Get ready to rock, ride and revel at Smart Manufacturing and Engineering Week
TodayOn 5-6 June, the NEC Birmingham will transform into a vibrant festival of innovation and entertainment with the return of the Smart Manufacturing and Engineering Week 2024. From guitar competitions, live performances and smoothie making to the 'Oscars' of the manufacturing industry, this year's event brings together cutting-edge technology developments with the excitement and creativity of festival-style attractions.
New Ultrasonic sensors
TodayThanks to an adjustable sound cone and small dead zone, the new Leuze ultrasonic sensors of the 420B and 412B series can be used for many different applications.
JVL offers ServoStep-equipped electric linear captive rod actuators
TodayJVL, the Danish motion controls designer and manufacturer, has recently added a new range of 'captive rod' actuators to its MIL series electric linear actuators, available with full UK support from Mclennan.
Turbo blowers and radial compressors: run at full speed with us
TodayIn turbo blowers and radial compressors, not only do drive controllers ensure top performance, they can also increase energy efficiency, says Mark Checkley, Managing Director of KEB UK.
ELESA develops new levelling components in SUPER-technopolymer
TodayElesa 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.
Renishaw celebrates launch of new British Cycling track bike
3 days agoAs official additive manufacturing partner to British Cycling, Renishaw has provided components for the newly unveiled Olympic track bike for Paris 2024. Renishaw has continued its collaboration with British Cycling to develop and manufacture integral components for the track bikes, with a focus on reducing part weight and improving aerodynamics.
Parker Hannifin introduces I/O option card to enhance servo drive performance
2 days agoParker Hannifin has enhanced its standalone and multi-axis Parker servo drives (PSD) offering with a new I/O option board. This versatile option card, accommodating one or two cards per drive, introduces an array of technical features that improve the adaptability and performance of the complete PSD family.
How to unwind, wind and rewind with precision
3 days agoWhen it comes to the precise processing of plastics, paper, textile and sheet metal it is necessary to unwind, wind or rewind continuous material webs with a defined tension to achieve perfect subsequent processing steps. That's why STOBER is focused on ensuring companies working in these industries, and others, get both quality and precision from every single roll.
Locks and latches for office furniture
8 days agoEnclosure 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.
HMI management system requires no installation or programming skills
15 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.
Automation ensures a solution that sticks for component manufacturer
11 days agoThe precision of LOCTITE adhesive application technology has transformed the speed and accuracy for component manufacturer NEL Technologies.
Quick and comprehensive reporting of Product Carbon Footprint
14 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.
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