Industrial Technology

EPLAN extends online services

EPLAN is reacting constructively to the changing market conditions by offering a comprehensive package of online services to support engineers working from home. The services are being implemented progressively and will ultimately include webcasts that provide practical support on key topics, opportunities for remote consultations and meetings with experts via video conferencing, and informative online training courses from the EPLAN Training Academy.

26th April 2020

Tack-free UV curing

Sometimes cured UV adhesives have a tacky or sticky surface, even after being exposed to the correct amount of UV light, due to a phenomenon called oxygen inhibition. Here Matt Baseley of Intertronics, explains how to avoid a tacky surface after curing.

24th April 2020

Automated fastening process: lean bonding

A new innovation from Bighead is Lean Bonding. “After several years in development, we are very excited to be releasing this major innovation onto the market,” commented MD Matthew Stevens. “Lean Bonding will remove many of the frustrations and difficulties in fastening lightweight composites and thin metals.”

24th April 2020

Improved capability for vacuum mixing and degassing

Adhesives specialist Intertronics now supplies the THINKY ARV-310P vacuum mixing and degassing machine, an industrial, non-contact planetary mixer suitable for a range of liquids, pastes and powders. The upgraded model includes touch panel operation, improved programme management and a data collection function for traceability.

31st March 2020

Seamless connectivity from the workpiece to the cloud

Warren Harvard, Product Manager at Festo, looks at how improving connectivity supports machine builders.

20th March 2020

Key spring considerations

Selecting the right spring for your project can be a challenge, as there are many factors to consider, from the dimensions of the spring to the environment in which it’s installed. After all, a spring has to improve the performance of a product in a cost-effective way and needs to have a long lifespan and resistance to wear and tear.ability to recycle at end of life.

20th March 2020

Industry 4.0 ready valve island to simplify preventative maintenance

Being fully equipped for smart manufacturing whilst also delivering outstanding price efficiency, were key factors in the development of Camozzi Automation’s new Series D Valve Island, which is Industry 4.0 ready thanks to Camozzi’s futuristic CoilVision innovation. The most flexible and versatile valve island in Camozzi’s extensive portfolio, Series D’s CoilVision technology employs sophisticated diagnostics to monitor and predict the impact of wear on the efficiency of solenoid valve parts, alerting users to potential breakage and in so doing, avoiding disruption and machine downtime.

20th March 2020

A successful journey through Industry 4.0

Productivity levels across the UK have long been a source of debate. However, the

20th March 2020

21 ways you can reach your productivity potential

British manufacturers have a lot of potential to be more productive and more competitive on a global scale. Whether that’s by decreasing costs through waste reduction or technology implementation, or improving processes through simplification or repeatability, Intertronics has a lot of ideas to help you reach your productivity potential. And here are 21 of them:

11th March 2020

Boxing clever with spot welded tray assembly

William Hughes has come to the aid of an automotive seat manufacturer, providing a spot welded grid assembly to complete an under-seat storage unit for a market leading city van. Such an intricate part had to meet stringent criteria for robustness and aesthetics, while assuring ease of integration into the under-seat structure.

20th February 2020