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Burkert launches virtual application centre for online audience

Burkert launches virtual application centre for online audience

Bürkert UK has released an immersive and interactive online environment that simulates a physical application centre and is accessible from all devices – desktop and mobile. Available at www.burkertve.co.uk/application-centre, the virtual platform offers a unique experience for everyone in the manufacturing and processing industries interested in the latest fluid control technologies.

12th November 2021

Harting supports US EV trip to Guiness World Record

Harting supports US EV trip to Guiness World Record

Professional long distance driver, and founder of event agency Challenge4, Rainer Zietlow, along with photographer Derek Collins, have successfully completed the longest journey by an electric vehicle in a single country. Travelling over 35,000 miles in 97 days across 48 states in the USA in a Volkswagen ID.4 EV, they beat the previous record two times over. Underlining its commitment to sustainability and the reduction of CO2 emissions and their impact on climate change, Harting actively supported the challenge.

12th November 2021
Setting the limits of deep space research telescopes

Setting the limits of deep space research telescopes

High in the arid Atacama Desert, a new observatory is aiming to answer big questions about our universe. Currently under construction, the Simons Observatory will study the cosmic microwave background (CMB) – the radiation signature of the Big Bang. The observatory will include telescopes and antennas manufactured by CPI Vertex Antennentechnik, which feature Stromag Series HGE and HEG geared cam limit switches to limit their movements as they observe deep space.

12th November 2021
Multi-position A-coding facilitates flexible, fault-free use

Multi-position A-coding facilitates flexible, fault-free use

Two-piece M12 panel mount connectors from Binder, equipped with square-flange housings and multi-position, lockable A-coding, simplify secure sensor/actuator connections in factory automation and robotics.

11th November 2021
New improved Metcase instrument enclosures now more customisable

New improved Metcase instrument enclosures now more customisable

Metcase’s UNIMET and UNIMET-PLUS desktop and portable instrument enclosures now feature new improved bezels – enhancing their aesthetics and making them even more customisable.

11th November 2021
Service solutions for onshore wind turbine braking systems

Service solutions for onshore wind turbine braking systems

Large onshore wind turbines rely on yaw brakes to keep their blades facing into the wind. Constituting a large disc and a multitude of callipers, it is important that this system is properly maintained. Maintenance is challenging, with personnel required to work with heavy equipment. Altra Renewables has taken this challenge on with a suite of service solutions – developed by Svendborg Brakes – that it says increase the speed and ease of maintenance for wind turbine yaw brakes.

11th November 2021
Enclosure sealing hints and tips

Enclosure sealing hints and tips

Andy Billingham, managing director Emka UK, offers his enclosure sealing hints and tips for specialist enclosure manufacturers and vehicle builders.

11th November 2021
Parker launches new process to instrument valve to EEMUA 182 design conformance

Parker launches new process to instrument valve to EEMUA 182 design conformance

Parker Hannifin has launched its latest process to instrument valve that fully conforms to EEMUA 182. The new range of EP Series Pro-Bloc valves, manufactured in the UK, has a double block and bleed function and consists of two separate isolating balls and one vent in a single unit. The valve is also available in a block and bleed arrangement.

11th November 2021
BCN3D releases the new Metal Pack to pave the way for stainless steel printing

BCN3D releases the new Metal Pack to pave the way for stainless steel printing

BCN3D has launched its Metal Pack – containing Ultrafuse metal filaments from Forward AM – for its line of Epsilon Series 3D printers. The development allows its customer base to easily upgrade their hardware to catch up with the latest developments and affordably produce solid metal parts.

11th November 2021
Integrated controller makes FMCG mass personalisation a reality

Integrated controller makes FMCG mass personalisation a reality

Omron has developed what it says is the world’s first automation architecture for personalisation at scale. The Robotic Integrated Controller (RIC) makes made-to-order mass production commercially viable for FMCG businesses for the first time, giving brand owners the power to put consumer preferences at the core of their strategy.

11th November 2021
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