Industrial Technology

IoT functionality should come as standard

Rich Carpenter and Silvia Gonzalez from Emerson explains why the inclusion of IoT functionality in machine designs should now be considered the norm.

3rd November 2021

The signs your springs are about to fail

Corrosion is the deterioration of a metal surface because of an electrochemical process between it and the surrounding environment. But while this is a good definition of what corrosion is, it does not explain why this is a problem for springs. Interestingly, corrosion is not usually the sole cause for failure. Rather, it creates pits on the surface which act as stress concentration points, resulting in a premature fatigue failure. Corrosion can also lead to embrittlement of the material, causing catastrophic failure.

3rd November 2021

Fastening challenges for electric vehicle production

The rapid acceleration of growth in the electric vehicles and associated products has required a different approach to production, with ‘fast to market’ being the new byword. With this comes technical challenges as new products are developed requiring different solutions that meet stringent requirements.

3rd November 2021

Trumpf "Innovation Days" focus on Blechexpo highlights

Trumpf is holding virtual Innovation Days on 9 and 10 November 2021 during which technology experts will present highlights of the latest TRUMPF developments from BlechExpo 21, Europe’s premier showcase for sheet metalworking technology. As well the live talks there will be question and answer sessions for in-depth professional exchange.

2nd November 2021

Intertronics launches low-odour, low-bloom light curable CA

Intertronics announces Born2Bond Light Lock, a unique low-odour, low bloom, dual-curing cyanoacrylate adhesive (CA). Designed for a wide range of bonding applications that require fast fixture, coating or surface cure, Light Lock’s dual cure formulation includes both instant (surface) cure and light cure. It is available in high viscosity and gel formulations for bonding, repair, coating or infilling applications.

1st November 2021

Intertronics supports Venta Global with automated gasketing process

Adhesives specialist Intertronics has worked with automotive and marine lighting product manufacturer Venta Global to develop a form-in-place gasketing process. The technology supplied by Intertronics increased throughput fourfold, while being highly accurate and repeatable and reducing operator health and safety risks.

27th October 2021

Bostik further extends Born2Bond range for electronics manufacturing

Bostik has extended its Born2Bond engineering adhesive range designed to support the electronics manufacturing sector in the assembling, waterproofing, dustproofing and serviceability of miniaturised electronics such as wearables and handheld devices and larger applications such as smart meters and LED lights.

21st October 2021

Disruptive technologies to deal with disruption

Covid-19 has accelerated the need for, and the move towards, increased digitalisation across industry. Mike England, chief operating officer at RS Components, outlines some of the solutions and trends.

21st October 2021

Yokogawa invests in Web Synergies to expand global digital transformation capabilities

Yokogawa Electric has invested in Web Synergies, a Singapore-based company that provides IT and integrated IT and operational technology (OT) solutions. Yokogawa and Web Synergies have been successfully collaborating on solutions and services for internal and external digital transformation (DX) engagements for more than ten years. This equity participation will enhance this collaboration and complement Yokogawa’s DX engineering capabilities to support the development of integrated IT/OT portfolios and the shift to the cloud.

20th October 2021

Eplan partners with LCA Group to support apprenticeship training programme

Eplan has announced that it is partnering with LCA Group to Support Coleg Cambria’s electrical engineering apprenticeship training programme. After working with Eplan since 2017 and establishing a strong relationship, Eplan’s offer to higher education establishments was brought to the LCA Group’s attention by account manager, Simon Jackson.

19th October 2021