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60 seconds of drylin in new Igus video

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 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

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

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

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

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
Henkel presents new generation of dosing machines at Fakuma 2021

Henkel presents new generation of dosing machines at Fakuma 2021

Henkel will be presenting the new DM 502 generation of dosing machines with the newly developed MK 825 PRO mixing head at Fakuma 2021, the world's leading trade fair for industrial plastics processing, from October 12 to 16. The many innovative improvements serve one purpose: maximum process stability in the fully automatic processing and dosing of sealing foams, adhesives and potting compounds. The result is high-quality sealing, bonding or potting of components.

24th September 2021
How can IoT optimise the bearing supply chain?

How can IoT optimise the bearing supply chain?

In 2020, stock management issues were estimated to cost UK manufacturers 66 billion GBP because of disruption caused by the pandemic. Consequently, the quest to improve efficiency, cut waste and enhance supply chain operations is one that suppliers know all too well. Here Chris Johnson, managing director at miniature bearings specialist SMB Bearings, explains how the Internet of Things (IoT) can enable a stronger, more resilient bearing supply chain.

24th September 2021
Universal Robots announces new cobot leasing scheme for SMEs

Universal Robots announces new cobot leasing scheme for SMEs

Universal Robots is launching a new financial leasing scheme with the aim of reducing the costs of introducing automation into the UK and Ireland’s SME manufacturing markets, as part of SME Automation Month in October.

24th September 2021
Qdos chemical metering pumps now offer four configurable outputs

Qdos chemical metering pumps now offer four configurable outputs

Qdos chemical metering pumps from Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group (WMFTG) now feature four configurable outputs to help users cut down on the need for additional PLCs and provide extra flexibility when communicating with SCADA or other external monitoring systems.

23rd September 2021
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