Industrial Technology

Eplan and Rittal add value for electrical engineering firm

Since taking over LCA Group in 2017, Managing Director Alan Sheppard has always maintained a focus on innovation, and the use of cutting-edge technology to further the firm’s manufacturing and assembly capabilities. The primary focus was on the investment in technologies that would speed up client approval processes and improve communication between departments. Since then, EPLAN and Rittal have worked closely with the Hawarden-based electrical engineering firm, supporting the company’s industry-leading turnkey service for electrical engineering projects.

7th August 2020

Loctite products are music to the ears of master bowmaker

Having exhausted nearly every option for gluing mother of pearl to ebony hardwood, a leading manufacturer of bows for string instruments struck the right note on discovering the performance characteristics of Loctite 330 from Henkel. This general-purpose structural adhesive, which is ideal for use on dissimilar substrates, has solved the bonding dilemma for John Matthews the Bowmaker, once and for all.

7th August 2020

Carlo Gavazzi extends NRG Series solid-state relay platform

Controls and Automation specialist, Carlo Gavazzi has enhanced its existing product offering of the popular NRG series of solid-state relays with a new NRGC main controller, NRGCN proprietary cables and a new range of solid state relay RG..CM..N which meet all the needs of machine builders as well as Industry 4.0.

4th August 2020

Back to basics on extension springs

Extension springs – otherwise known as tension springs – are indispensable to many operations in vehicle applications and elsewhere, for example as returns on engine controls, also farm machinery, horse boxes, caravans, trampolines, garage doors, medical devices, toys, washing machines and white goods, and in the construction industry. They are characterised by a loop or hook on either end which is connected to other components giving them extra strength and manoeuvrability.

31st July 2020

Challenge Europe announce manufacturing partnerships for threaded fasteners

At a time when reshoring is very much a topic of concern, Challenge Europe is delighted to announce its partnership capabilities for sourcing and supply chain management of threaded fasteners on a specialist basis. This covers threaded products and related items from screws and bolts to nuts, washers, security fasteners, inserts and custom fasteners.

30th July 2020

Supply chain: the pressure"s on

Keith Kentish, group commercial director at TFC shares guidance for manufacturers on supply chain management, while the industry is under the microscope.

30th July 2020

How can manufacturers future proof against the pandemic?

The manufacturing industry, like all sectors, was hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic, from supply chains to the factory floor. Tim Parkinson, Airedale Springs’ chairman, believes that something has to change now, so that manufacturers can prevent a similar situation from happening again. He said, “Not since the imposition of the three-day week back in the 1970’s has an event forced business to work differently. Any good business should examine its operation, what it does and why; and is it beneficial to the business, its employees and the environment; not just for today but also for tomorrow. The world has changed and so must we.”

30th July 2020

New fluid dispenser available to improve manual processes

Adhesives specialist Intertronics has launched the Fisnar DC50 digital dispense controller. The user-friendly liquid dispensing machine is designed for use in benchtop applications. The DC50 can be used to dispense most liquids, fluids and pastes, including adhesives, coatings, greases, solder pastes and fluxes; it is suitable for dispensing both low and high viscosity fluids.

29th July 2020

EPLAN Data Portal moves to the cloud

CAE provider EPLAN has announced that its immensely popular Data Portal, which provides instant access to comprehensive component and device data for design engineers, will be extensively updated. The new version will be exclusively available in the EPLAN ePulse cloud environment, which users of EPLAN Platform Version 2.9 can access by registering at www.epulse.com.

28th July 2020

DesignSpark Mechanical 3D CAD modelling software receives latest upgrade

RS Components has unveiled the latest version of DesignSpark Mechanical, the free-for-download 3D CAD modelling software. Version 5.0 offers new features, enhancements and customisation options that have been developed following feedback from users. The new release coincides with the 10-year anniversary of DesignSpark.

22nd July 2020