Industrial Technology

Instrument enclosures can now be specified in custom colours

Metcase’s TECHNOMET instrument enclosures can now be specified in custom colours – even in low volumes. Options range from trim and bezel highlights to bespoke colours for the whole enclosure.

7th January 2022

Enclosure hardware from FDB Panel Fittings for electronic equipment

The team at FDB Panel Fittings have noticed that in the past thirty years or so electronic devices have almost completely replaced electrical controls and yet the type and style of housing have remained remarkably constant through that time. From small boxes, desktop cases, and wall-mounted enclosures to complete suites of cabinets primarily in steel and stainless steel they have all required locks, hinges, fasteners, gaskets.

6th January 2022

10.4-inch TFT features enhanced industrial specification

Display solutions and embedded systems provider, Review Display Systems (RDS) has announced the introduction of a new 10.4-inch TFT P-series display module from industrial display manufacturer Tianma. The P1040XGF1MA00 features XGA resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels), a classic 4:3 aspect ratio and Super Fine TFT (SFT) technology which enables wide viewing angles and highly consistent colour reproduction.

6th January 2022

Kontron announces products featuring the latest 12th Gen Intel Core processors

Kontron has announced new boards and modules featuring the 12th Gen Intel Core processors (Codename Alderlake-S series) for the Internet of Things. Kontron will update the current mini-ITX, µATX and ATX motherboards with this new processor series, and has also selected it as the first platform to adopt the new PICMG COM-HPC/Client form factor, as it serves best new technology trends set by COM-HPC client specification.

6th January 2022

Structural boards made from recycled Igus energy chains

The Igus ‘chainge’ program has officially begun in the UK. Igus energy chains are now been recycled in a circular way, allowing them to be reused in the company’s own innovation display stands. Working in collaboration with recycling partner MyGroup in Hull, old energy chains were remanufactured into storm boards – versatile structural recycled plastic boards.

5th January 2022

AC cabinet cooling fans cut energy consumption by more than 30%

EAO has introduced a new series of energy efficient electronically commutated (EC) axial fans. The latest additions to the Sanyo Denki San Ace family of equipment cooling fans, the San Ace 172AD and 172ADW measure just 99mm by 250mm but deliver the cooling performance and low noise requirements demanded by high static pressure cooling applications such as FFU (fan filter units), air purifiers, cooling inverters and high-density telecom cabinets.

4th January 2022

Single-in-line reed relays rated up to 3kV stand-off voltage

The Series 100HV from Pickering Electronics are small Single-in-Line (SIP/SIL) reed relays rated up to 3kV stand-off voltage and with more than double the coil resistance of previous devices (up to 6800 Ohms).

4th January 2022

Mouser signs distribution agreement with Siretta for IoT mobile broadband technologies

Mouser Electronics has entered into a global distribution agreement with Siretta, a leading global manufacturer and developer of Internet of Things (IoT) products, software and complete end-to-end solutions. As part of the agreement, Mouser Electronics becomes an authorised distributor of Siretta’s advanced mobile broadband technologies, including its lines of SNYPER network signal analysers, high-speed QUARTZ industrial routers, and ZETA modem starter kits.

17th December 2021

Traditional stainless steel L and T handles for cabinet locking

Traditional style L and T enclosure handles in stainless steel with or without cylinder key locking mechanism are now available ex-stock from the FDB Online store. Special versions are designed for use in hygiene areas in food, pharmaceutical and related areas, where it is important to manage and minimise the accumulation of biological material – by design, by manufacturing quality and by pressure washdown.

17th December 2021

Why the future of industrial automation needs TSN

There is a lot of hype about one of the most significant and transformational developments in standard Ethernet technology – Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN). This is an enabling technology for industrial communications that can help to realise IT/OT convergence and lead to substantial enterprise-wide improvements. In effect, TSN and TSN-compatible devices are key to setting up futureproof Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) frameworks that enhance productivity, flexibility and responsiveness.

16th December 2021