Industrial Technology

Robots can help to keep people safe in the workplace

Over the course of the last year, robots have helped manufacturers protect human operators by achieving social distancing whilst maintaining high throughput in the manufacturing process. However, robots and automated applications can do much more to create a highly efficient industrial environment where the health, safety and wellbeing of employees are prioritised. Barry Weller, robot product manager at Mitsubishi Electric, looks at how robots can improve safety in the workplace.

27th September 2021

Official Portescap stocking distributor and technical support

Mclennan is your perfect partner in your quest for the right miniature electric motor. The company can help you specify and integrate the wide range of Portescap motors into your next project or design. Portescap offers a rapid prototype service to support new projects and Mclennan offers a range of Portescap products from stock, and supports OEM customers with integrated solutions and Kanban delivery agreements.

27th September 2021

Free eBook on fastener plating and coating processes

Fastener corrosion: caused by chemical exposure and harsh environments. The solution? Plating or coating fasteners with a protective layer. Earnest Machine’s free eBook provides a background on the plating and coating processes, the wide range of options available within each category and how to specify the properties needed for each application.

27th September 2021

60 seconds of drylin in new Igus video

To celebrate the new drylin product information webpages, Igus has produced a new video that highlights all the key benefits of using drylin over alternatives. Igus says that these lightweight, dirt resistant, sustainable linear systems practically sell themselves.

24th September 2021

Keb extends its COMBIVERT F6 range of drive controllers

Keb says that its COMBIVERT F6 drive controllers are extremely compact, energy efficient and flexible for a wide variety of control applications in automated, safety-oriented machines. The drives provide optimal motor control in real time, as well as integrated safety functionality. Typical applications include materials handling, textiles, plastics, processing technology, machine tools, food and beverage processing and packaging, robotics, woodworking, and renewable energy systems (for example, wind turbines).

24th September 2021

Omron improves label compliance and quality monitoring

The new V275 verification system is said to be ideal for inspecting and verifying labels andbarcodes in medical device manufacturing, automotive labelling, food and beverage secondary and tertiary packaging labels and other applications requiring comprehensive label quality monitoring.

24th September 2021

Bridge handle range from FDB Panel Fittings

The FDB Panel Fittings online program of bridge handles has been optimised for a large number of applications. Explains MD Gary Miles: “We have serviced the specialist panel building industry for many years and so when it came to selecting common items, like bridge handles for our online store it was important that we offer high quality items suitable for applications such as mechanical engineering, tool making, electrical housings, medical and health generally – and the food/pharmaceutical processing industries.”

24th September 2021

High-speed rotor achieves greater packaging sustainability

Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Plastics Machinery GmbH, Schwaig, is bringing a small version of its El-Exis SP 250 packaging machine series to Fakuma 2021. Available worldwide, the El Exis SP range, now comprises ten machines, with a clamping force range of 150 to 1,000 tons. At the trade fair in Friedrichshafen, a cup application, made from a ISCC Plus-certified polypropylene material, will impressively demonstrate the high speed, user-friendliness, sustainability and durability of this hybrid machine.

24th September 2021

Production and development go hand in hand when finding the best solution

When fulfilling customer requests in fibre optics, Laser Components says its production department works closely with the company’s cross-disciplinary R&D team. This, it says, has the advantage that the fibre engineers also benefit from the experience gained by other departments such as thin-film technology and electrical engineering.

24th September 2021

Carabiner and lanyard kit prevents equipment loss and ensures safe operation

A new carabiner clip and lanyard enables faster and safer operation by providing a secure linkage between an operator and their equipment. The carabiner and lanyard kit by WDS Components removes the danger of the operator dropping tools or becoming separated from live machinery thanks to the carabiner and lanyard’s secure connection. The kits are intended for OEM integration as well as personal use by maintenance staff and machinery operators.

24th September 2021

Products

Robots can help to keep people safe in the workplace

Official Portescap stocking distributor and technical support

Free eBook on fastener plating and coating processes

60 seconds of drylin in new Igus video

Keb extends its COMBIVERT F6 range of drive controllers

Omron improves label compliance and quality monitoring

Bridge handle range from FDB Panel Fittings

High-speed rotor achieves greater packaging sustainability

Production and development go hand in hand when finding the best solution

Carabiner and lanyard kit prevents equipment loss and ensures safe operation