Industrial Technology

Altra expands online exhibition stand with virtual environments and more

Altra Industrial Motion has expanded its virtual exhibition with new explorable 3D application environments, booths, event areas and products. Showcasing innovative power transmission solutions from the leading brands of Altra, the Altra virtual exhibition stand offers visitors the chance to engage with market-leading power transmission products, 3D models, videos, literature and downloads.

6th April 2022

Increased demand for electronics sees Nord expanding Aurich site

The continuously increasing demand for electronic components has led Nord Electronic Drivesystems to expand its site in Aurich, Lower Saxony. By the final expansion stage, Nord will have tripled the production capacity of its subsidiary.

6th April 2022

Red Lion acquires MB Connect Line to expand secure remote access offering

Red Lion Control has announced the acquisition of MB Connect Line, the German provider of secure connection of machines and plants for remote access, data collection, and M2M-communication. The addition of MB Connect Line supports Red Lion’s strategy to deliver secure, easy-to-use edge connectivity solutions, enabling organisations worldwide to gain secure real-time data visibility that drives productivity.

5th April 2022

Swing handles help put the squeeze on litter

Swing handles and hinges from Telford-based access hardware manufacturer Industrilas have been specified as part of a new, automated smart wastebin that is delivering significant cost savings to municipal authorities – as well as helping to keep towns and cities tidier.

5th April 2022

Imsa specifies NSK products for deep-hole drilling tasks

Italian manufacturer Imsa has specified NSK products on its specialised machining centres for deep-hold drilling. The machines are particularly popular for mould-making applications in the automotive industry. The moulds used for the manufacture of medium and large-sized plastic components require deep-hole drilling to create long and precise cooling ducts, some measuring up to 1500 mm and beyond.

5th April 2022

Analog Devices’ achieves top automotive cybersecurity qualification

Analog Devices has announced its Wireless Battery Management System (wBMS) is certified to the highest standard of automotive cybersecurity engineering and management. ISO/SAE 21434 is the new standard for cybersecurity risk management throughout the lifecycle of the vehicle from concept, product development and production, to operation, maintenance, and decommissioning of electrical and electronic systems.

4th April 2022

CompAir announces new Assure service agreements

CompAir has announced the launch of its new Assure service agreements, helping compressed air users avoid unplanned, unbudgeted downtime and production interruptions. Crucially, these new service agreements are not just available for CompAir equipment customers, but are available to all compressed air users, no matter the manufacturer or age of the equipment.

4th April 2022

UV transparent-object detection solves medical packaging problem

Transparent plastic packaging is commonly used in the packaging of a wide variety of products. However, it poses a challenge for high-speed automated packaging machinery, which was the challenge faced by a manufacturing packaging medical products. For a solution, it turned to Contrinex’s family of transparent-object detection sensors which utilise UV light.

4th April 2022

Bauer and Huco to serve up power transmission solutions at Anuga FoodTec 2022

Leading brands of Altra Industrial Motion Corp, Bauer Gear Motor and Huco, will be displaying hygienic motors and precision couplings for the food and beverage industry at Anuga FoodTec 2022. Taking place from 26-29 April at the Koelnmesse in Cologne, visitors will be able to meet both brands in Hall 10.1, Stand C041 during the event.

4th April 2022

Communication is key for Oriental Motor at Drives & Controls 2022

Oriental Motor (UK) will be exhibiting at the Drives & Controls show on stand J110, showcasing the AZ Series which supports the popular communications protocols. There will also be experts on hand to discuss motor selection and sizing as well as the company’s wide range of motors and drives.

4th April 2022