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Competitive factories need to leverage the power of data

Competitive factories need to leverage the power of data

Boosting responsiveness, productivity and flexibility on the factory floor is the key to enhanced competitiveness. Efficient data management using the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is therefore increasingly important in extending communication beyond the production cell and ensuring the successful deployment of new and updated automation systems.

4th May 2021
Virtual panel event on industrial connectivity – 17 May 2021

Virtual panel event on industrial connectivity – 17 May 2021

Analog Devices is hosting a 60-minute virtual panel discussion between industry experts, exploring the intersection of connectivity and Industry 4.0. It focuses on the themes identified in the recent Forrester study, commissioned by Analog Devices, on the topic of industrial innovation. The virtual event will be held on Monday 17 May at 4:00pm UK time.

4th May 2021
Igus delta robot provides chemical-free weeding for crops

Igus delta robot provides chemical-free weeding for crops

With herbicide-based blanket weed-killing regimes becoming increasingly expensive and increasingly ineffective, Farming-as-a-Service start-up the Small Robot Company is offering a robotic alternative that uses artificial intelligence to identify and kill weeds on an individual plant basis. Central to the operation of the system in these most challenging of outdoor conditions are delta robots from Igus.

29th April 2021
Ruland expands range of International Series shaft collars

Ruland expands range of International Series shaft collars

Ruland has expanded its range of International Series shaft collars to include quick clamping with clamping lever, mountable with or without quick clamping lever, and anodized aluminium bodies with stainless steel hardware. The International Series is an application solution series that lets designers work with inch or metric bore shaft collars that share a single set of dimensions and hardware. This standardization makes it easier to specify shaft collars in different parts of the machine as the envelope will be the same and the use of metric hardware reduces the installation tool variability needed to assemble components in the machine.

27th April 2021
Emka locking solutions for telecommunication and outdoor cabinets

Emka locking solutions for telecommunication and outdoor cabinets

Multifunctional enclosures or cable distributor cabinets can be found on almost every street corner, serving the community by bringing telephone, internet and TV signals into nearby houses. The water supply, traffic management (traffic light systems etc.) electricity suppliers and 5G providers also locate their infrastructure in such cabinets. These facilities are highly sensitive and have become a popular target for vandals for a variety of reasons from senseless destruction, to theft of copper wiring.

27th April 2021
In-cylinder position sensor now with CANopen and CAN SAE J1939 interface options

In-cylinder position sensor now with CANopen and CAN SAE J1939 interface options

Novotechnik’s well proven TM1 series linear position sensors are specifically designed for straightforward and direct integration within hydraulic or pneumatic cylinder pressure chambers. Recently announced by the advanced measurement technology leader, and available with full support from Variohm EuroSensor, this exceptionally durable sensor series is offered with CANopen or CAN SAE J1939 interfaces.

27th April 2021
Improved appearance, durability and production speed

Improved appearance, durability and production speed

The thick bond lines and slow curing speed of a high-viscosity silicone rubber adhesive (RTV) used to bond aluminium letters to PVC sign boards was causing aesthetic issues and slowing production for a retail sign manufacturer.  The problem was also compounded by the low bond strength of the adhesive which often resulted in letters falling off the boards in transit or after installation.

27th April 2021
Weg publishes infographic for purchasing considerations on gearbox technology

Weg publishes infographic for purchasing considerations on gearbox technology

Gearbox, motor and drive manufacturer, WEG has published an infographic to help engineers understand gear technology. The infographic, which provides an introduction on the five popular gear types and offers application-specific considerations, ensures plant operators have the information they need before purchasing a gear unit. It can be viewed on the Weg website.

27th April 2021
Plastic PCB fuse holder with optional transparent insulation cover from Hylec

Plastic PCB fuse holder with optional transparent insulation cover from Hylec

Hylec-APL, the specialist supplier of electrical components and enclosures, has launched a new 5mm x 20mm PCB fuse holder, the DFH02, for either PCB or thru-hole mounting. The DFH02 features a transparent insulation cover which provides protection for the fuse and makes installation and removal simple.  This style of fuse holder is the most popular and best-selling type of fuse holder on the market.

27th April 2021
New frameless motor improves torque density and reduces cogging

New frameless motor improves torque density and reduces cogging

Celera Motion has launched a new frameless motor that provides high torque density in a compact form factor, combined with smooth motion. The Omni+ motor series, distributed to the UK by Inmoco, improves thermal management with lower power dissipation and decreased temperature rise. The Omni+ Series is well suited for medical robotic joints and industrial applications that demand high power density in a compact footprint.

27th April 2021
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