New Kistler sustainability report demonstrates measurable progress
TodayMore electricity from renewable sources, expansion of e-mobility, and the company's own photovoltaic systems: in its latest sustainability report, the Kistler Group guides readers through all the areas where the company is working to achieve its target of CO2 neutrality by 2030.
RS releases 2025 Indirect Procurement Report
1 day agoRS has released its 2025 Indirect Procurement Report 'Tackling the cost of business'. The report was produced in association with The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS), to explore the current state of play for those responsible for procurement of supplies supporting maintenance, repair and operations (MRO).
Torque transducers for enhanced power take-off monitoring
TodaySensor Technology announces the launch of its latest product line SGR570 TorqSense range. These sensors are designed to provide precise and reliable torque measurements for Power Take-Off (PTO) systems, catering to a wide range of applications in agriculture, construction, and industrial machinery.
Catering to the low- and no-alcohol market in Dry January and beyond
TodayStephen Hayes, managing director of automation and control specialist, Beckhoff UK, explains how automation can help food and beverage manufacturers cater to the low- and no-alcohol market.
Worker assistance software for terminal strip assembly in control cabinet building
1 day agoThe clipx Engineer engineering software from Phoenix Contact optimises data consistency from the circuit diagram to the finished control cabinet. The new clipx Engineer assemble worker assistance software is designed for the assembly process of terminal strips.
Small lift-off enclosure hinges available ex-stock
1 day agoFDB Panel Fittings now offers these small lift-off enclosure hinges ex-stock at its Online store with sales partner Enclosure Solutions. They have been designed particularly to suit small enclosures as used in electrical/electronic controls and distribution systems located in industrial facilities.
Small lift-off enclosure hinges available ex-stock
1 day agoFDB Panel Fittings now offers these small lift-off enclosure hinges ex-stock at its Online store with sales partner Enclosure Solutions. They have been designed particularly to suit small enclosures as used in electrical/electronic controls and distribution systems located in industrial facilities.
Siemens and Sony deliver Immersive Engineering for the industrial metaverse
5 days agoSiemens Digital Industries Software, in collaboration with Sony Corporation, is delivering on its next-generation immersive engineering roadmap that brings together Siemens' NX software for product engineering with Sony's head-mounted display (HMD) to enable the industrial metaverse.
Worker assistance software for terminal strip assembly in control cabinet building
1 day agoThe clipx Engineer engineering software from Phoenix Contact optimises data consistency from the circuit diagram to the finished control cabinet. The new clipx Engineer assemble worker assistance software is designed for the assembly process of terminal strips.
Bidirectional power supply for rack mounting
7 days agoThe Trio Power AC/DC power module from Phoenix Contact with 20 kW of power for 19" rack mounting enables bidirectional power conversion in various areas of application. With connection technology on the front and a DC voltage of up to 1,000 V, it can be used in a variety of ways, but is particularly suitable for use in battery storage systems.
Selecting the right mixing nozzle for dispensing
34 days agoStatic mixing nozzles are vital for dispensing and are used for mixing or blending of two-part adhesives, potting compounds and other protective materials, where products are packaged in cartridges or used in metering and mixing equipment. But how do you identify which one you have so you can order more? Kevin Brownsill, head of learning and development for adhesives and dispensing specialist Intertronics, explains.
Industrial Technology Magazine - Autumn 2024
Cover Story
26 Introducing the world’s first touchscreen photoelectric sensor
Industrial update
6 Getting to grips with the skills shortage
8 2024 MachineBuilding.Live show hailed as a tremendous success
10 A testament to sustainable engineering and art
Special report - pumps
12 Challenges of pump use in aerospace applications
14 What is pump cavitation and how to avoid it?
Food manufacturing
16 Elevating process manufacturing with advanced process control
18 Tradition benefitting from technology: Controlling the brewing process
Design Engineering
21 The importance of 3D-Circuits in healthcare
22 An overview of MMA structural adhesives
24 Automating a repetitive, dull screwdriving task
28 Electrical safety considerations for e-Mobility
30 Floatation tank manufacturer rests easy with
custom enclosures
32 The critical role of access hardware and gaskets
Machine building
35 Cable assemblies for ground breaking stage technology
36 How to prevent operator bypass
38 Machinery safety solutions made flexible and scalable
40 MTP: a jigsaw where any piece fits in any location?
41 Embedded motion control for gantry-based applications
42 Pneumatic cylinders: why and when does quality matter?
44 How to measure a missing V-belt
46 Robot workcell automates cold storage blood testing
48 Modular enclosures protect machines and operators
50 Delivering HVAC efficiency with permanent magnet motors