Explore the World of Motion with Festo at PPMA Total
6 days agoAt this year's PPMA Show, Festo invites visitors to step into the World of Motion. Come and see a dynamic showcase of electric automation solutions delivering speed and efficiency with seamless connectivity, robust pneumatic systems designed for smart and reliable performance, and advanced digital tools powered by AI for real-time monitoring and predictive capabilities.
TOP-KNOBS set new standards in medical Electronics
6 days agoOKW reports that a growing numbers of designers are specifying its award-winning TOP-KNOBS for medical electronics. With their unique styling, TOP-KNOBS are also said to be ideal for measuring and control, laboratory equipment, HVAC, communications and building management.
Engineered for Precision: New BLDC motor from maxon delivers more torque, more speed
9 days agomaxon's latest addition to its ECX PRIME series is built with engineers in mind - delivering 69.1mNm of nominal torque and speeds up to 30,000rpm in a compact 22mm form factor.
Protection against overload and misalignment
9 days agoThe SKW-KP safety coupling, from Jakob Antriebstechnik, for direct drives is a flexible and backlash-free overload coupling that combines a metal bellows coupling attachment with a safety coupling. As a result, the coupling offers both protection against overload or collisions and the compensation of misalignments.
Industrial lift-off hinges for enclosures and panels
9 days agoFDB Panel Fittings and sales partner Weston Body Hardware have a great offering of externally mounting lift-off hinges in traditional style black diecast with stud fixing for improved security and aesthetic along with a torpedo/bullet style in chrome.
SCHURTER publishes Sustainability Report 2024
9 days agoThe SCHURTER Group presents its fourth sustainability report, highlighting progress made in 2024. Sustainability remains a key component of the Group's long-term corporate strategy, with a continued focus on reducing environmental impact and fostering responsible practices globally.
Sprint Electric partners with TEC Motors
9 days agoSprint Electric has announced a strategic partnership with TEC Motors, the UK's largest electric motor distributor, to supply matched motors for its Generis ultra-low harmonic and fully regenerative AC drive.
Protection against overload and misalignment
9 days agoThe SKW-KP safety coupling, from Jakob Antriebstechnik, for direct drives is a flexible and backlash-free overload coupling that combines a metal bellows coupling attachment with a safety coupling. As a result, the coupling offers both protection against overload or collisions and the compensation of misalignments.
Locking technology able to withstand shocks and vibrations
11 days agoWhether in railway transport, machinery and plant engineering, or industrial cabinet construction, locks must reliably prevent unintended opening even under continuous stress. EMKA's vibration-resistant quarter turn was specifically designed for such demanding applications.
Space-saving IO-Link I/O module for control cabinets
17 days agoNew from ifm is the AL5121 IO-Link input/output module, a compact and efficient solution that simplifies the integration of sensors and actuators into control systems. With its space-saving design and advanced capabilities, the AL5121 is a reliable choice for both control cabinet and field applications requiring minimal IP protection.
LOCTITE celebrates over 20 years of supporting future engineering talent
16 days agoLOCTITE is proud to continue its longstanding sponsorship of Formula Student - the UK's most established educational engineering competition, run by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. With more than two decades of involvement, Henkel brand LOCTITE continues to help university teams bring their innovative race car designs to life with its trusted adhesives and technical know-how.
Industrial Technology Magazine - Spring 2025
Cover Story
2 Selecting the optimal end-of-arm equipment
Industrial update
8 Harness AI to transform development and engineering
10 Recyclable artificial vision system could be sweet for the environment
12 £83bn boost to UK economy if SMEs achieve their growth ambitions
14 Li-ion raw materials impact the battery recycling market
Aerospace report
16 Specialised aircraft bearings for extreme heat and pressure
Food manufacturing
18 Grasping the full potential of sensors
19 Baking rolls on a large scale
Medical report
20 Advanced drive systems could revolutionise surgical robots
21 Miniature ballscrews for medical applications
Design Engineering
23 Discovering the benefits of a machined spring
24 Thread grooves with the highest requirements
26 Bonding artificial turf to various substrates
28 Take action if you’re suffering from arc eye
Machine building
31 Flat packed kits versus fully assembled solutions
32 Encoders for position and motion control
34 Programming barrier to the democratise of automation
36 Keeping conveyors rolling
38 Overcoming the reluctance to automate with robotics
40 Ultrasonic inspection machine relies on servo drive system
42 Harmonised standards for risk assessments
44 Safe, seamless collaboration between cobots and humans
46 Control upgrade reduces configuration time by 75%
48 Machine vision improves component inspection
