Industrial Technology

Load sensors find novel use for health monitoring on smart beehives

The Apiago beehive is the visible symbol of initiatives for biodiversity. The wall mounted autonomous, solar-powered hive, with its dedicated mobile phone app and internet integrated technology, includes a Zemic L6D 20 kg load cell that allows the bee colony’s weight gain or loss to be monitored as the bees pollinate the local area and the hive develops through the seasons.

8th March 2022

Quarter turn latches specified for electric vehicle charging stations

Eldon has introduced an all-new range of charging stations for electric vehicles. They use a sheet-metal enclosure that is oxylane-treated with a C5-class varnish as a corrosion inhibitor, and the cabinets have been designed for impact resistance to IK10 with ingress protection to IP54. Reliable locking combined with ease of access to the inside of the cabinets was high on the ‘must haves’ list for Eldon engineers when designing the new range. As a result, standard cylinder locks from Swedish manufacturer Industrilas have been exclusively specified on the project.

8th March 2022

Paper industry to benefit from new NSK academy course

A new training module for pulp and paper applications is now available at the increasingly popular NSK academy online platform. Focusing on the dryer section of papermaking machinery, this informative and engaging course will benefit all those who specify or work with bearings for this demanding application. Participants achieving an 80% pass mark will receive a certificate.

8th March 2022

Analog Devices invests €100 million in Europe operations

Analog Devices is to invest €100 million over the next three years in ADI Catalyst, a 100,000 square foot custom-built facility for innovation and collaboration located at its campus in the Raheen Business Park in Limerick, Ireland. This latest phase of expansion will also see the creation of 250 new jobs in the Irish market by 2025 as a reflection of ADI’s continued commitment to expansion in Europe.

8th March 2022

Inductive sensors prevent overloading of hook-lift truck arm

When a specialist manufacturer of hydraulic hook-lift systems for commercial trucks needed a solution to detect the position of the telescopic lifting arm, ensuring that it is retracted, before the lifting sequence, it turned to Contrinex.

4th March 2022

Smart robotic system automates placement of coil creels

Robotic systems have become a driving force for automating logistics processes, and through the Internet of Things (IoT), robots are becoming increasingly sensitive, autonomous, mobile and easier to operate. More and more they are becoming an everyday helper in factories and warehouses. Intelligent imaging techniques are playing an increasingly important role in this.

4th March 2022

VFDs power pumping station to deliver efficient irrigation in South Africa

Agriculture is the largest branch of the economy and an important source of income in many parts of Africa. As a result of climate change, however, many regions are experiencing more irregular and ever decreasing rainfall. One dairy farm in South Africa needed a pump system to access ground water from wells and ensure a reliable and cost effective water supply.

4th March 2022

Infrastructure innovations and the digitalisation of smart production

Rittal will have a strong presence at Drives & Controls 2022. Visitors to Rittal’s Stand E100 will be able to see the company’s renowned infrastructure solution: a range of innovative enclosures for internal and external applications, climate control heating and cooling systems, power distribution switchboard and motor control products on display – plus some exciting new product innovations.

3rd March 2022

Eplan links networks of CAE users and service providers

Solutions provider Eplan is presenting a new service in the form of the Eplan Marketplace – an international platform that networks users of CAE software and service providers. Examples include in engineering, control cabinet manufacturing, panel building and consulting. Quick access to service providers in these Eplan environments ensures trouble-free working on a project, even in the event of resource issues.

3rd March 2022

Bürkert offers free two-day steam training course

On Tuesday 5 and Wednesday 6 April 2022, Bürkert will be holding a free, two-day steam training course at its office in Cirencester, Gloucestershire. Bürkert’s focus on steam derives from a commitment to its customers to work with the physical attributes of the application environments of your world. In the courses provided you will find examples which allow you to find out more about Bürkert’s core process expertise.

2nd March 2022