Industrial Technology

Profibus Group presents Profinet Certification webinar

If you’re interested in the certification process for Profinet devices or are you looking for information and contacts for Profinet device testing, then this new webinar on 18 January will be of help. The Profinet Certification webinar will show in detail the process and the means for successful certification.

24th November 2021

Bostik provides vital repair solutions in international yacht race

Bostik adhesives, including solutions from the company’s Born2Bond engineering adhesives range, comprise an integral part of a vital repair kit that was offered by Arkema, Lalou Multi and Bostik to all 79 teams in the Transat Jacques Vabre (TJV) multi-day yacht race.

24th November 2021

EtherNet/IP network specification complete for Ethernet-APL physical layer for process automation

ODVA has announced today that the EtherNet/IP specification has been enhanced to enable EtherNet/IP networks to support the Ethernet-APL physical layer for process automation. Licensed vendors for EtherNet/IP technology can immediately start developing EtherNet/IP components for Ethernet-APL, including controllers, power switches, field switches, and instrumentation.

24th November 2021

RS Components urges DesignSpark community to engineer for a better world

RS Components has launched its DesignSpark #ActivistEngineering programme, further strengthening the company’s commitment to engage and inspire design engineers across the globe to ‘make amazing happen for a better world’.

23rd November 2021

ABB enables modernisation of steel rolling mill in Spain

ABB is providing a package of metals industry-specific digital-ready solutions, including drives, controller and converter infrastructure, to enable Global Steel Wire (GSW), part of CELSA Group, to modernise operations at its Santander steel mill.

23rd November 2021

CLPA passes 4,000 members in key new milestone

The CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA) has passed a significant milestone in its aim to promote and advance state-of-the-art open industrial communications technologies. The organisation now counts over 4,000 members worldwide, making it one of the largest organisations of its type. It also reflects the level of global acceptance that CC-Link open automation network technologies have achieved and their widespread adoption by leading manufacturing companies.

23rd November 2021

SPS 2021 is cancelled as Covid bites again

Following the announcement made by Bavarian Prime Minister Dr Markus Söder, the SPS onsite event in Nuremberg and the digital SPS on air, which was scheduled to take place from 23 – 25 November 2021, have been cancelled.

22nd November 2021

Igus showcases the best of the 2020 nominees for the vector awards

It is that time again for the vector awards, which showcases the best applications for Igus energy chains. There are always innovative applications, and this year will be no exception. Because of Covid, last year’s vectors were postponed so Igus anticipates that the 2022 ones will be bigger and better. In a new video, the company looks back over the 2020 applicants to highlight the variation of applications that the energy chains are used in.

19th November 2021

Kontron acquires business operations of Ultraschalltechnik Halle

Effective December 1, 2021, Kontron Electronics has acquired the business operations of EMS provider Ultraschalltechnik Halle (UST). In this way, the company is continuing to expand its engineering and production competency and pursuing its consistent growth strategy.

19th November 2021

Innovative packaging machine relies on progressive lubrication

A new type of production machine, which makes packaging directly from cellulose fibres, relies on an automatic lubrication system from SKF. The NATUREFORMER KFT 90 machine, from German equipment manufacturer Kiefel, uses a progressive lubrication system. The KFT 90 makes products such as shells by forming and drying fibrous material – pulped paper and cardboard – at high temperature and pressure.

19th November 2021