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Atlas Copco expands into industrial process cooling applications

Atlas Copco expands into industrial process cooling applications

Atlas Copco has extended its industrial portfolio to include process cooling equipment. The newly launched TCX 4-90A is Atlas Copco’s first process cooling chiller range, with plans to introduce more new products to the market in 2021 and extend the range to include higher cooling capacities.

8th March 2021
Moog introduces digital servo drive with Combitronic capability

Moog introduces digital servo drive with Combitronic capability

Moog’s new DS2020 digital servo drive with Combitronic capability is a single-axis drive that operates a Moog CD series motor, providing high torque capabilities for large axes of motion and other demanding applications.

6th March 2021
Heavy-duty AC motor drive performance at a normal-duty price point

Heavy-duty AC motor drive performance at a normal-duty price point

Selecting an AC motor drive that will be able to supply all the power and flexibility required without over- or under-dimensioning can be a challenge. A careful choice ensures the efficiency and reliability of equipment, systems, and production facilities. The new C2000 Plus Series of vector control motor drives from Delta offers improved overload capacity, making these drives an outstanding choice for more applications than ever before.

6th March 2021
Big features mean big benefits in miniature laser distance sensors

Big features mean big benefits in miniature laser distance sensors

The development of miniature laser distance sensors which provide exceptional measurement performance are a vital component in today’s more compact machines and systems, helping manufacturers to meet the ever-present demands for optimum efficiency. The new miniaturised OM20 and OM30 laser sensors available from sensing and instrumentation specialist Baumer are a good example being perfectly suited to handling precise measurement tasks, despite their ultra-compact size.

6th March 2021
NSK completes acquisition of Brüel & Kjær Vibro

NSK completes acquisition of Brüel & Kjær Vibro

NSK has completed the acquisition of Brüel & Kjær Vibro (‘B&K Vibro’), a global condition monitoring system (CMS) specialist. Following the initial announcement on 10 December 2020, finalising the purchase of B&K Vibro from Spectris will further strengthen NSK’s ability to meet customer demand for automation, labour savings, smart technology and environmentally sustainable solutions.

4th March 2021
Festo introduces the MS2 – its smallest and lightest air preparation unit to date

Festo introduces the MS2 – its smallest and lightest air preparation unit to date

The new MS2 air preparation units from industrial automation specialist Festo allows machine builders and design engineers to put precision and accuracy close to the process without compromising on flow rates. The MS2 is designed to deliver the optimum combination of compact design, low weight and high flow rates that are ideally suited to end of arm tooling applications in electronics and small parts assembly.

3rd March 2021
Trio Motion Technology welcomes new President as co-founders step down

Trio Motion Technology welcomes new President as co-founders step down

Trio Motion Technology, the motion-first machine solution provider, has appointed Tom Alexander as new company President. Concluding a transitional hand over period, Chris Backhouse, Trio’s co-founder and previous Managing Director, has now stepped down from the role. Fellow Trio co-founder, Roy Bamforth, has also moved from his position of Sales Director to become a Non-Executive Director.

3rd March 2021
Get the right recipe to leave the others behind

Get the right recipe to leave the others behind

Businesses that build, handle, and ship products are looking for ways to increase productivity by raising output without compromising accuracy. It’s the key to delivering the best possible value and the fastest turnaround to maximize customer satisfaction and maintain the competitive edge.

2nd March 2021
Mini motor provides accurate and reliable control for automated medication dispenser

Mini motor provides accurate and reliable control for automated medication dispenser

An automated medication dispenser manufacturer has selected Portescap’s mini-stepper motors for reliable, accurate control. The mini motors provide a cost-effective, maintenance-free solution for the medication dispenser, which can be installed in systems designed for home use.

2nd March 2021
Vision enabled mobile robot revolutionises semiconductor manufacturing

Vision enabled mobile robot revolutionises semiconductor manufacturing

With the Semi Mobility Solution, Kuka has taken a decisive step in semiconductor production automation. Until recently, robotics have been used in the individual production steps. Kuka has created a mobile robot that is also responsible for transporting the highly sensitive wafers from station to station. On board the robot is an image processing system from Cognex that is high-performing, yet compact in size.

2nd March 2021
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