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Laser machining centre revolutionises control panel production at LCA Controls

Laser machining centre revolutionises control panel production at LCA Controls

In a UK first, Runcorn and Ewloe-based electrical engineering firm LCA Controls has switched its control panel operations from manual production to laser-machining. The move is expected to transform its productivity and efficiency.

21st January 2018
SG Transmissions signs agreement with leading South Korean robotic manufacturer

SG Transmissions signs agreement with leading South Korean robotic manufacturer

SG Transmission has recently signed an agreement with a leading South Korean robotic manufacturer, to provide a permanent magnet brake which is small, lightweight and has a relatively high torque.

21st January 2018
Drones benefit from motion plastics

Drones benefit from motion plastics

Effective pest control can often be difficult, especially if surrounding areas must not be affected. The FitoStinger drone was developed exactly for this purpose. Its lightweight design is partly attributed to motion plastics from Igus that include the extremely light drylin linear guide made of carbon.

21st January 2018
How to create a cost-effective 270-degree robotic swivel arm

How to create a cost-effective 270-degree robotic swivel arm

In this video, you will see the benefits of using the ‘triflex swivel arm’ from motion plastics specialist Igus. For robot arm rotations of up to 270° on a single axis, the triflex cable management system for 3D movement can be fitted with the new swivel arm. It is a space saving mechanism that is easy to install and cost effective.

18th December 2017
Easy transition from

Easy transition from "helping hand" to full automation

New from RARUK Automation is ProFeeder, a compact, mobile and modular robot cell that can be easily moved between production and processing machines to increase productivity. It is designed to accept a robot arm – such as a Universal Robot; also from RARUK Automation – and can be systematically expanded to give manufacturers a growth path to full automation.

18th December 2017
Device circuit breakers from Phoenix Contact with IO-Link technology

Device circuit breakers from Phoenix Contact with IO-Link technology

Networking protection and control units in systems and machines is becoming increasingly common. Operating states are gathered, visualised, and controlled within the scope of remote maintenance. The CBMC electronic circuit breakers can be incorporated into the comprehensive process control and monitoring concept via an integrated IO-Link interface. The compact, multi-channel circuit breakers are configured according to the specific system, thereby providing transparency across the entire system.

18th December 2017
Powerful, cost-effective motor

Powerful, cost-effective motor

With the EC-i 30, Maxon Motor is introducing a new brushless DC motor (BLDC). It has a diameter of 30mm and is therefore smaller than the EC-i 40 currently available. Like its predecessors, this motor stands out for its high dynamics, low cogging torque, and high torque. It is available in two lengths, each in a Standard and a High Torque version, with a maximum nominal torque of up to 110mNm at 75W.

18th December 2017
Flexible transport system

Flexible transport system

B&R has unveiled a new intelligent transport system, saying ACOPOStrak is the first system in the world to extend the economies of mass production down to batches of one. The purely electromagnetic ACOPOStrak diverters divide and merge product flows at full production speed.

18th December 2017
ABB extends the YuMi family

ABB extends the YuMi family

Building on the success of the YuMi collaborative, dual-arm industrial robot, ABB unveils its single-arm collaborative robot, which it says combines industry-leading capabilities with a much smaller footprint

18th December 2017
Schaeffler takes over remainder of Compact Dynamics

Schaeffler takes over remainder of Compact Dynamics

One year after acquiring the majority stake in Compact Dynamics, Schaeffler has now acquired the remaining 49% stake in the company from Semikron. Through the acquisition of the high-performance electric motor manufacturer, Schaeffler is expanding its expertise in the field of electric motors.

17th December 2017
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