When one distribution hub is not enough...

After a thorough review of its European business, Fibox has made the decision to invest in a second logistics hub to help them optimise delivery times and, in turn, their overall efficiency. Together with the company's existing European hub in Germany, and existing facilities in Poland, the new warehouse will be based in Turku, Finland to support the burgeoning demand in Scandinavia for Fibox standard products, in particular the new ARCA range of wall mounting cabinets which is already exceeding sales expectations in Europe.

HMIs provide the driver for improved machine design

How many HMIs today are specified solely on the basis of screen size and price? While these factors are undoubtedly important, Omron's James Riley argues that a re-evaluation of the power and capability of modern HMIs could yield important benefits and begin to drive a fundamental change in the way machines are designed.

Rittal's latest RPE design software

Rittal have launched a major upgrade to their RPE design software, complemented by the IEC 61439 guide book, which covers aspects of the standard that effect all control panels.

Light e-chain solution for large hoses and cables

The new E4.1 light e-chain from energy chain specialist igus meets the engineers and designers' need for a strong but light e-chain. It combines the benefits of the E4.1 series' ruggedness and the E2/000 system's easy accessibility. When used with "extender" crossbars, this e-chain has even more potential for carrying larger hoses. 

Han Hood Link speeds cable-to-cable connection

HARTING has expanded its Han B industrial connector product portfolio with the addition of Han Hood Link: a new locking system that speeds cable-to-cable connection by allowing the connection of two standard HARTING 16B hoods while simultaneously achieving an IP 65 degree of protection. 

Pluggable feed-through housing eases cable installation in industrial environments

HARTING has introduced a robust pluggable feed-through connector housing to its Han-Yellock connector family that eases the laying of cable through different rooms in industrial environments. The new panel feed-through not only facilitates handling, but also offers considerable robustness along with an IP 67 degree of protection in the plugged-in condition.

E2 micro e-chains are small, light and even stronger

E2 micro e-chains have been carefully developed by plastics expert, igus, to be the smallest, lightest and most stable of the e-chain range. Available in seven widths, these e-chains feature improved strength and, with small inner heights and bending radii, are ideal for a wide range of applications horizontal, sideways, vertical and rotating applications anywhere where space is critical. 

Highly sensitive and really tough

With the MP 20.2, Murrplastik Systemtechnik supplements its Multi-Line family of cable drag chains with a one-piece, robust and inexpensive version for use on small and fast handling and assembly robots. 

Latest energy chains and bearings solutions at ABTT 2014

Leading polymer specialist igus UK will be exhibiting its innovative range of cable management systems, flexible cables and bearings solutions for the theatre industry at the ABTT Show in London. Visitors to the igus stand will also see live demonstrations of its solutions as well as meet industry experts.

LabVIEW software now fully compatible with LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3

National Instruments has added the capability to use LabVIEW system design software to program the LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 robotics platform. The LabVIEW Module for LEGO MINDSTORMS, a free download, is available for education and retail. The software helps students, engineers and hobbyists alike create programs that communicate with and control the EV3 brick with LabVIEW. Because LabVIEW has connectivity with thousands of sensors, devices and systems, users of all experience levels can quickly design complex and powerful robotics projects, which makes this platform ideal for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education.