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Customisation capabilities for specialty fastener solutions

Customisation capabilities for specialty fastener solutions

Looking for a fastener manufacturer that focuses on specialty fastener solutions? Earnest Machine has 30 standard parts categories and can customise any part with specialty plating, patching, drilling and machining services. The company helps source those hard-to-find problem parts outside of your standard offering and source complete bespoke fasteners to print.

19th October 2021
Brushed DC motors for higher temperatures

Brushed DC motors for higher temperatures

Motors capable of operating at high ambient temperatures are nothing new to Maxon. The HD (Heavy Duty) brushless DC motor range, developed to operate in ambient temperatures up to 200⁰C, has been on the market for over a decade. Until now, these temperatures were exclusively the domain of brushless motors; but now Maxon has changed that with the new HT (High Temperature) brushed DC motor.

19th October 2021
TSN is set to become a must in the industry, according to Moxa

TSN is set to become a must in the industry, according to Moxa

Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) is acknowledged to represent the future of industrial Ethernet, as it sets the foundation for data-driven interconnected, smart factories. More than a simple, product-level solution, the technology offers a systemic solution to support determinism, convergence and process transparency. These ground-breaking features are the reason why TSN adoption has already occurred with leading automation vendors.

19th October 2021
Stepper motor versus servo motor: which is right for your application?

Stepper motor versus servo motor: which is right for your application?

In today’s industrial marketplace, it can be challenging and confusing when choosing the correct motor for an application. As well as all the different types of motor, the information provided on each is often either too basic or too technical to be helpful. In this article, Mike Keefe of KEB America explains the differences between stepper and servo motors and when it is appropriate to use each technology.

19th October 2021
Automated welding solution with Omron cobots assists expert welders in repetitive processes

Automated welding solution with Omron cobots assists expert welders in repetitive processes

Guidetti Technology has integrated Omron collaborative robots (cobots) into its ‘EasyArc’ welding solution. This is used in collaborative applications on small batches of various types of metal carpentry.

19th October 2021
Eplan partners with LCA Group to support apprenticeship training programme

Eplan partners with LCA Group to support apprenticeship training programme

Eplan has announced that it is partnering with LCA Group to Support Coleg Cambria’s electrical engineering apprenticeship training programme. After working with Eplan since 2017 and establishing a strong relationship, Eplan’s offer to higher education establishments was brought to the LCA Group’s attention by account manager, Simon Jackson.

19th October 2021
IP65/67 quarter-turn latch/lock with a flat head

IP65/67 quarter-turn latch/lock with a flat head

FDB Panel Fittings has introduced the new Dirak L36 IP65/67 quarter-turn latch/lock with flat head which offers an especially flat and stable installation for where a smooth low-profile head is important for aesthetic and safety reasons.

18th October 2021
Cost-effective magnetic speed and proximity sensors provide long-life and highly durable measurement solutions

Cost-effective magnetic speed and proximity sensors provide long-life and highly durable measurement solutions

Following Variohm Holding’s recent acquisition of the leading USA magnetic sensor and measurement specialist, Phoenix America, several new component lines have been added to Variohm EuroSensor’s product range. This product expansion includes magnetically actuated speed and proximity measurement sensors comprising separate solid-state sensor housings and high density magnetic target components.

18th October 2021
New drive for Megatorque Motor boosts safety and usability

New drive for Megatorque Motor boosts safety and usability

NSK has released an upgraded drive for its PS/PN series of Megatorque Motors that offers even higher levels of safety and usability. The new EDD drive unit delivers broad interchangeability and functional compatibility with the previous generation EDC drive, which has proved popular among semiconductor and electronics manufacturers for its highly reliable and accurate performance. NSK’s updated EDD also refreshes the internal electronics to secure supply chain stability of essential components.

18th October 2021
Position encoders support accurate and reliable motion control with Mitsubishi

Position encoders support accurate and reliable motion control with Mitsubishi"s new servo amplifiers

Renishaw’s RESOLUTE encoders can support Mitsubishi’s MELSERVO-J5 servo amplifiers, so that machine designers can achieve higher machine speeds, better accuracy and lower maintenance costs. This latest development will help motion stage builders to achieve cutting-edge motion control performance with maximised uptime, throughput and safety.

18th October 2021
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