Industrial Technology

Nabtesco presents innovations at SPS in Nuremberg

Nabtesco will present its extensive precision portfolio at SPS in Nuremberg. Highlights will include the innovative servo gearboxes of the Neco series, as well as an update on the project “The world’s most precise robot”.

27th October 2021

Novel energy supply applications wanted for biennial â‚¬5k prize and award

Made from high-performance plastics, Igus energy chains can rotate 7,000 degrees, travel at speeds of 10 m/s and move in multiple dimensions. Every two years, an expert panel awards the best energy chain applications and their developers with the vector award and up to €5k in prize money. Applications can be submitted now, and this year’s award also coincides with the 50th anniversary of the igus energy chain.

27th October 2021

Stacking and palletising eggs quickly and reliably

When Netherlands-based egg processing machinery specialist Kletec needed a motion control supplier that could deliver a complete range of products, preferably worldwide, it turned to Lenze.

26th October 2021

MRO Europe event a perfect platform for Carter Bearings

Precision bearings specialist Carter Bearings was provided with the perfect opportunity at the recent MRO Europe exhibition to meet the leading contacts in the commercial air transport maintenance and repair industries, face-to-face. For the first time since the pandemic, key people from the industry could meet and exchange information, and with the current resurgent aerospace sector, the atmosphere was extremely positive.

26th October 2021

Yokogawa helps improve access to safe water for the people of Senegal

Yokogawa, along with Toyota Tsusho Corporation, has received an order from Société Nationale Des Eaux Du Sénégal (National Water Company of Senegal) for the construction of a water supply management system. The work is to be undertaken as part of the Mamelles Sea Water Desalination Project, which is being financed by a loan from the Japan International Cooperation Agency.

26th October 2021

Inductive sensors check the presence and position of workpiece carriers

Automation is extensively used throughout automotive assembly operations to transfer components between multiple production lines. In this application, the workpiece is lifted from its original carrier and placed onto a new one where sensors on the roller conveyor check its position. Contrinex’s robust 700 Series inductive sensors reliably ensure safety during the lift and transfer process as the assembly is moved.

26th October 2021

Innovative compressor hits high efficiency levels with specially designed motor

Looking to revolutionise compressor design, engineering technologies specialist Lontra designed a machine that is inspired by the piston and cylinder found in combustion engine powered cars.

26th October 2021

Pepperl+Fuchs combines its "Digital Expo" with its exhibit at SPS 2021

Where the boundaries between the real and digital worlds are blurred, there exists a space for new ideas and hybrid concepts. Bolstered by this motif, the automation specialists at Pepperl+Fuchs are now combining their exhibit at the SPS trade show in Nuremberg with the company’s free ‘Digital Expo’ digital show for the first time.

25th October 2021

Minitec UK shortlisted for the medium-sized business of the year award

Minitec UK has received notification that it has been shortlisted for the 2021 Inspire Business Awards. Inspire celebrates local businesses in north Hampshire, with the desire to help companies gain the recognition they deserve, as well as highlight the commitment of their staff.

25th October 2021

Stromag braking system helps Indian port crane keep materials flowing

Port cranes have a difficult and demanding job, unloading thousands of tons of goods from ships around the clock. This is particularly true of a TRF Limited grab and loader crane operating at Paradip Port on the East Coast of India. The crane helps to supply raw materials to one of the largest fertiliser and chemical manufacturing facilities in India. To ensure reliable braking performance for the crane, TRF approached Stromag to provide a complete system package.

25th October 2021