BionicBee – ultralight flying object with precise control
TodayFor more than 15 years, the Festo Bionic Learning Network has been focusing on the fascination of flying. With the BionicBee, the Festo Bionic Learning Network has developed a flying object that can fly in large numbers and completely autonomously in a swarm.
ERIKS launches track and trace for a seamless digital customer experience
1 day agoFollowing a period of successful testing and customer trials ERIKS has announced that 'Track and Trace' functionality is now available for all its UK and Ireland customers. This new functionality allows ERIKS to further offer a seamless digital experience to its customers and for them to have full insight into the delivery schedule of their orders.
Selecting the right motor for bench-top point-of-care testing devices
TodayCompact and portable, bench-top point-of-care testing devices enable fast, reliable medical sample results. Considering the motion demands, including the needs for precision and repeatability, as well as energy efficiency and cost effectiveness, selecting the right solution is critical, as Portescap's Application Engineer, Dan Cisier, explains.
Locks and latches for office furniture
TodayEnclosure hardware specialist FDB Panel Fittings has been working hard to ensure its range of quarter turn latches, locks, wing knobs, spanner locks, stainless steel and long body latches are available ex-stock to accommodate office furniture doors and panels which may be thicker than those on steel enclosures, being often of compound laminate construction.
Compact low-cost energy chain designed for drawers
2 days agoigus has launched the draw-e-chain for cable routing in drawers and pull-out applications like server racks. Thanks to its minimal structural design, this compact energy chain costs 30% less than that of the most cost-effective standard e-chains. This prevents costly oversizing, especially if the application is only moved infrequently.
Quality and economy with mass customisation
2 days agoNabtesco has long adopted the production concept of mass customisation, ensuring fast delivery of individual, high-performance and cost-effective gear solutions.
Delta empowers Tecnobox with cutting-edge automation in box forming machinery
7 days agoDelta’s automation solutions have played a pivotal role in enhancing the production capabilities of Tecnobox, a box forming machinery company in Spain. This transformation has not only fortified Tecnobox's position in a competitive market, but it has also set new standards in the industry for technological advancement and environmental responsibility.
HMI management system requires no installation or programming skills
7 days agoKEB Automation and HMI Project have joined forces to meet today’s challenges, offering the HELIO HMI management system. Its responsive design ensures that only one HMI is configured and can then be used on different panels and mobile devices. It is easy to use and requires no installation or programming skills or specialist knowledge.
Robust mid and high-range locks with excellent IP sealing
13 days agoFDB Panel Fittings reports that its Online store now offers ex-stock mid and high-range enclosure lock programs which include quarter turn latches, locks, wing-knobs, spanner locks, all with excellent IP ratings, typically to IP65 degrees of sealing.
Quick and comprehensive reporting of Product Carbon Footprint
6 days agoAs a global leader in adhesives, sealants and functional coatings Henkel Adhesive Technologies is constantly driving sustainability based on its Sustainability Ambition 2030. Now a novel digital solution is enabling quick and comprehensive reporting of Product Carbon Footprint (PCF), and has been certified by TÜV Rheinland.
Screws for plastic have low installation torque and resist vibration
7 days agoStaytite’s Stayplas 30° screws for plastic are high-performance fasteners that have been engineered with precision and innovation. These screws offer a number of advantages that make them the ideal choice in plastic applications.
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
