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IFM provides all-in-one control and monitoring for quarter-turn valves

IFM provides all-in-one control and monitoring for quarter-turn valves

Featuring compact construction and easy mounting, the new MVQ201 valve sensor from IFM Electronic not only evaluates the valve position to the nearest degree, but also has an integral M12 connection that can be used for connecting the pneumatic actuator solenoid. With this option, the valve is controlled via the same IO-Link connection used to monitor the sensor, which eliminates the need for separate valve wiring, thereby reducing both installation complexity and cost.

14th October 2020
Maxon develops ultra-efficient UAV drive with startup Flybotix

Maxon develops ultra-efficient UAV drive with startup Flybotix

Maxon has collaborated with drone startup Flybotix to develop performance-optimised brushless DC motors for a new kind of inspection drone. With the know-how gained from this and other projects, Maxon is making inroads into the new UAV market, where the reliability and quality of components are becoming more important. 

13th October 2020
Enclosure customisation is key for fire safety control unit

Enclosure customisation is key for fire safety control unit

The manufacturer of a new fire safety control unit has identified in-house precision customisation as the key factor in the selection of its protective enclosure. Coda Octopus Martech has chosen Spelsberg to supply the industrial enclosure for a new fire pump package.

12th October 2020
Reliability and productivity in automated warehouses

Reliability and productivity in automated warehouses

Central to automated warehouses are the components that guide and transfer a component around the system. Whether it’s a linear actuator to vertically retrieve a part from high racking or a ring system to rotate an autonomous picking robot, linear and rotary products play a key part. The experts from HepcoMotion tell us more.

12th October 2020
Making charging sustainable for forklift truck batteries

Making charging sustainable for forklift truck batteries

Saint-Gobain and its many well-known brands design, manufacture and distribute material solutions found in buildings, transportation, infrastructure and many industrial applications. As well as providing comfort, performance and safety their solutions also address the challenges of sustainable construction, resource efficiency and climate change. One of these materials is glass. Saint-Gobain is Europe's number one manufacturer of flat glass for the construction industry and this takes place at their site in Eggborough, East Yorkshire.

12th October 2020
Motors help aircraft make the most out of their fuel

Motors help aircraft make the most out of their fuel

On December 17, 1903 in North Carolina, the Wright Flyer became the first powered, heavier-than-air machine to achieve sustained flight with a pilot aboard. The modern ambition for many aircraft designers is to achieve the opposite – aircraft that is lighter than air. Here, Stewart Goulding of EMS explains how electric motors are helping aircraft make the most out of their fuel.

12th October 2020
Compressor upgrade delivers an energy saving bonus

Compressor upgrade delivers an energy saving bonus

When Fabricon Design replaced its existing compressor installation with an Atlas Copco VSD+ unit to sustain the air supply of its state-of-the-art CNC machining operation, it also gained the benefit of annual energy savings in the region of 51%.

12th October 2020
RS clocks up one million members on DesignSpark platform

RS clocks up one million members on DesignSpark platform

RS Components is marking a significant milestone this week as the company recorded more than one million members on its DesignSpark engineering platform. This impressive number of registrations has been achieved in the same year that the company celebrates 10 years of DesignSpark and signals the platform’s importance and popularity amongst the global engineering community.

12th October 2020
IDS extends Ensenso N 3D camera series

IDS extends Ensenso N 3D camera series

The Ensenso N-Series from IDS is a compact and robust 3D camera system designed specifically for 3D applications in robotics and automated series production. Thanks to IP65/67 protection, it is also well-suited for use in harsher environments. The camera family is now being expanded by the new N40 and N45 models. They feature a novel design both inside and outside. Lightweight and with rounded edges, they open up new application possibilities, for example in collaborative robotics.

9th October 2020
Flir Systems announces four new Exx-Series handheld thermal imaging cameras

Flir Systems announces four new Exx-Series handheld thermal imaging cameras

Flir Systems has announced four new additions to its Exx-Series of advanced thermal imaging cameras: the E96, E86, E76 and E54. Compared to predecessor Exx-Series cameras, the new cameras offer enhanced thermal resolution for more vibrant, easy-to-read images and on-camera routing capability to improve field survey efficiency. The new Exx-Series cameras are designed to help professionals detect the early signs of building issues, identify hot spots, troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems, and prevent problems before they cause damage that leads to expensive repairs.

9th October 2020
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