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Controlling brushed DC motors with pulsed width modulation

Controlling brushed DC motors with pulsed width modulation

With speed proportional to applied voltage, the coreless brushed DC motor can be simply driven using a continuous linear regulation power supply. But is this always the best solution? Dr Sunil Kedia, Core Market NPD Manager at Portescap, looks at the benefits of using a PWM drive as an alternative and examines the optimal frequency, current ripple and lifespan considerations.

1st September 2020
Measuring vibrations at up to 1000 degrees Celsius

Measuring vibrations at up to 1000 degrees Celsius

A new single axis accelerometer for vibration monitoring from Kistler delivers reliable results at temperatures up to 700 degrees Celsius over the long term and up to 1000 degrees for short periods of time. The 8211A sensor is certified to ATEX and IECEX for use in explosion protection making it suitable not only for monitoring purposes, but also for use under extreme conditions in a wide variety of applications.

1st September 2020
Yokogawa launches next generation mixed signal oscilloscope

Yokogawa launches next generation mixed signal oscilloscope

Yokogawa has launched the DLM5000, a new generation mixed signal oscilloscope with options for four or eight analogue inputs. The new oscilloscope is the successor to the previous 8-channel DLM4000 model. With redesigned hardware, the DLM5000 offers major improvements in both performance and operability, including a sampling rate double that of the DLM4000.

1st September 2020
RS Components improves HMI for IoT development with RX72N Envision Kit

RS Components improves HMI for IoT development with RX72N Envision Kit

RS Components is now offering the RX72N Envision Kit from Renesas Electronics. Optimised for HMI development in the IoT, the RX72N Envision Kit offers a highly sophisticated and integrated platform for developing applications that require a graphical user interface (GUI). With a fully integrated WQVGA LCD with capacitive touch-sensing, developers can quickly develop HMIs for IoT applications.

1st September 2020
Weg develops anti-viral coating to protect against Covid-19

Weg develops anti-viral coating to protect against Covid-19

Industrial equipment manufacturer Weg has developed a new anti-viral coating from its Weg Coatings and Varnishes Unit in Brazil. Developed for use on professional machinery and equipment used in hospitals, laboratories and medical settings, the new coating makes 99.9 per cent of coronavirus inactive within minutes of contact with the surface.

1st September 2020
TFC boosts its presence in Ireland post-lockdown

TFC boosts its presence in Ireland post-lockdown

Leading supplier of fasteners and supply chain solutions TFC is helping manufacturers in Ireland recover from the effects of lockdown by powering up its new facility in Portadown, Northern Ireland. The company is embracing the challenges of the new working environments with the help of customer video conferencing, hygienic product handling and safe vendor managed inventory (VMI) installations. TFC has also recruited a new area sales manager to drive customer interactions and support.

31st August 2020
New rod-style stainless steel actuator for food and beverage applications

New rod-style stainless steel actuator for food and beverage applications

A new stainless steel integrated electric actuator has been released for the food and beverage market. The Tolomatic IMA-S rod-style servo actuator, distributed in the UK by Inmoco, has been designed for demanding hygienic requirements in a robust, long-life package.

28th August 2020
Sick casts wide with versatile AS30 array sensor

Sick casts wide with versatile AS30 array sensor

Sick has developed a versatile, high-precision array sensor, the AS30, that is easily adapted to a multitude of machine guidance and process control tasks in manufacturing and logistics.

28th August 2020
New Pinet stainless steel friction hinges from FDB Panel Fittings

New Pinet stainless steel friction hinges from FDB Panel Fittings

The humble hinge is constantly being developed and upgraded to ensure that specialist enclosure or cabinet makers have the right component whatever the application. A good example is the new Pinet range from FDB Panel Fittings – in this case their new dual-function 301 Stainless Steel torque/friction variants to help regulate door opening/closing with a torque or friction function.

28th August 2020
Dispense pumps meet the growing fluidic challenges of evolving medical-IVD instruments

Dispense pumps meet the growing fluidic challenges of evolving medical-IVD instruments

The medical IVD market is currently undergoing rapid change that is challenging instrument designers at many levels to meet new demands. It’s also a large, growing market and includes the development of instruments for key applications such as COVID-19 testing.

28th August 2020
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