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What to consider when automating production processes with robots

What to consider when automating production processes with robots

Anyone planning to move towards a smart factory needs to choose carefully when considering possible robotic solutions. Should it be an industrial robot or a collaborative robot (cobot)? The answer will depend on your specific needs.

18th October 2021
Eliminating resonance in stepper motor applications

Eliminating resonance in stepper motor applications

Engineers are increasingly turning to stepper motors for a simple and cost-effective positioning solution. However, due to the design of these motors and the way they are driven, there is an inherent risk of resonance under certain operating conditions. This can manifest as vibrations, which impacts on the synchronisation between the command and the actual rotor position – ultimately affecting accuracy.

18th October 2021
Is roller screw technology still under appreciated?

Is roller screw technology still under appreciated?

Even though the very first patent for a roller screw was granted in 1949, why is roller screw technology a less recognised option, when compared to other mechanisms for conversion of rotary torque into linear motion? Mark Moore of Moore International explains their advantages

18th October 2021
Robotics to keep farming efficient and productive

Robotics to keep farming efficient and productive

If the global population reaches ten billion by 2050, farmers across the globe will need to increase their product yield by 70 per cent. With resources depleting, a growing climate change crisis and labour shortages, many people are questioning if we are equipped to handle future food production. Here Martin Leahy, sales engineer at precision drives specialist Maxon UK and Ireland, discusses some of the major challenges facing modern agriculture and explores how advancement in technologies can help resolve them.

18th October 2021
Atlas Copco to showcase sustainable solutions for greener compressed air production at EMEX

Atlas Copco to showcase sustainable solutions for greener compressed air production at EMEX

Atlas Copco Compressors’ Stand F10 at the net zero and energy management show will feature the full scope of the company’s energy-saving and productivity boosting solutions, with new products, demos, hands-on experience opportunities, and one-to-one air audit advisory sessions to determine visitors’ own plant efficiency, energy, and carbon savings potential. Visitors will have an opportunity to learn about the ten essential and sustainable steps to greener compressed air production, providing tangible actions that users can take to deliver financial, environmental, and productivity benefits.

18th October 2021
Brushed pancake motor from PMW drives ultraprecise rotary table

Brushed pancake motor from PMW drives ultraprecise rotary table

A high accuracy brushed pancake motor from Printed Motor Works is being used in a new ultraprecise rotary table developed by metrology manufacturer Rotary Precision Instruments. The printed armature motor needed to be extremely smooth-running to deliver the angular precision needed for the inspection of critical components such as turbine rotors.

15th October 2021
24V DC 20A DIN rail mount buffer module has a narrow 49mm width

24V DC 20A DIN rail mount buffer module has a narrow 49mm width

TDK-Lambda says its DBM20 DIN rail mount 24V 20A buffer module is ideal for providing short term hold-up or peak power for loads connected to a 24V DC output AC-DC power supply. It can supply an additional 250ms hold-up at 448W output power, or 2s with a 2.5A load. The extended hold-up time allows equipment to safely shutdown and avoid data loss during AC power interruptions. Applications for the module include industrial automation, robotics and semiconductor fabrication equipment.

15th October 2021
Yuasa further expands SWL range with two new batteries

Yuasa further expands SWL range with two new batteries

Yuasa has launched two new types to its SWL range, the SWL4300 and SWL4300FR. The new additions are said to offer maximum power with minimum footprint and will expand the already extensive coverage for UPS applications.

15th October 2021
Pressure sensors from Variohm have type-approval for hydrogen generation, storage and transport

Pressure sensors from Variohm have type-approval for hydrogen generation, storage and transport

With the launch of its new EPT31H2 and SMO31H2 series pressure sensors, Variohm EuroSensor has attained the European type-approval standards required for safe measurement and monitoring on high-pressure hydrogen generation, storage and transportation systems up to 700 bar – as well as fulfil automotive industry approval for the lower pressure ranges required for hydrogen fuel-cell powered vehicles. Both new H2 model lines meet the EC79/2009 and EC406/2010 type-approvals for hydrogen processing and storage systems whilst the SMO31H2 also has European E1 automotive type-approval making it suitable for mobile pressure monitoring applications on cars, buses and trucks etc.

15th October 2021
There is no strain with the Igus Strainwave gear

There is no strain with the Igus Strainwave gear

The new generation of the strain wave gear from Igus is low cost, self-lubricating and polymer. With high efficiency, no lubrication and its lightweight design, the dry running strain wave gear is a welcomed addition to the drygear family.

15th October 2021

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