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Emka announces new enclosure gasket sealing brochure

Emka announces new enclosure gasket sealing brochure

The new Emka gasket sealing brochure presents a comprehensive collection of technical information plus an illustrated listing of sealing profiles showing standard ex-stock sections.

6th September 2021
Elesa standard elements for packaging machines at the 2021 PPMA Show

Elesa standard elements for packaging machines at the 2021 PPMA Show

This year the PPMA Show at the NEC on September 28-30 is expected to be the UK’s largest-ever event dedicated to state-of-the-art processing and packaging machinery, so as a market leader in this sector Elesa will exhibit on stand E01 to demonstrate a full selection of standard and specialist components suited to equipment used in these processing and packaging industries.

6th September 2021
IFM Electronics to show food industry-ready sensors at PPMA

IFM Electronics to show food industry-ready sensors at PPMA

Sensor specialist IFM Electronics will be showcasing the edgeGateway – a reliable connection between sensors and IT – at this year’s PPMA Show. Visitors to IFM’s stand A74 will be able to see the edgeGateway technology in action as well as automation solutions for making food safely, error-proofing the production process and sending data analytics securely to the cloud.

6th September 2021
Beckhoff to bring systems for novel application designs to PPMA Show

Beckhoff to bring systems for novel application designs to PPMA Show

Automation and control technology specialist Beckhoff UK will be exhibiting its range of drive technology, advanced automated systems and open automation software at this year’s PPMA trade show at the NEC, Birmingham from September 28–30 2021. The company will be at stand F40 during the event, highlighting how machine builders and control engineers can introduce modular, flexible layouts to their packaging machinery and setups.

6th September 2021
Cost down, life up with vertical farming

Cost down, life up with vertical farming

In its latest ‘video of the week’ Igus shows how its products are used in vertical farming, an exciting new industry which demands reliability, longevity and no maintenance. This is perfect for Igus motion plastics: from smooth gliding drylin gantries to robust, lightweight e-chains, the elimination of lubrication means no contamination.

6th September 2021
More data, at quicker speeds – serial communication to TCP/IP

More data, at quicker speeds – serial communication to TCP/IP

In a data-driven world, turning data into actions is the best way to boost efficiency. As businesses become more global and complex, operational data must travel across greater distances, at faster speeds and in larger quantities. Here, Jürgen Resch, industry manager at Copa-Data, examines why manufacturers should move their information systems from serial communication to TCP/IP.

6th September 2021
Cleaning up rail power

Cleaning up rail power

A British solar power company is developing a technology that could use solar energy to power the UK’s railways. While such innovations will be vital in supporting the Government’s targets for greener rail transportation, here, Joshua Piccaver, electrical design engineer at power resistor manufacturer, Cressall, investigates why existing power technologies — like regenerative braking — shouldn’t be overlooked.

6th September 2021
VSDs versus soft starters – a guide to choosing the right efficiency equipment

VSDs versus soft starters – a guide to choosing the right efficiency equipment

Approximately eight billion electric motors are in operation in Europe, consuming nearly half of all the continent’s electricity. Variable speed drives (VSDs) and soft starters provide ways to reduce the energy consumption of a motor by providing operators with control over their power. But which is the most appropriate choice? Here, Marek Lukaszczyk of WEG Europe and Middle East gives his advice for choosing a VSD or soft starter.

6th September 2021
From component supplier to system supplier in the automation process

From component supplier to system supplier in the automation process

Successful motion system implementation involves more than just the purchase of advanced positioning stages and control systems. As a manufacturer of automation systems, motion control specialist Aerotech provides its customers with holistic support for high-precision and industry-specific automation processes. In this interview, Aerotech managing director Norbert Ludwig and Brian O'Connor, Vice President Marketing, explain the choice customers have between a pure component solution, a customised motion subsystem and a fully integrated system.

6th September 2021
What to consider when setting up a dispensing application

What to consider when setting up a dispensing application

When purchasing dispensing equipment for an adhesives process, part of the decision making will include return on investment (ROI). Here Kevin Cook, technical manager at adhesives specialist Intertronics, discusses how ROI can be achieved from an investment in dispensing equipment and automation.

6th September 2021
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