NORD is recognised for its sustainability
TodayThis year has seen NORD again assessed by the rating agency EcoVadis. The drive specialist achieved 68 out of 100 points and was awarded the silver sustainability certificate. The company improved compared to previous years and is well above the industry average.
Upgrade to Yuasa campaign set to drive European growth
TodayGS Yuasa announces a fresh update to its celebrated 'Upgrade to Yuasa' campaign. Building on the success of the original initiative which was first rolled out in 2021, the relaunch is set to reinforce the Yuasa battery brand's position as a global leader in automotive, fire and security, and UPS markets.
Plotting torque against shaft position
TodaySensor Technology has launched a new encoder option, the SGR523, for use with its range of precision torque sensors. The new option represents a significant improvement of the existing SGR511/521 60 line encoder and SGR 512/522 360 line encoder options already available.
ABB reaches anticipated IE6 hyper-efficiency with magnet-free motors
TodayABB says its well-proven synchronous reluctance motor (SynRM) technology is the first magnet-free design to reach IE6 hyper-efficiency - an anticipated efficiency level ABB defines as achieving a 20 percent reduction in energy losses against comparable IE5 motors.
New MDX+ integrated servo drives are available from Mclennan
TodayRecently launched by motion control specialist Applied Motion Products (AMP) and available from Mclennan, the new MDX+ series servo drives combine a high torque-density and low rotor-inertia brushless motor, absolute encoder, drive stage and motion controller in a single integrated, 24-60V DC-powered package.
New MDX+ integrated servo drives are available from Mclennan
TodayRecently launched by motion control specialist Applied Motion Products (AMP) and available from Mclennan, the new MDX+ series servo drives combine a high torque-density and low rotor-inertia brushless motor, absolute encoder, drive stage and motion controller in a single integrated, 24-60V DC-powered package.
MachineBuilding.Live expands, offers new visitor experiences for 2024
1 day agoOrganised by Kent-based The Engineering Network (TEN), MachineBuilding.Live has been expanded to accommodate almost 160 exhibitors this year when the event opens on 2nd October. There has been a near 50% jump in the number of exhibitors compared to the inaugural event last year.
Save a lot of time with Push-X technology
6 days agoThe new Push-X technology from Phoenix Contact speeds up wiring processes and increases efficiency. The system is suitable for all types of conductors, whether rigid or flexible, with or without ferrules.
Automatic stripping device for efficient wire preparation
15 days agoWith the new E.Fox S 10 automatic stripping device from Phoenix Contact, wires are stripped easily and efficiently with consistently high-quality results. Its special V-shaped blades cover a cross-section range from 0.08 to 10 mm2. With the optional flat blade, it processes flat-ribbon cables up to a width of 7.6 mm.
Flexible epoxy drives performance
15 days agoAdhesives and sealants specialist Intertronics has supplied Process Instruments (Pi), a water analyser instrument manufacturer, with high performance flexible epoxy IRS 2125. The versatile adhesive offered performance benefits as a thread locker on flow cells and an IP68 rated sealant on sensors.
Developing a reliable, repeatable UV curing process
40 days agoProcess speed and control are two of the many benefits that UV curing adhesives can bring to manufacturers bonding medical plastics. To build an accurate and repeatable new process, all process variables need to be understood, so they can be eliminated or kept within acceptable tolerances. Here Peter Swanson, Managing Director of Intertronics, explains how medical device manufacturers can achieve a reliable and repeatable UV curing adhesive process.
Industrial Technology Magazine - Spring 2024
Cover Story
2 Opportunities to drive your machine performance, from the innovators in valve terminals
Industry Update
8 Machine builders not yet reaping reaping benefits of digital transformation
10 Generating green power from ancient windmills
12 Who might be the potential purchasers for Innomatics?
14 Schneider Electric celebrates EcoCare launch at new Experience Centre
15 Millions of pounds written off by UK manufacturers
Design Engineering
19 Considerations for choosing an LED potting compound
20 Durability and customisation for fume cupboard controls
22 Operational security for enclosures
24 There’s more to making a spring than you might think
26 Designing with springs in non-standard materials
28 The right battery pack for a mobile industrial robot
Machine Building and Automation
31 Optimise helical gear design to minimise audible noise
32 Moving away from big data toward smart data
34 Machining of lead screws to meet individual needs
36 Machine safety indication can greatly increase productivity
38 New motor driven the roller is most powerful on the market
40 Custom linear motion solution drives hydro research project
42 Automation achieves perfect Easter egg flavour combos
44 From mass production to mass personalisation
46 The transition from electric drives to intelligent drives
48 Build your own AMR with IDEC Safety Wheel Drive
Food Manufacturing Live
A 20 page preview of Food Manufacturing Live, taking place at the National Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham on 1st May 2024