Industrial Technology

Machine Building

Plug and play IIoT development kit

Plug and play IIoT development kit

RS Components has launched an IIoT development kit for the Harting MICA edge computer. The Harting MICA CISS (Connected Industrial Sensor Solution) IIoT kit is a simple plug-and-play system that enables fast digital condition monitoring of multiple sensor inputs from machinery.

29th October 2018
Durable, space saving bearingless encoders

Durable, space saving bearingless encoders

Measuring and monitoring of rotary speed and rotary shaft position on machines, industrial installations and electric drives is a key requirement in many industry sectors to ensure optimum performance. Rotary encoders and angle sensors are the preferred devices to achieve this and Baumer offers one of the most comprehensive ranges of encoders and sensors.

29th October 2018
Hollow shaft direct drive torque motors

Hollow shaft direct drive torque motors

CNC specialist NUM has significantly expanded its portfolio of motors for machine tool applications by launching a range of high performance brushless torque motors. Employing innovative optimised magnetics, NUM’s new TMX series direct drive motors have an extremely low cogging torque. They are ideal for applications that demand very smooth and accurate rotation, especially at low speeds.

29th October 2018
Festo launches secure cloud interface module

Festo launches secure cloud interface module

Festo’s CPX-IIOT Gateway is a secure, low-cost and easy-to-implement digital solution, enabling users to enter into the world of digitalisation and data analytics in an easy-to-manage and entirely safe way. It provides the first step for companies wanting to develop Industry 4.0 proof of concept or pilot projects with simple, programming free, on-boarding.

29th October 2018
New control electronics for integrated motors

New control electronics for integrated motors

Dunkermotoren has updated its industrial integrated motors with the launch of the BG65/BG66 dMove products. Mechanically interchangeable with the previous BG65, the new industrial DC servomotors feature all new control electronics enabling functions to be assigned to the digital inputs – from simple speed controlling via analouge input or fixed speed via digital inputs to combinations of current and speed control.

29th October 2018
Capacitive air gap sensors from Sensonics

Capacitive air gap sensors from Sensonics

Building on Sensonics’ established range of vibration and positional sensors for rotating machinery, the latest air gap sensor range for use in high magnetic field applications offers a range of measurement options in combination with excellent stability and noise performance. Designed for use on hydro turbine generators and large electric motors the sensor provides a rotor to stator air gap measurement which can be used to monitor both the eccentricity of the rotor relative to the stator and individual pole to stator air gaps.

29th October 2018
Multifunction controller from Burkert

Multifunction controller from Burkert

The Type 8619 multiCELL controller from Burkert is a popular choice for delivering multi-channel measurement and control for a range of sensors. Now the benefits for process control systems have been extended with the addition of Ethernet connectivity, which will reduce installation time and greatly improve the connectivity of the control network.

29th October 2018
Modular, compact controller for vehicle auxiliary drives

Modular, compact controller for vehicle auxiliary drives

KEB Automation has launched a modular, scalable combined drive and controller system for hybrid and electric vehicles. The system can be adapted to suit specific customer requirements and associated drive functions, particularly applications in wholly- or partly-electrified trams, buses, trains, agricultural and construction vehicles and Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs).

29th October 2018
Pneumatics in the 21st Century and beyond

Pneumatics in the 21st Century and beyond

If the future is digital, what role is there for pneumatics in the world of 21st century Automation? Andy Parker-Bates of Festo investigates how the technology is adapting to change.

29th October 2018
Minimising downtime in the food production industry

Minimising downtime in the food production industry

Manufacturers in the food and beverage sector face the challenge of improving production efficiency not only to reduce their costs but also to ensure a growing global population survives and prospers. Electrical enclosures and cooling equipment can make a significant contribution to maximising efficiency by limiting planned and unplanned production downtime, as the experts at Rittal explain.

29th October 2018
PREVIOUS
NEXT
ABSSAC Ltd AdaptTech Manufacturing Solutions Ruland Manufacturing Co Inc Rotor Clip Limited Lenze Ltd