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Repercussions of the ErP Directive

Repercussions of the ErP Directive

The introduction of ErP directive has brought a focus on electric motors to the fore, but that is not enough. To optimise efficiency, switchgear also has to be considered, says Stuart Greenwood of Eaton Electrical.

25th May 2015
The compact PLC is back: Mitsubishi Electric launches the new iQ-F PLC series

The compact PLC is back: Mitsubishi Electric launches the new iQ-F PLC series

Mitsubishi Electric has expanded its iQ range of PLCs with the compact MELSEC iQ-F series, building on the legacy of the market leading FX platform and broadening the range of available applications with a comprehensive set of 'built in' functions that offer features only previously found as add-ons or which did not exist at all in this category of PLCs.

25th May 2015
EPLAN announces latest Expert Dialogues learning events

EPLAN announces latest Expert Dialogues learning events

As part of its newly launched EPLAN Experience, leading CAE software developer EPLAN is hosting series of events to help companies meet key engineering challenges by ensuring that they are using an optimal and flexible design process for their automation projects. The next of the Expert Dialogues events will take place at Kettering Park Hotel in Kettering on the 17th June 2015.

11th May 2015
Reece Safety Products chooses Fibox for substation rescue kits

Reece Safety Products chooses Fibox for substation rescue kits

When it comes to staff safety, personnel who are tasked to enter HV substations to carry out specific duties are in the main, fully trained to recognise the dangers associated with high voltage power equipment. Even so, high voltage substations are still seen as major potential accident areas where rapid intervention can determine whether your engineer will survive the accident.

29th April 2015
Flir signs worldwide distribution agreement with RS

Flir signs worldwide distribution agreement with RS

Flir Systems is delighted to confirm a major new distribution agreement with RS Components, the global distributor for engineers. This partnership will give RS Components' customers access to a wide range of Flir thermal imaging cameras and premium grade instruments for testing and troubleshooting in preventative maintenance and building science.

28th April 2015
Is IT taking you backwards into the future?

Is IT taking you backwards into the future?

The IT world is changing fast, and staying abreast of new developments as well as across issues such as security and energy consumption is a constant concern for IT executives.

27th April 2015
Innovative enclosures specified for airport approach lighting project

Innovative enclosures specified for airport approach lighting project

Fibox was delighted to learn that its state-of-the-art Arca enclosures had been specified to house the critical components installed in the new approach lighting system recently installed at the City of Derry Airport, located on the south bank of Lough Foyle in the North West of Ireland.

23rd April 2015
The future of open automation networks

The future of open automation networks

The topic of "Industry 4.0" has become of key interest to everyone in the automation community and the customers who depend on them for innovative solutions. In general terms, Industry 4.0 is seen as the next big change in manufacturing, where so called "cyber physical systems" and the Internet of Things will provide significant benefits to increase the capabilities, efficiency and flexibility of manufacturing systems in general.

23rd April 2015
Ultra-low-profile electric footswitch offers improved operator comfort

Ultra-low-profile electric footswitch offers improved operator comfort

Herga Technology has launched a new rear-hinged ultra-low-profile footswitch with a height of just 10 mm that offers improved operator comfort by reducing calf and Achilles strain. With an electrical rating 24 V DC at 50 mA and SPST N/O contact configuration, the 6250 series 'Flatswitch' is designed to meet commercial standards for comfortable prolonged use on medical and office equipment as well as industrial machinery.

23rd April 2015
New braided sleeving provides simple EMC screening

New braided sleeving provides simple EMC screening

Flexicon has launched a tinned copper braid system to screen cables from electromagnetic, electrostatic and RF interference. Available in a range of diameters, FTCB can be sleeved over cables before they are drawn into conduits. It is normally supplied on a disposable PVC former or it can be supplied in flat form on a reel by request.

23rd April 2015
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