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Come inside SICK

Come inside SICK"s fully-operational Smart Factory

SICK offers a fascinating glimpse through the doors of its own Industry 4.0 factory – and proves it pays to practice what you preach.

21st September 2019
Cable management for demanding applications

Cable management for demanding applications

From cleanroom environments to applications with elevated temperatures, cables have to meet demanding performance requirements. Here we look at some of the innovations and solutions for cable management in these more challenging application areas.

21st September 2019
Electric vehicle charging points drive growth in cable management systems

Electric vehicle charging points drive growth in cable management systems

A recent Government announcement of a £40 million investment in the charging point infrastructure needed for electric vehicles is a clear indication that this sector will grow rapidly. The continued growth in the production of electric vehicle charging stations is driving an increase in demand for the range of cable management products from UK manufacturers of these systems.

21st September 2019
Stainless steel cable carrier proves successful under extreme conditions

Stainless steel cable carrier proves successful under extreme conditions

A solid stainless steel cable carrier is ensuring the performance of the crane systems on the huge ship, the North Sea Giant.

21st September 2019
Intelligent maintenance with Igus plastics

Intelligent maintenance with Igus plastics

The concepts of Industry 4.0, the Internet of Things and Smart Factory are no longer a vague promise of what is to come. Instead of planning maintenance at fixed intervals or reacting to failures or faults, continually monitoring the health of a machine enables predictive maintenance. Repair or replacement is then only carried out whenever it is actually necessary. At the same time, unscheduled shutdowns can be eliminated.

20th September 2019
Big investment sees Analog Devices open bespoke UK HQ

Big investment sees Analog Devices open bespoke UK HQ

Analog Devices, a global manufacturer of semiconductor-based technology solutions and systems, has opened the doors of its new headquarters office in Hayes, London, a location which will strengthen its ability to connect customers with the best engineering talent in the UK and overseas. 

7th August 2019
Igus opens online shop for connectors

Igus opens online shop for connectors

If cables are to be harnessed, finding the matching connector is relatively easy. Unfortunately, they are often not available from the manufacturer in such small quantities. Igus now offers an additional service with its new online connector shop.

7th August 2019
Top ten tips for specifying small metal and plastic enclosures

Top ten tips for specifying small metal and plastic enclosures

Russell Irvine of Hammond Electronics looks at the criteria that need to be considered when an enclosure is specified.

7th August 2019
A practical and safe way to access controls

A practical and safe way to access controls

Front panel interfaces provide plant operators with an easy, safe way to access controls, and Murrelektronik provides panel interfaces with many different country-specific outlets and data connectors, providing international solutions and comprehensive approvals.

7th August 2019
Rittal unveils AX and KX enclosure ranges

Rittal unveils AX and KX enclosure ranges

The AX and KX enclosures are both embedded with digital processes, delivering simpler, faster assembly and component installation, greater flexibility and enhanced safety. In other words, Rittal has rethought and redesigned the two enclosures inline with the principles of Industry 4.0.

7th August 2019
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