Precision engineering meets cycling
TodayTo help both professional cycling teams and industry manufacturers optimise the performance of their athletes and equipment, Silverstone Sports Engineering Hub turned to Pressure Design and Beckhoff UK to help launch its latest mechanical test rig, the Pedalling Efficiency Rig (PER).
Renishaw supports INEOS Britannia in bid to win the 37th America
TodayAs a technical partner to INEOS Britannia, Renishaw is supporting the team by providing products and solutions to maximise the performance of their latest race boat. After two and a half years of development, INEOS Britannia has now revealed its AC75 race boat - Britannia - to the public for the first time in its bid to win the 37th America's Cup.
Pepperl+Fuchs presents Pad-Ex 01 P12 tablet for hazardous areas
TodayWith the Pad-Ex 01 P12, Pepperl+Fuchs is launching a new tablet for professional use in hazardous areas in Zone 2/22, Division 2. The tablet is equipped with the Windows 11 Pro 64-bit operating system, thus offering maximum efficiency for demanding applications.
New Solutions to Support Robust and Reliable Communications
TodayBelden announces new products designed for secure, high-quality performance in critical applications. Releases include OSDP and fire alarm cables from Belden, as well as Hirschmann IT railway radios and managed switches, Lumberg Automation connectors and ProSoft Technology routers.
KEB DL4 servomotors now with functional safety
1 day agoBrusatori Electric Motors (part of the KEB Group) has introduced a new mechanical mounting system for safe encoders for its DL4 series of servomotors that meets the requirements with safety functionalities and can assume Functional Safety functions together with the approved drive system. The functionalities then depend on the encoder type used.
Digitalisation for quality management in pharmaceutical production
2 days agoIn pharmaceutical production, the quest for quality is paramount. Every pill, injection and medication must meet stringent standards to ensure patient safety and efficacy. Amidst evolving regulations, complex processes and the ever-present spectre of human error, Reinfried Kosslbacher, business development manager at COPA-DATA argues for digitalisation in pharmaceutical production.
Extended portfolio for ICS series electronics housings
9 days agoWith the ICS housing series, Phoenix Contact offers a wide range of housing systems for future-oriented automation devices. The new PCB terminal blocks in two pitches (5.0 mm and 3.5 mm) provide additional connection options for ICS series electronics housings.
ROLEC introduces Cutting-Edge IP-Rated Plastic Enclosures
9 days agoROLEC now offers two premium ranges of IP-rated plastic housings - technoPLUS and technoDISC. Pole-mountable technoPLUS is ideal for outdoor locations, IIoT, measurement and hubs, while technoDISC is perfect for instrumentation, measurement and marine electronics.
Drive Lines highlights components and power transmission solutions
8 days agoDrives and Controls is taking place on 5-6 June 2024 at the NEC in Birmingham, as part of Smart Manufacturing and Engineering Week. Engineering component and power transmission solution distributor Drive Lines will be showcasing couplings, gearboxes, screw jacks and stops.
ELESA develops new levelling components in SUPER-technopolymer
20 days agoElesa is continuing to innovate with components in SUPER-technopolymer, a latest generation polymeric plastic material with high mechanical performance, excellent resistance to chemical agents, and optimum thermal properties. Elesa has introduced new STP threaded stems designed for levelling equipment and machinery.
Lowe and Fletcher Knob lock from FDB Panel Fittings
4 days agoMeeting the needs of panel builders, as well as finding applications in metal office furniture and other doors, the 1605 knob lock from Lowe and Fletcher is now available ex-stock from the FDB Panel Fittings online store, offering twist-and-go operation of cabinet doors.
Developing a reliable, repeatable UV curing process
28 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
