Industrial Technology

EMS expands offer with new high-performance FAULHABER drives

Today

Small DC motor expert Electro Mechanical Systems (EMS), the exclusive UK supplier of FAULHABER drive systems, has expanded its portfolio with the brand's new high performance motors, gearheads and encoders. These new additions are designed to meet the growing demand for compact, powerful and fully integrated drive solutions.

EMS expands offer with new high-performance FAULHABER drives

Improved performance and connectivity for strain gauges

Today

Kistler has launched a new measuring amplifier for strain gauges. The new 4709A, being particularly powerful, compact and robust, is suited for industrial environments. For the application of load cells and torque or pressure sensors, it delivers highly accurate and low-noise signal processing, ensuring reliable results in even the most demanding environments.

Improved performance and connectivity for strain gauges

Brady launches barcode readers with 99.995% accuracy

Today

Brady Corporation has launched a range of new industrial barcode readers that achieve 99.995% reading accuracy. Brady's new barcode readers are designed to improve data accuracy and can share data via most prominent industrial protocols.

Brady launches barcode readers with 99.995% accuracy

Space-saving IO-Link I/O module for control cabinets

Today

New from ifm is the AL5121 IO-Link input/output module, a compact and efficient solution that simplifies the integration of sensors and actuators into control systems. With its space-saving design and advanced capabilities, the AL5121 is a reliable choice for both control cabinet and field applications requiring minimal IP protection.

Space-saving IO-Link I/O module for control cabinets

High protection class enables use in outdoor areas

1 day ago

The BoVersa enclosure concept from specialist manufacturer BOPLA offers customers a modern design suitable for a wide range of applications. Flexible and customer-specific design options include a lighting concept, wireless communication and maximised cooling technology.

Tough enclosures with built-in EMC shielding

1 day ago

Rising demand for ROLEC's HMI touch screen enclosures has not diminished the popularly of its conTROL (IP 66, IP 67) housings for buttons and switches. These diecast aluminium enclosures - which feature built-in EMC shielding - are designed primarily for machine control in challenging environments. They are also ideal for a wide range of other industrial electronics applications.

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Industrial Technology Magazine - Spring 2025

Cover Story
2  Selecting the optimal end-of-arm equipment


Industrial update
8  Harness AI to transform development and engineering
10 Recyclable artificial vision system could be sweet for the environment
12 £83bn boost to UK economy if SMEs achieve their growth ambitions

14 Li-ion raw materials impact the battery recycling market

Aerospace report
16 Specialised aircraft bearings for extreme heat and pressure

Food manufacturing
18 Grasping the full potential of sensors
19 Baking rolls on a large scale

Medical report
20 Advanced drive systems could revolutionise surgical robots
21  Miniature ballscrews for medical applications

Design Engineering
23 Discovering the benefits of a machined spring
24 Thread grooves with the highest requirements
26 Bonding artificial turf to various substrates
28 Take action if you’re suffering from arc eye

Machine building
31 Flat packed kits versus fully assembled solutions
32 Encoders for position and motion control
34 Programming barrier to the democratise of automation

36 Keeping conveyors rolling
38 Overcoming the reluctance to automate with robotics
40 Ultrasonic inspection machine relies on servo drive system
42 Harmonised standards for risk assessments
44 Safe, seamless collaboration between cobots and humans
46 Control upgrade reduces configuration time by 75%
48 Machine vision improves component inspection

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