Industrial Technology

Revolutionising measurements with customisable load cell measurement chain

Today

New from HBK is the Load Cell Measurement Chain (LCMC), a customisable solution that allows users to tailor their measurement system to meet their individual needs, and install it according to the 'plug and play' principle.

Revolutionising measurements with customisable load cell measurement chain

New PC 6 series connectors with screw connection

Today

The Phoenix Contact range of PCB connectors for power electronics is being extended further. With the new PC 6 PCB connectors with screw connection, the classic connection technology is also available with enhanced touch protection for the new pin connector pattern.

New PC 6 series connectors with screw connection

Sleeker DIN Rail Enclosures For Space Optimisation

Today

OKW has extended its RAILTEC B range of DIN rail enclosures. There is now a new space-saving flat-profile variant for individual electronic devices which do not require multiple terminations. As such, the ends are closed for mounting customer-specified connections and interfaces such as USB, D-sub and power supply.

Sleeker DIN Rail Enclosures For Space Optimisation

Non-contact point level sensor overcomes media ‘challenges’

Today

The PL240 non-contact point level sensor from Baumer is compact yet robust sensor that can be attached outside plastic or glass tanks (even with a wall thickness of up to 6mm). It can reliably detect point levels of water-based media thanks to compensating adherence.

Non-contact point level sensor overcomes media ‘challenges’

Advanced DC motor design is crucial for space projects

6 days ago

What if we could generate solar power day and night, 365 days a year? A new project sets to find this out with its innovative space-based solar farm concept. Here, Dave Walsha, sales manager at drive system supplier EMS, explores the DC motor technology making ambitious space projects possible.

Renishaw celebrates launch of new British Cycling track bike

9 days ago

As 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.

Machine Vision Conference and Exhibition

18th - 19th June 2024 Machine Vision Conference and Exhibition

Automation UK

18th - 19th June 2024 Automation UK

Pilz ‘Machinery Safety on Tour’ heads to Scotland

9:00am - 4:00pm, Wednesday 19th June 2024 Pilz ‘Machinery Safety on Tour’ heads to Scotland

PPMA Show 2024

24th - 26th September 2024 PPMA Show 2024
Spring 2024

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

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