Industrial Technology

Harting supports US EV trip to Guiness World Record

Professional long distance driver, and founder of event agency Challenge4, Rainer Zietlow, along with photographer Derek Collins, have successfully completed the longest journey by an electric vehicle in a single country. Travelling over 35,000 miles in 97 days across 48 states in the USA in a Volkswagen ID.4 EV, they beat the previous record two times over. Underlining its commitment to sustainability and the reduction of CO2 emissions and their impact on climate change, Harting actively supported the challenge.

12th November 2021

Setting the limits of deep space research telescopes

High in the arid Atacama Desert, a new observatory is aiming to answer big questions about our universe. Currently under construction, the Simons Observatory will study the cosmic microwave background (CMB) – the radiation signature of the Big Bang. The observatory will include telescopes and antennas manufactured by CPI Vertex Antennentechnik, which feature Stromag Series HGE and HEG geared cam limit switches to limit their movements as they observe deep space.

12th November 2021

Integrated controller makes FMCG mass personalisation a reality

Omron has developed what it says is the world’s first automation architecture for personalisation at scale. The Robotic Integrated Controller (RIC) makes made-to-order mass production commercially viable for FMCG businesses for the first time, giving brand owners the power to put consumer preferences at the core of their strategy.

11th November 2021

Weg exhibits products at EMEX in November

Electric motor manufacturer, Weg will exhibit its range of energy efficient motors and automation products at EMEX, stand E14. A leading net zero conference and energy management exhibition, EMEX will be held at the ExCeL London, between Halls S3–S5 from 24-25 November 2021.

11th November 2021

Yokogawa acquires bioprocess specialist Insilico Biotechnology

Yokogawa Electric Corporation has acquired all shares of Insilico Biotechnology, a Stuttgart, Germany-based developer and provider of bioprocess software and services. Fostering the development of the bioeconomy is one of the priority issues within Yokogawa’s sustainability goals, and in line with that the company aims to leverage this acquisition to build total bioprocess solutions that support biopharmaceutical development through to manufacturing.

11th November 2021

Schaeffler to buy green steel from Swedish start-up company H2greensteel

Schaeffler has entered into an agreement with Swedish start-up company H2greensteel to purchase 100,000 tons of the virtually CO2-free steel, which is produced using hydrogen, on an annual basis with effect from 2025. This makes Schaeffler the first tier 1 supplier worldwide to become a customer of the innovative start-up company. The agreement is set for the long-term and includes the delivery of strip steel.

10th November 2021

RS Components marks official opening of extended distribution centre

RS Components has held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the expansion of the company’s distribution centre (DC) at Bad Hersfeld, Germany. RS has made a significant investment over the past two years to create one of the company’s largest distribution centres in its global supply chain network, fully automated and equipped with state-of-the-art technology. At the official opening event, customers and suppliers were invited to see the highly automated stock processing capability and warehouse management system now installed at the site.

10th November 2021

Zytronic chosen for prestigious Sydney outdoor wayfinder project

Zytronic’s all-weather capacitive (PCT and MPCT) touch sensors are helping visitors to the Sydney Olympic Park navigate their way around. The site of the 2000 Sydney Olympics still hosts some of Australia’s most significant events, year-round. Scattered amongst its 660 hectares are sporting venues, recreational facilities, parklands, cafes and restaurants. The Sydney Olympic Park Authority’s (SOPA’s) Master Plan 2030 is to deliver outstanding social, economic and environmental benefits for the people of Sydney and New South Wales. Cue Design to Production (D2P) who collaborated with its media partner oOh!media to bring this to life with outdoor interactive directories, or wayfinders.

10th November 2021

Mine operator switches to cam clutch backstop to prevent material pile up and reduce maintenance

A global mining operator has upgraded the backstop on its incline conveyors to non-rollover cam technology to prevent material pile up on stops and stalls. Tsubaki’s cam clutch design also incorporates rollers, contributing to longer life operation, enhanced by a labyrinth seal for significantly reduced ingress. As well as enhancing operational efficiency, the backstop will also give the operator a reduced total cost of ownership.

9th November 2021

Danfoss delivers innovations in collaboration with Suez

When water industry expert Suez Water Technologies and Solutions needed 12 AC variable speed drives to control skid-mounted booster pumps, Danfoss VLT Aqua drives, which are optimised for pump applications, were an ideal choice. Nevertheless, this project posed two interesting challenges: how to make convenient and cost-effective provisions for cascade operation of multiple pumps, and how to avoid delays in setting up and commissioning the drives at a time when the Covid-19 pandemic made it impossible for Danfoss engineers to visit the Suez site.

9th November 2021