Industrial Technology

PEI-Genesis announces sale of FilConn to Hermetic Solutions Group

Custom engineered interconnect solutions provider PEI-Genesis has signed a definitive agreement to sell FilConn to Hermetic Solutions Group (HSG). PEI-Genesis acquired FilConn in 2016 to better serve customers’ needs for low volume, quick turn, custom connectors. With the sale of FilConn, PEI-Genesis can focus on its value-added assembly capabilities, a core competency for 75 years.

28th September 2021

Sulzer enables carbon-neutral alternative to coal

The innovative EU-funded Arbaflame project is aiming to produce 70,000 tonnes biomass-based combustibles per year to enable clean power generation. The biomass pellets are made of wood and can be used as a 100% sustainable alternative to coal in power plants to produce carbon-neutral power. Sulzer Chemtech’s separation equipment will play a key role in Arbaflame’s pellet production process, minimizing energy usage while maximizing the recovery of highly useful chemicals generated as by-products in the process, further supporting the circular economy.

28th September 2021

Powering a smooth emobility transition

The electrification of mobility is on the horizon, with a significant growth in electric vehicle (EV) adoption for personal and public transport expected by 2030. To assist in the transition, emobility electronic component manufacturer REO UK has shared a handbook highlighting the range and role of components for reliable emobility design and development. The guide is available to download on the REO UK website.

27th September 2021

How can IoT optimise the bearing supply chain?

In 2020, stock management issues were estimated to cost UK manufacturers 66 billion GBP because of disruption caused by the pandemic. Consequently, the quest to improve efficiency, cut waste and enhance supply chain operations is one that suppliers know all too well. Here Chris Johnson, managing director at miniature bearings specialist SMB Bearings, explains how the Internet of Things (IoT) can enable a stronger, more resilient bearing supply chain.

24th September 2021

Universal Robots announces new cobot leasing scheme for SMEs

Universal Robots is launching a new financial leasing scheme with the aim of reducing the costs of introducing automation into the UK and Ireland’s SME manufacturing markets, as part of SME Automation Month in October.

24th September 2021

New partnership accelerates the adoption of continuous manufacturing strategies

Optimal Industrial Technologies has partnered with flow chemistry, continuous biotechnology and PAT specialist EJH Consulting to strengthen its offering for process analytical technology (PAT) frameworks in continuous manufacturing. By combining Optimal’s synTQ PAT knowledge management system with EJH Consulting’s expertise in continuous PAT applications, manufacturers will benefit from in-depth process insights, optimised production and enhanced competitiveness.

24th September 2021

Analog Devices" wireless BMS helps Lotus Cars redefine mobility in its electric vehicles

Analog Device has announced that Lotus Cars is planning to incorporate ADI’s wireless battery management system (wBMS) in its next-generation electric vehicle (EV) architecture. ADI’s wBMS was selected for its increased design flexibility, battery repairability and lighter weight. The engineering collaboration will enable Lotus to safely propel its future EV fleet and continue pushing the limits of design and technology.

23rd September 2021

Mclennan and Moons sign partnership for hybrid stepper motor distribution

Moons, the Shanghai stock exchange listed designer and manufacturer of high-performance motion control components has production, research and sales facilities that extend internationally. For Mclennan, a long-established distribution partnership with Applied Motion Products (AMP) – a Moons USA subsidiary – brings stepper and servo drives and controls that perfectly complement its motion system design and integration capability. Now, widening its ties with Moons, Mclennan has signed a UK and Ireland distribution agreement directly with the parent company for the sale and support of Moons extensive range of hybrid stepper motors.

23rd September 2021

Beckhoff offers trial demo of vision processing add-on to automation platform

One year on from the product’s launch, Beckhoff UK is offering automation engineers and managers a free demo of its TwinCAT Vision software. The add-on software, which builds on Beckhoff’s TwinCAT 3 open automation platform, allows configuration and programming of machine vision (MV) systems in the TwinCAT environment — eliminating the need for additional specialist software. The demo is available in the downloads section of the TwinCAT Vision page on the Beckhoff website, here.

22nd September 2021

Optimised online ball screw sizing and selection with new Thomson application-based tool

Thomson Industries has launched an online ball screw sizing and selection tool to give motion designers fast, intuitive, and precisely calculated ball screw solutions for its linear motion designs. The Linear Motioneering tool not only simplifies and streamlines the sizing and selection process, it also provides the designer more direct, self-serve access to decades of Thomson ball screw application expertise.

22nd September 2021