By Sven Brehler, Director of Engineering, TR Fastenings The rapid acceleration of growth in the Electric Vehicles and associated products such as batteries and charging units has required a different approach. No longer does it take time to go to market as with conventional vehicle production. Instead “fast to market” is the byword as new […]
Introducing the latest additions to our Blackfly S GigE camera line – the BFS-PGE-50S4M-C and BFS-PGE-50S4C-C. These 5 MP models are particularly well suited for integration into small handheld devices with their impressive low weight of 53 grams and high pixel density ideal for integrating with compact, less expense lenses. Leveraging Sony’s IMX547 sensorthey deliver […]
Student engineers are using a newly launched torque sensor for predicting the energy efficiency of a competition-grade electric car.
The Caldwell Group has added a second Bystronic laser machine to its steel service center. The BySmart cutting system was installed last month (August) alongside a smaller BySpeed unit, as the manufacturer of lifting and rigging equipment continues to invest in state-of-the-art, Swiss-made sheet lasers, tube lasers, and press breaks.
~ New whitepaper offers guidance for industrial data management ~ There is a growing need for industrial businesses to adopt more modern technologies to improve process efficiencies, operational effectiveness and product quality. However, proper industrial data collection and management is integral to realising these goals. To support industry in making the shift, industrial data specialist […]
Often Production stores are the largest single application in a manufacturing environment and when you have several different items all being produced on the same production line, downtime just isn’t an option. As a result, these production lines will need to be changed. This makes the change parts store mission critical in the healthy running of […]
Carl Kammerling International, also known as CKI, is the company behind the leading C.K Tools brand. For over 100 years C.K has been at the forefront of hand tool manufacturing, producing high quality tools that meet the most demanding needs of trade professionals. Manufactured in Germany, C.K tools are engineered to offer high performance, durability, […]
With the ROFLEX KTR launches a new shaft coupling according to DIN 740 which is characterised by its short design and its service-friendliness. In addition to power transmission, the torsionally flexible coupling compensates for misalignments and dampens torsional vibrations. The ROFLEX is available in two designs and currently in seven sizes for torques from 65 […]
FPT Industrial continues its technical partnership with Red Bull, taking the role of Official Technical Partner at the last round of qualifying and the final of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series, the high-diving world championship, taking place in Polignano a Mare (Bari, Italy) on the 21st and 22nd and 25th and 26th of […]
We all have a story to tell when it comes to strawberries. Some of us remember this delicious experience from picking and eating them directly in the garden. To others, they are the perfect wedding cake or the epitome of tennis season (there’s no game in Wimbledon without a bowl of strawberries and cream). But […]
~ New emobility components handbook highlights power essentials for next generation vehicles ~ The electrification of mobility is on the horizon, with a significant growth in electric vehicle (EV) adoption for personal and public transport expected by 2030. To assist in the transition, emobility electronic component manufacturer REO UK has shared a handbook highlighting the […]
Through Industry 4.0 technology, SEEPEX has refined its range of progressive cavity pumps to introduce the pump generation of the future, today. The unique patented SCT AutoAdjust technology in combination with SEEPEX digital solutions enables remote adjustment to maintain pump performance at the optimal operating point without onsite manual intervention.
The Photonics Division of ALRAD Instruments provide a range of products including: Lasers for Machine Vision, Alignment and Positioning Compact Laser Diode Modules for Scientific and Medical Instrumentation Laser Diode Analyser Laser accessories – including Laser Diode Drivers and Laser Protection Glasses and Windows Detectors – including Photodiodes and Thermopiles Precision Optics – including Optical […]
With British manufacturing starting up again post-COVID, overheating facilities and inadequate ventilation in buildings provides another hurdle for businesses looking to get back to normal. Evaporative cooling can offer an effective solution in a cost and energy efficient way.
Through a process of continued development and product enhancements, the renowned three-in-one COSPECT pressure reducing valve from steam system specialist TLV Euro Engineering has been upgraded and is now being offered with integrated pressure gauges as standard across the range.
AMSBIO has further expanded its product range to help in the fight against COVID-19 with the introduction of a new range of aptamers targeting SARS-CoV-2 proteins to aid development of new kits and assays.
By Greg Hookings, Director of Business Development – EMEA, Stratus Technologies Three lessons from Covid-19 which better position systems integrators today. As the world takes tentative steps towards emerging on the other side of the global pandemic crisis that will define an era, it’s a very good time to take stock and consider how to […]
THE DRIVERS BEHIND PROCESS CHANGE IN MANUFACTURING Nick Allen, MD, 3DPRINTUK For anyone that works in engineering or manufacturing, there has probably been at least one time (probably more) when they have come across a headline about 3D printing, or maybe even seen a specific application that everyone is making a fuss about, and the […]
SG Transmission has successfully designed and manufactured a permanent magnet and spring applied hybrid brake, in what is thought to be the world’s first of its kind
When extending the core to the edge, a strategic approach following best practices addresses platforms, data management and security issues. By Greg Hookings, Head of Business Developmenet – Digitalisation, Stratus Technologies
Lifting a steel beam, moving a container or controlling a crane does not require much raw strength nowadays. On the contrary, what is required is dexterity and a joystick. Kristianstads Lyftdon AB in Sweden has long experience of producing ergonomic solutions for the operator cabins from which you control cranes and industrial operations. With the […]
Keyence has introduced a new range of inline telecentric measurement system which employ highly advanced silhouette-based analysis for guaranteed accuracy.
