Industrial Technology

Motors for infrared technology systems

Dave Walsha, commercial development officer at Electromechanical Systems (EMS), looks at the applications of infrared technology and the motor technologies advancing them.

24th November 2020

New harmony: the G5-5 harmonic recommendations demand attention

The new G5-5 recommendations on harmonic disturbance are a significant change to the previous G5-4. System integrators and end users must take note to ensure compliance and variable speed drive manufacturers will also need to assist by making their product data available. Wayne Turtill, Product Manager for Variable Speed Drives, Servos and Low Voltage Switchgear at Mitsubishi Electric UK, explains the impact of G5-5.

24th November 2020

Considerations for a linear guidance system

The fundamental element of any production cell is how to guide and transfer a component around the system. There are many options, each offering different advantages. When choosing which guidance system to specify, there are a few key aspects that should be taken into consideration. This article will consider recirculating ball bearing guide systems versus HepcoMotion’s V guide systems.

24th November 2020

Connected safety for improved productivity

What is a Safe Network and what benefits does it offer for system designers and users? Dr Martin Kidman, Safety Specialist at Sick UK, provides a useful, step-by-step ‘walk through’ of the principles of Safe Networks, how safe information can be transmitted over them, and the advantages that can be gained.

24th November 2020

Preparing manufacturing for the new normal

Greg Hookings, Head of Business Development – Digitalisation, Stratus Technologies, looks at how edge computing can prepare manufacturing for the new normal in a post covid-19 world.

24th November 2020

I/O modules enable process control with the need for a separate PLC

Two new series of I/O modules for Control Techniques’ drives have been designed to enable applications to be managed without the need for a PLC or SCADA system. In the first configuration, add-on RTMoE or Modbus TCP Remote I/O modules connect directly via the on-board Ethernet port of the M7XX series drives, or via the on-board Ethernet port of the MC210 Machine Control option modules.

24th November 2020

ABB Food Safe motors withstand over 1,100 washdown cycles

Maintaining product safety in food and beverage plants requires strict hygiene standards. Frequent washdowns are required to avoid contamination. The challenge is that electric motors used in these facilities can be damaged by aggressive cleaning. ABB Food safe motors to address the washdown challenge.

24th November 2020

Distributor becomes manufacturer of social distancing solution

Turck Banner’s systems division has a reputation for bringing together a diverse array of products to form cohesive systems solving the requirements of major industrial companies. However it had not manufactured its own product in the UK until July of this year.

24th November 2020

Re-energising European battery cell production

Artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics can play a key role in powering up the industry, says Henry Claussnitzer, Business Engagement Manager, Omron Europe.

24th November 2020