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Wireless position sensor range

Wireless position sensor range

Steute has developed a new wireless sensor specifically for a defined application within the field of intralogistics. The RF RW-NET wireless position sensor detects whether a small parts container is positioned on the roller conveyor of, for example, a Kanban rack, and transmits a corresponding signal to the superordinate control system via access points in the sWave.NET wireless network.

23rd March 2018
The drive to Industry 4.0

The drive to Industry 4.0

The CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA), in association with the OPC Foundation, has announced an OPC UA companion specification for the CLPA’s new “CSP+ for Machine” technology to further ease the implementation of Industry 4.0 type applications. CSP+ for Machine is an extension of the CLPA’s existing CSP+ (Control & Communication System Profile) that provides easy network configuration and maintenance by offering profiles that describe each device on a CC-Link IE or CC-Link network.

23rd March 2018
Considerations in selecting draw wire sensors

Considerations in selecting draw wire sensors

When selecting draw wire position sensors, a number of factors need to be considered, including their size and compactness, measuring range, output options and ease of customisation for high volume OEM applications, says Chris Jones of Micro-Epsilon.

23rd March 2018
Brake technology 4.0

Brake technology 4.0

Monitoring and controlling brakes intelligently can lead to greater levels of safety and equip power transmission systems for the challenges of Industry 4.0. New monitoring modules are the enabler.

23rd March 2018
Look beyond the price tag for cost-efficient seals

Look beyond the price tag for cost-efficient seals

Cost should not be the only consideration when selecting mechanical seals for pumps and other rotating equipment, says Paul Green of AESSeal. To achieve a better return on investment, a wise buyer also looks for factors such as reliability, traceability and customer service.

23rd March 2018
Actuators keep Sperry Rail on track

Actuators keep Sperry Rail on track

Customised actuators have dramatically improved the accuracy and lifespan of Sperry Rail’s pioneering ultrasonic positioning signal, used to inspect railway tracks for irregularities.

23rd March 2018
Articulate gantries keep axle production moving

Articulate gantries keep axle production moving

When Midlands-based MTI Welding Technologies was asked by a German customer to design and build a new automotive production cell, integrating its world-leading double head friction welding technology with a series of product conveying and handling systems, it turned to Güdel for the supply of gantry robots.

23rd March 2018
On the edge of the Industry 4.0 wave

On the edge of the Industry 4.0 wave

Newer technologies are increasingly solving manufacturing issues, but we still have a way to go before we unlock the full potential behind the hype of Industry 4.0. So say the experts at Brain Boxes, who add that the edge is where the factory meets the network and communicates, and that this is a place smart technologies can show their worth.

23rd March 2018
Industry 4.0 doesn

Industry 4.0 doesn"t have to be difficult

The potential of digitalised manufacturing could mean stronger links between design and production, interconnected machines, factories and supply chains, transparency into supplier factories, and improved efficiency and productivity. But many companies are fearful of even setting out on an Industry 4.0 journey.

23rd March 2018
Modularisation and the pursuit of Industry 4.0

Modularisation and the pursuit of Industry 4.0

Modularisation has been a feature of machine design for at least two decades. With more recent developments – not least Industry 4.0 – have come further challenges of integration and communications, not just between modules, but across enterprise wide platforms. Neil Beaumont of Lenze examines the problems and offers some solutions.

23rd March 2018
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