Following a series of successful roadshows in September, Trotec laser is pleased to again be hitting the road and taking a cohort of laser machines on the road in October 2021.
A common application of NIR spectroscopy is the identification of the active compound or active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) present in a tablet or drug.
~ Sandvik Coromant brings predictable tool wear to tough composite machining with CoroDrill® 863-O drill ~ One-third of manufacturers say they will accelerate investments into automation tools, according to a recent survey. But how will this apply to the difficult business of machining composite materials? Here, Aaron Howcroft, Global Product Manager at Sandvik Coromant explains how […]
Moisture Meter and Thermal Imager with MSX® The FLIR MR265 is a professional pin and pinless moisture meter with thermal imaging designed to show you exactly where to investigate issues related to moisture, air leaks, and insulation voids. Featuring IGM™ (Infrared Guided Measurement) and MSX® (Multi-Spectral Dynamic Imaging enhancement) technology, the MR265 helps you quickly […]
The Crosby Group announces the launch of the Crosby Straightpoint ChainSafe – for protection of cargo during transport. The ChainSafe, with a 4t capacity, is a smart dynamic solution for measuring the load on lashing, load securement, tie-downs and chain sling legs, and is designed in particular for the transportation and construction industries to secure […]
The LEMO B Series offers a modular, ergonomic, rugged and reliable circular multipole connector for applications needing quick and secure Push-Pull latching. Making it an ideal choice for test and measurement, instrumentation, medical devices, research and audio/video applications.
Model: Si124 Acoustic Camera The FLIR Si124 acoustic imaging camera can help you locate pressurized leaks in compressed air systems or detect partial discharge from high-voltage electrical systems. This lightweight, one-handed solution can be used to identify issues up to 10 times faster than with traditional methods. Built with 124 microphones, the Si124 produces a […]
An automotive manufacturer uses simple, low-cost inductive sensors to identify which style of chassis it receives in the body shop, to define what further processing should take place.
Delta, a global leader in power and thermal management solutions, will be exhibiting its new solar photovoltaic inverters at Intersolar 2021 in Munich from October 6–8. The highlight of the booth includes the brand new M250HV, with input voltages from 550 to 1500 VDC specially designed for large ground-mounted PV plants; and the new Flex […]
Gardiners, the UK’s leading distributor of global footwear and workwear brands to the retail trade has recently appointed CKF Systems of Gloucester to design and install a brand-new state-of-the-art warehouse automation system at their new logistics unit in St. Modwen Park, Gloucester.
Britain’s brewing industry has expanded from a modest 1,218 breweries in 2012 to a colossal 3,018 in 2020 – with small and microbreweries accounting for over 80 per cent of this figure. With the industry reaching a saturation point, Martyn Williams, managing director of COPA-DATA UK explains how digital tools can help small brewers compete […]
The UK and Ireland have committed to reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050, with the UK pledging to slash emissions by 78 per cent by 2035 ― but do we have the technology in place to make this ambition a reality? With Ofgem-backed trials already underway across Scotland, the rollout of green hydrogen on […]
Preview: Product innovations from IDS on display at VISION 2021 From precise monitoring to picking and automation, there are countless applications that benefit from reliable image information. However, what can be done when there is only a tight budget for the realisation of such an application? With the introduction of uEye XCP, uEye XLE and […]
UK-based HydRegen are using a DrySyn OCTO reaction station from Asynt to help develop a next generation biocatalyst system that enables cleaner, safer, and more efficient chemical manufacture.
The late twentieth to early twenty-first century is known as the silicon age, and the impact of silicon on the electronics industry is almost too large to quantify. But, silicon electronics are close to their physical limits in terms of efficiency and performance. Research initiative the Graphene Flagship is working on the solution — nanomaterials […]
MOONS’, the Shanghai stock exchange listed designer and manufacturer of high-performance motion control components has production, research and sales facilities that extend internationally. For Mclennan, a long-established distribution partnership with Applied Motion Products (AMP) – a MOONS’ USA subsidiary – brings stepper and servo drives and controls that perfectly complement its motion system design and […]
BOC, a leading industrial, medical and special gases supplier in the UK and Ireland, has been awarded the Bronze Corporate Partner Award by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE).
Winkworth, the UK’s leading designer and manufacturer of industrial mixing and blending machinery, will be using this year’s PPMA event to promote an innovative new compact mixer based on a ribbon blender concept, known as the UTS.