Industrial Technology

Maxon motors key to new turntable design

Low noise, no cogging, brushed DC motor with precision control. That was Shaun Daniels requirement in order to create a record player, incorporating the best features of yesterday's world leading designs, along with the technology of today. Maxon Motor worked with the Sheffield based audio consultant to fulfil his vision.

6th October 2015

Report highlights maintenance failings in UK manufacturing

A hard-hitting new report published today has highlighted critical maintenance failings that risk the long term health and productivity of British manufacturing.

5th October 2015

RS Components extends 3D printing portfolio

RS Components has announced availability of a host of new 3D printing solutions to enable the rapid prototyping of products by electronics and mechanical designers and engineers.

2nd October 2015

Apprentice celebrations At Reliance Precision

Barry Sheerman MP and Councillor Paul Kane, Mayor of Kirklees, presented Reliance's qualifying apprentices with their certificates, marking the successful achievement of their 4-year apprenticeship. Representatives from Kirklees College, five local secondary schools and the Mayoress joined the celebrations.

30th September 2015

Golf putting robot uses MiniTec's Profile System

When it comes to putting, do you know your blade from your mid- and full-mallet? And, which type performs best for your particular putting style? The engineers at Zen Putting Mechanics have been helping Today's Golfer magazine to test 46 putter designs from several top manufacturers with specific parameters to determine the best buys. For one of the tests, the British golf innovator has developed a putting robot with Sheffield University's AMRC - Boeing research centre that evaluates a putter's ability to forgive off-centre strokes.

29th September 2015

Radio over IP solutions for the emergency services

Radio communications systems for emergency services applications must provide maximum reliability and seamlessly transmit critical messages across networks that include diverse interfaces from multiple vendors. TC Communications has developed a range of industrial radio grade Radio over Internet Protocol (RoIP) products to meet exactly these requirements.

28th September 2015

Fan and pump inverter resets performance benchmarks

Mitsubishi Electric has developed a new generation of drive technology for its latest pump and fan inverter, the FR-F800, which offers previously unattainable performance in terms of energy saving, optimised speed control, simple start-up, connectivity and the versatility of its features.

25th September 2015

Omron acquires Adept Technology

Omron reports that it has strengthened its industrial automation business with the acquisition of Adept Technology. Omron will acquire 100% of the outstanding shares of Adept common stock through an all cash tender offer followed by a second-step merger.

24th September 2015

Industrial Ethernet now on Raspberry Pi2

POWERLINK is the first industrial Ethernet protocol to work on the new Raspberry Pi2. Kalycito has implemented openPOWERLINK master and slave with Linux on the 2nd generation of the single-board computer. Raspberry Pi2 was introduced in the spring of 2015 and offers a new dimension of performance on this well-known platform.

23rd September 2015

12 things to consider before buying an infrared camera: a guide

Although thermal imaging has never been more affordable, it is still important for those investing in infrared to be certain they are getting the best value for money by choosing a camera model that will serve them well over time.

22nd September 2015