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Analog Devices announces 10Gpbs iCoupler digital isolator

Analog Devices announces 10Gpbs iCoupler digital isolator

Analog Devices has introduced the first in a new series of iCoupler digital isolators that offers a total bandwidth of 10 Gigabits per second. The ADN4624 provides four channels at 2.5Gbps, allowing data to transfer seamlessly in the electrical domain and enabling new system architectures in digital health, instrumentation and smart industry. This device streamlines design and easily integrates isolation for safety or data integrity, it is a compact solution that meets medical standards and reliably isolates high fidelity video and imaging links, precision analogue front ends and serial interconnects as an alternative to cumbersome and specialised fibre solutions.

26th July 2021
Choosing the right conveyor belt for assured food safety

Choosing the right conveyor belt for assured food safety

Running a food processing plant is not an easy task, not least because of the complexities of dealing with food safety and hygiene. Here Anna Marcol of conveyor and power transmission belt specialist Habasit, shares insights from a recent webinar delivered jointly by experts from Habasit and NGI, who discussed how hygiene-rated equipment and the right choice of belt type and material, are crucial in achieving food safety.

26th July 2021
5 questions to ask before you buy a geared motor

5 questions to ask before you buy a geared motor

The global geared motor market is expected to reach approximately $32.9 billion by 2025. But, before plant operators and mechanical engineers invest in the latest geared motor technology, what are the key purchasing considerations? Here, Marek Lukaszczyk of gearbox, motor and drive manufacturer Weg, explains five questions to ask before you buy a geared motor.

26th July 2021
Ensuring greater safety in production processes

Ensuring greater safety in production processes

Black and yellow hatching is a striking feature that makes the new Warning and Protective Profile D30 R28-90° from the Item Lean Production Building Kit System impossible to miss. The profile offers maximum protection for people, frames and transported goods at exposed areas and in hazardous zones.

26th July 2021
Fan efficiency isn

Fan efficiency isn"t intuitive

Few would deny the importance of energy efficiency in ventilation fan systems – after all, by far the largest component of the lifetime cost of any fan system is the cost of the energy it uses, and every business is today mindful of the impact its operations have on the environment. But in the highly competitive field of ventilation fan efficiency, it pays to be cautious; it’s all too easy to be misled by claims that at best could be described as over enthusiastic, and at worst as downright misleading.

26th July 2021
Understanding the effects of PWM control on brushless DC motors

Understanding the effects of PWM control on brushless DC motors

Brushless DC motors are increasingly popular options for a host of critical applications where size, performance and reliability are important considerations. But designers of motion systems can face challenges when selecting or developing PWM electronics to drive these motors. Matthieu Bouat, Application Engineer at Portescap, discusses the parameters that designers should consider when developing the electronic control aspect of the motion system, particularly where factors such as battery life and the overall size and weight of the package are key concerns.

26th July 2021
Stepper motors are quieter yet offer 40% more torque and 3% higher efficiency

Stepper motors are quieter yet offer 40% more torque and 3% higher efficiency

EAO has introduced a new family of 56mm two-phase stepper motors that offer up to 40% higher torque than existing models to reduce cycle times and improve positioning speed in end-equipment such as precision medical devices, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, CCTV cameras, ATMs and XY positioning stages.

26th July 2021
Miniaturisation means smaller, higher performing machines

Miniaturisation means smaller, higher performing machines

As OEMs strive to develop ever more mobile and compact machines, the trend is forcing miniature motion control manufacturers to maintain pace. Miniature motors and controllers are enabling precision performance control with an increasing need for reliability in demanding applications. Gerard Bush of INMOCO explains how in meeting the demands, miniature motion technology is moving towards decentralised control.

26th July 2021
Scaling up production, fast

Scaling up production, fast

Manufacturers must increase production to capitalise on the record growth in new orders. However, scaling up production quickly without additional floor space and workers can be challenging. Here Dave Walsha, sales manager at precision drive system supplier EMS, explores how expanding automation holds the answer.

26th July 2021
Efficient material flow with complete safety

Efficient material flow with complete safety

The increasing automation of processes places growing demands on safety concepts. Classic concepts such as muting, for example, are often pushed to their limits. The intelligent safety solutions from Leuze enable complete safety, efficient material flow, and high system availability.

26th July 2021
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