Leamington Spa business announces major distribution hub investment
TodayThe Box Factory has announced a significant investment in a new central distribution hub in Leamington Spa, increasing warehousing capacity by 45% while creating additional manufacturing space to support continued business growth.
MVTec, BMG and Bosch Rexroth simplify the use of machine vision
4 days agoMVTec Software, Bosch Rexroth and Bosch Manufacturing Solutions (BMG) are collaborating on the integration of machine vision into ctrlX OS-based automation solutions. As part of the collaboration, MVTec and BMG become ctrlX World partners.
LED strips with individually controllable RGB LEDs for flexible machine visualisation
Todayifm has launched a new range of LED strips with individually controllable RGB LEDs. They are designed for status display, user guidance and product tracking in factory automation and the food industry.
Open building control for smart building automation
TodayPhoenix Contact is extending its building automation portfolio with the Catan C1 open control platform. The building controller based on PLCnext Technology combines openness, scalability, and interoperability, laying the foundation for efficient and future-proof building operations.
CVE pushes boundaries in high productivity welding of heavy section steel with Ebflow
TodayCambridge Vacuum Engineering (CVE) reports that its proprietary Ebflow technology is now routinely delivering rapid, high quality, deep section welds of 250mm nuclear grade steel in a single pass; with the team actively engaged in commercial projects exploring the welding of even thicker steel sections.
Atlas Copco expands energy efficient compressor ranges with three new launches
TodayAtlas Copco has expanded its oil-injected rotary screw compressor portfolio with three new Variable Speed Drive (VSD) ranges, giving manufacturers a broader choice of energy-efficient compressed air systems from 5 kW through to 45 kW.
Filtering in the tightest of spaces
5 days agoWurth Elektronik is introducing another series of common-mode chokes for signal and data lines - WE-SLSP - combining high current and voltage ratings with a compact design. These SMT components feature a low package height of just 2.5 mm, a high rated voltage of 100 V, and low leakage inductance.
Connectors and distribution boards for space-saving power distribution
6 days agoPhoenix Contact is extending its IPD installation system with new installation connectors and distribution boards for small conductor cross-sections starting from 0.25 mm2. The compact components enable fast, tool-free power distribution where space is at a premium and are suitable for indoor and outdoor applications.
Locking out the threat: access hardware behind rail security
8 days agoRail security today means defending against vandalism, tampering, maintenance lapses and cyber threats simultaneously. Access hardware sits at the heart of that challenge. James Stroud, Director of Product Management at Southco, explains how a tiered approach to physical and digital threats is shaping the company's rail security product portfolio.
Intertronics helps drone manufacturer solve a critical production challenge
14 days agoFor drone lightshow manufacturer, Starbound Labs, a bonding problem at the prototyping stage threatened to block progress towards CAA approval in the UK. Drawing on adhesives specialist Intertronics' expertise, the manufacturer selected a suitable bonding solution and identified wider design improvements that took months off development and testing time, and accelerated its progress to certification.
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