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A pocket-sized tool for fast and effective troubleshooting

A pocket-sized tool for fast and effective troubleshooting

New from Fluke is a handheld tool that detects invisible near-infrared (850-1625nm) wavelengths used in fibre-optic communication to troubleshoot cable, port, polarity and transceiver issues.

2nd December 2021
Siemens expands collaboration with AWS for cloud-based digital transformation

Siemens expands collaboration with AWS for cloud-based digital transformation

Siemens Digital Industries Software and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have announced an expansion of their collaboration, which combines Siemens’ deep industry expertise with cloud services from AWS to help industrial companies accelerate digital transformation in the cloud.

1st December 2021
Designing a switchboard for a fishing trawler

Designing a switchboard for a fishing trawler

When NU-Design, a marine electrical services business based in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland needed help in the designing of a very specific control centre specification, the company’s engineers contacted Rittal UK to design a marine switchboard for a distribution and motor control centre (MCC) to be installed in a new Scottish trawler, the Endeavour V.

1st December 2021
Igus e-skin flat energy chain with three layers receives cleanroom Class 1 approval

Igus e-skin flat energy chain with three layers receives cleanroom Class 1 approval

In clean room environments such as laboratories, energy chains required to manage cables and hoses safely must be particle-free. Igus has developed the e-skin flat, an economical alternative to ribbon cables due to its modular design. Proof that the energy supply is particle-free according to ISO Class 1, not only as a single layer but also as a triple-layer ready-to-connect energy chain, was provided by the Fraunhofer cleanroom test.

1st December 2021
Broadest ever Molex range at RS includes antennas, industrial connectors and FFCs

Broadest ever Molex range at RS includes antennas, industrial connectors and FFCs

RS Components has invested in a major expansion of its Molex interconnect product range. RS can now offer designers, installers and maintenance engineers over 1,000 additional Molex products, ranging from state-of-the-art antennas and harsh-environment industrial connectors to an enhanced range of D-subs and cable connectors.

1st December 2021
IP65 to IP69K stainless steel hygiene locks from FDB Online

IP65 to IP69K stainless steel hygiene locks from FDB Online

Designed especially for use in hygiene defined areas, these classically designed L and T handles in AISI 316L with or without cylinder key locking mechanism are now available ex-stock from the FDB Panel Fittings Online store. They are designed for use in hygiene areas of food, pharmaceutical, medical, laboratory 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. They are said to be suited to stainless steel or plastic enclosures/cabinets for machine controls or power management and are vibration resistant for vehicle or machinery applications.

1st December 2021
LED component and indicator guide from Foremost Electronics

LED component and indicator guide from Foremost Electronics

Foremost Electronics is a UK distributor for Marl International, a UK manufacturer with over 45 years of experience in working with LEDs and adapting LED technology for innovative indication and lighting solutions for a wide range of market sectors.

30th November 2021
New covered compression latch from Southco enhances safety and reduces maintenance errors

New covered compression latch from Southco enhances safety and reduces maintenance errors

Southco has expanded its line of VISE ACTION compression latches with a new covered version that allows the operator to identify whether the latch is open or closed. Southco’s E3 VISE ACTION compression latch with bi-stable cover is designed with a cover that pops open when latch is not secure, providing visual indication of latch status. This new offering expands the line of ‘make safety visible by Southco’ products, which provide visual indication for improving safety and monitoring access in a wide variety of applications.

29th November 2021
Kontron announces Arm SystemReady IR certified edge compute platforms

Kontron announces Arm SystemReady IR certified edge compute platforms

Kontron joined the open, collaborative, standards-based initiative Arm Project Cassini to deliver a seamless cloud-native software experience for devices based on Arm Cortex-A. Developers of IoT and infrastructure edge solutions can access the power of Project Cassini today with Arm SystemReady certified devices and OS Linux support from the Arm ecosystem.

29th November 2021
Fast enclosure customisation speeds up security project utilities company

Fast enclosure customisation speeds up security project utilities company

A UK electricity utility company has been provided with 100 customised enclosures within two weeks of order. Industrial enclosure manufacturer, Spelsberg, was able to provide a customised sample within an hour of request to Avanti Lighting, which had been contracted by the utility company to develop a weather-proof CCTV bracket and enclosure mounting system.

26th November 2021
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