Industrial Technology

Composite materials for EV battery enclosures

Jari Sopanen of Exel Composites explains how composite EV battery enclosures could support the overall light weighting mission, and provide additional structural benefits compared with the traditional metal offerings.

21st June 2021

New e-bike charging station answers boom in UK electric bike sales

A European industry leading enclosure manufacturer has released a complete electric bicycle charging station for commercial and municipal locations. The release comes in response to the massive increase in e-bike sales. Spelsberg’s charging stations incorporate a choice of the most commonly used e-bike connector systems and four charging points, protected within an all-weather enclosure for outside or indoor installation.

21st June 2021

Aluminium enclosures from Metcase for gas analysis electronics applications

Metcase’s portable instrument enclosures and 19in rack cases have become increasingly popular with electronics engineers designing new gas analysis equipment. A key reason is that the enclosures can be ordered fully modified, ready for the production line. These stylish, robust aluminium enclosures are also ideal for other applications including networking, laboratory instrumentation, industrial control, sound and studio electronics, medical and wellness applications.

21st June 2021

Igus FastConnect system reduces assembly time by 46%

Igus now offers a new chainflex Profinet cable for the fast connection of cables in the field. For this purpose, Igus has developed ‘FastConnect’ technology, allowing the cable to be easily stripped in just a few simple steps, reducing assembly time by 46 per cent. The new Profinet system also has a long service life, especially when used dynamically in energy chainsv, and a 36-month warranty.

21st June 2021

Han S connectors from Harting gives users a complete cable assembly

Energy efficiency is an important global topic. Across their broad product range, Harting is addressing this theme by offering specific solutions. With the Han S, Harting has developed a series of connectors that enable customers to build energy storage systems based on battery modules.

19th June 2021

Robust and maintenance-free steel cable carriers from Kabelschlepp

Steel-Line cable carriers from Kabelschlepp Metool are designed for extreme applications. The company's extensive experience of applications and design expertise guarantee success, particularly in extreme environments. The proven cable carriers are being constantly further developed and continue to move into new areas of application.

19th June 2021

Robust and flexible approach for LV switchgear enclosure

Enclosures play a vital role in protecting switchgear from damage, as well as ensuring the safety of people nearby. Combining these aspects with a flexible, modular system that can be customised appropriately creates an enclosure layout that’s a best fit for switchgear protection needs.

7th June 2021

Binder adds extra security for its snap-in circular connectors

Binder’s comprehensive product offering provides a circular connector series for many industrial application sectors. Now, with a new accessory, binder can improve two of its circular connector series with increased security and safety as required by a range of applications. With new locking clips, binder is meeting the increasing demand in the snap-in segment.

1st June 2021

KiStudio Lab is a highly cost-effective way of managing an entire measuring chain

The KiStudio Lab software package from Kistler offers an intuitive way of setting up and executing a measurement quickly and easily. Together with the powerful analysis software jBEAM, the user gets a comprehensive package for many test and measurement tasks.

1st June 2021

Why TSN will soon be a must-have for competitive manufacturing

Futureproof Connected Industries rely on responsive, data-driven operations. Advanced industrial networks that incorporate Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) are key enablers for such systems. By selecting them, companies can benefit from high-speed, reliable communications for Industry 4.0 applications.

17th May 2021