Industrial Technology

Cleanroom flat cable management system for semiconductor and medical industry

Kabelschlepp Metool says its new Cleanveyor is an innovative cable carrier system that achieves very good cleanliness levels through minimal abrasion. The solution, which was developed specifically for use in cleanrooms, can also be equipped with cables and pneumatic hoses and delivered ready to install.

4th October 2021

Yokogawa invests in Japan-based startup CyberneX

Yokogawa has invested in CyberneX, a Japan-based startup that has developed a compact, lightweight, and high-performance earphone-type device capable of measuring brainwaves in real time. CyberneX and Yokogawa will collaborate in the conduct of empirical research with the aim of constructing a platform for the visualisation of information on the mental states of individuals, based on brainwave data. The companies will work to develop applications that will lead to the effective utilisation of this technology by industry and society.

1st October 2021

Simplify safe signal transmission in sensor-actuator applications

Field-wireable M8 signal cable connectors from Binder support efficient and reliable installations in sensor and actuator applications. Featuring snap-in quick locking and now offered with 3 to 6 pins, they are said to prove themselves in industrial applications that require reliable signal transmission and are subject to installation space constraints.

1st October 2021

BEDS Series lockable IP66 galvanised steel door enclosures new from BCL

New from BCL Enclosures, the BEDS Series of lockable, solid door steel enclosures are designed to provide high-quality, secure, cost-effective protection for exterior electronic and electrical installations, providing IP66-rated protection against water and dust ingress as well as meeting IK10 specifications against impact.

1st October 2021

PEI-Genesis celebrates 75 years of engineered connector solutions

Electrical connector specialist PEI-Genesis is celebrating 75 years in business. From storing inventory in rented garages in Philadelphia, today the company is a global leader in the design and assembly of custom interconnect solutions, supplying into harsh environment sectors such as military, medical, aerospace, transportation and industrial. Now, the company is preparing for the next generation of connector challenges including drones, space and electric vehicles.

30th September 2021

PEI-Genesis announces sale of FilConn to Hermetic Solutions Group

Custom engineered interconnect solutions provider PEI-Genesis has signed a definitive agreement to sell FilConn to Hermetic Solutions Group (HSG). PEI-Genesis acquired FilConn in 2016 to better serve customers’ needs for low volume, quick turn, custom connectors. With the sale of FilConn, PEI-Genesis can focus on its value-added assembly capabilities, a core competency for 75 years.

28th September 2021

Emka new 2020/2021 specialist hardware catalogue available as download

Emka says its main catalogue is a “must-have” reference for any specialist panel builder or custom vehicle manufacturer – and the new 2020/2021 version is now available to download online from their website at /redirect-link.php?shash=ZW1rYS1uZXctMjAyMDIwMjEtc3BlY2lhbGlzdC1oYXJkd2FyZS1jYXRhbG9ndWUtYXZhaWxhYmxlLWFzLWRvd25sb2FkSW5kdXN0cmlhbCBUZWNobm9sb2d5&story_id=37529&hash=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZW1rYS5jb20vdWtfZW4vc2VydmljZXMvZG93bmxvYWQvaW5kdXN0cnkvSW5kdXN0cmlhbCBUZWNobm9sb2d5.

28th September 2021

Bridge handle range from FDB Panel Fittings

The FDB Panel Fittings online program of bridge handles has been optimised for a large number of applications. Explains MD Gary Miles: “We have serviced the specialist panel building industry for many years and so when it came to selecting common items, like bridge handles for our online store it was important that we offer high quality items suitable for applications such as mechanical engineering, tool making, electrical housings, medical and health generally – and the food/pharmaceutical processing industries.”

24th September 2021

Network communication opens new opportunities for industrial joysticks

Lifting a steel beam, moving a container or controlling a crane does not require much raw strength nowadays. On the contrary, what is required is dexterity and a joystick. Kristianstads Lyftdon AB in Sweden has long experience of producing ergonomic solutions for the operator cabins from which you control cranes and industrial operations. With the help of HMS Anybus technology, their new joystick can be used in industrial applications using Profinet.

23rd September 2021

Emka swinghandle locking solutions for switch and control cabinets

Emka has announced that it now offers a wide range of market-leading swinghandle designs that feature a safe rest position with leverage comparable to an L handle, but without the protrusion where people and clothing may get caught. This is important in often busy and crowded industrial environments, where protruding handles might otherwise present a safety hazard. Their low profile also provides a smoother surface when in transit, where L and T handles can damage adjacent cabinets or may need on-site installation – a swinghandle design resolves all these problems.

23rd September 2021