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Interroll announces expansion of drum motor platform and conveying solutions

Interroll announces expansion of drum motor platform and conveying solutions

As one of the worldwide leading intralogistic key product suppliers, Interroll will present its range of state-of-the-art conveyor components and  integrated drive solutions at the PPMA Show 2018,  25th– 27th September, NEC in Birmingham.

14th September 2018
Introducing new ultrasonic sensors from Elobau

Introducing new ultrasonic sensors from Elobau

Elobau UK will be introducing its new range of ultrasonic sensors at the PPMA show in Birmingham from 25-27 September. 

14th September 2018
Customised sensor delivers a competitive advantage

Customised sensor delivers a competitive advantage

The number and variety of standard sensors appears enormous, and yet factors such as measurement methods, size, performance and interfaces mean that many compromises often have to be made in specific applications. Swiss HVAC valve and actuator specialist Belimo Automation has chosen an alternative that requires no compromises, commissioning a customised sensor solution.

14th September 2018
Baumer encoders offer durability and precision

Baumer encoders offer durability and precision

The tough demands of industrial environments and challenging outdoor applications inevitably tests the durability and reliability of components such as sensors and encoders. Furthermore, for some applications the challenge is also for more sophisticated and specialised control, resulting in the need for components which offer the vital combination of robustness and optimum precision.

14th September 2018
Thermal imaging tools key in futuristic transport project

Thermal imaging tools key in futuristic transport project

Here’s a challenge: build your own Hyperloop pod prototype and test it at Elon Musk’s SpaceX headquarters in California. Who said engineering can’t be fun? Engineering students from the University of Edinburgh who were accepted to participate in the exciting SpaceX Hyperloop Pod competition used thermal imaging and measurement technology from Flir to make sure their prototype was ready for the race.

14th September 2018
Temperature management

Temperature management

Food processing is a sector that demands very high levels of efficiency to meet daily production targets. And productivity is a growing issue for food production worldwide. The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs expects the global population to be in excess of 11 billion by 2100.  That’s more than twice what it was in 1990 and so, preparing for tomorrow, there needs to be an even keener focus on productivity to make sure there’s enough food for everyone to thrive.

14th September 2018
Industry 4.0 – Winning by Marginal Gains

Industry 4.0 – Winning by Marginal Gains

The holy grail of the fourth industrial revolution – Industry 4.0 – appeals to our human desire for sea change – a magical something that leapfrogs us right over the competition. The prospect is an enticing one: If only engineers had a magic wand to wave over their processes, it could cut wastage or downtime in half, achieve a step change in consistent product quality, or boost yield and margins.

14th September 2018
A quick guide to selecting the best linear motion product

A quick guide to selecting the best linear motion product

There is a vast range of linear motion products on the market and it can be difficult to know which product to select. Kate Harden of Euro-Bearings discusses the various types of products available and explores their advantages, disadvantages and limitations.

14th September 2018
Powering ahead with a new cable entry system

Powering ahead with a new cable entry system

Buttkereit is to offer Murrplastik cable entry systems to customers throughout the UK. Murrplastik’s cable management solutions can be found in just about every industry sector including: automotive, rail, medical, mechanical engineering and packaging. Over 100 patent applications bolster the technical innovation inherent in the company’s product range, which delivers a competitive advantage to their customers.

14th September 2018
Reliable energy supply for exploring the sun

Reliable energy supply for exploring the sun

Researchers from the US National Science Foundation (NSF) want to use the DKIST solar telescope on the island of Maui (Hawaii) to examine the changes in the sun and its effects on Earth in the near future. Central to the success of the facility is the reliable supply of power, and this has been assured through the use of two separate drag chain systems.

14th September 2018
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