Industrial Technology

DesignSpark Mechanical 3D CAD modelling software receives latest upgrade

RS Components has unveiled the latest version of DesignSpark Mechanical, the free-for-download 3D CAD modelling software. Version 5.0 offers new features, enhancements and customisation options that have been developed following feedback from users. The new release coincides with the 10-year anniversary of DesignSpark.

22nd July 2020

Norgren helps deliver automotive first for Vietnam

Automotive start-up, VinFast has delivered Vietnam’s first mass-produced stamping parts in less than two years, in part thanks to tooling from Norgren, part of IMI, which is being used to produce the body panels on its flagship models.

22nd July 2020

Rolec"s two routes to custom electronic enclosures

Industrial electronic enclosures manufacturer ROLEC is making it easier to specify customised housings by offering two different options.

21st July 2020

Igus introduces e-skin for clean applications in small spaces

The Igus e-skin is a modular corrugated tube developed for use as a flat cable guidance system for cleanrooms. These energy chains supply cleanroom machines with data, media and energy. The zipper design is easy to open and close making cable installation simple. The e-skin chain comes in three different types and various sizes.

21st July 2020

Essentra Components produces free guide to hydraulic hose protection

Essentra Components is not only a manufacturer of high quality stock and custom industrial components, but is also happy to share its expertise through an online Knowledge Centre – in this case with its new Hydraulic Hose Protection guide – downloadable here.

21st July 2020

Sustainability and Industry 4.0 for cable carriers

Sustainability and digitalisation are closely linked: Optimising processes using digitalisation, for example, reduces energy and transport costs, which in turn protects the environment. Cable carrier manufacturer Kabelschlepp Metool places resource-saving processes at the centre of its developments.

21st July 2020

Solvent-free coatings create durable anti-slip surfaces

To help reduce slips and falls in the workplace, Henkel has added two new products to its coatings range. They are Loctite PC 6315 and Loctite PC 6262 and both create an anti-slip coating on concrete, asphalt, wood, ceramic, fibreglass and metal surfaces.

21st July 2020

CW fibre amplifiers for your application

Laser Components offers CW Erbium doped fibre amplifiers for C- and L-band (CEFA-C-PB; CEFA-L-PB) as well as CW Ytterbium doped fibre amplifiers, CYFA-PB. These C-band and L-band amplifiers deliver respectively up to 43dBm and 33dBm of saturated output power and offer the highest quality of beam amplification, designed for single channel amplification.

21st July 2020

Strategic partnership between Siko and STW

Siko and Sensor-Technik Wiedemann (STW) have agreed on a strategic partnership with the aim of further opening up the market for mobile machinery with joint solutions that are based on individual strengths. Customers benefit from the cooperation by having access to complete systems ranging from measurement technology through to automation and cloud-based concepts.

21st July 2020