Thermocouple brake disc rubbing style sensors are designed for use up to 800°C. Tyre probes, kits and IR Thermometers are also available in this sector.

Laser technology has become the preferred method of marking products of varying material types and across multiple market sectors. The majority of business using the technology will have one or more laser marking systems as part of their production processes. In certain instances, there is a desire to take advantage of the many benefits which […]

Cold Chain Monitoring – Easier than ever. Save time, ensure quality, and increase visibility of your temperature controlled logistics operations. NO wires or WiFi required.

As per a revised report published by Fact.MR – a market research and competitive intelligence provider, the global micro motor market is expected to reach a market value of US$ 56.6 Bn by the end of 2031, and is likely proliferate at a CAGR of 4.5% over the coming ten years.

~ MedTech battery specialist introducing two innovative power solutions at Las Vegas show ~ Medical battery manufacturer Ultralife Corporation is redefining portable power for the global healthcare IT industry at this year’s HIMSS exhibition at the Venetian-Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas from August 9–13, 2021. From stand 3856, the medical technology power specialist will […]

By Greg Hookings, Head of Business Development – Digitalisation, Stratus Technologies Across the board businesses are under more pressure than ever to optimise performance and productivity. Whether that is a pipeline transporting precious petroleum or a retail chain with multiple stores, every small, medium and large enterprise can turn data into actionable results through the […]

Advantech, a leading industrial computing platform provider, is pleased to announce its TPC-300 series–the next generation of its widely adopted TPC industrial panel PC aimed at machine automation and IoT applications.

FPT Industrial’s engine plant in Bourbon-Lancy, France, is the first of its world major factories to acquire the Gold Level certification in the World Class Manufacturing (WCM) program.

An exposed junction thermocouple is the simplest form of thermocouple. It consists of two pieces of thermocouple wire joined together with a welded bead.

~ NODOR socks prevent foot odour without harming the environment ~ NODOR, a specialist sock brand, has teamed up with antimicrobial material specialist, Parx Materials, to create a new range of anti-odour socks. Using a novel additive free of biocides and toxic substances, NODOR socks are designed to keep feet fresh, clean and odour-free – […]

Yamato Scale has completed the installation of bespoke multihead weighers and checkweigher / metal detector combi machines for Natures Way Foods at its Selsey plant in West Sussex, making it the largest bagged salad factory in Europe.

The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) have published a report exploring the views and thoughts on the future manufacturing engineer.

A manufacturer of automated laboratory equipment for in-vitro diagnostics trusts the long operating distance and high resolution of Contrinex’s reflex photoelectric sensors to detect which end a cap is fitted on a blood testing vial which is a small glass test tube.

IP54 protection against dust and water splashing; available in painted or unpainted versions    July 2021 – New from BCL Enclosures are a series of rugged, die-cast aluminium alloy enclosures designed specifically to protect electronic instruments.  Rated to IP54 against dust ingress to ensure normal continuous operation of their contents as well as protect against […]

~ A look at what makes reverse bayonet connectors so reliable ~ Reverse bayonet connectors are one of the most reliable connectors on the market for harsh environments and can make all the difference in applications where failure is costly. Here John Skinner, European Product Manager at electrical connector specialist PEI-Genesis, explains what has given […]

Labfacility turns up heat on international growth after securing backing from Finance For Enterprise and the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund.

Global automation technology manufacturer Beckhoff Automation has announced the launch of its Solution Provider programme, a scheme that aims to couple end users with trusted, competent partners. The programme will help to deliver best-in-class solutions by combining innovative and creative products and knowledge.

At its recent AGM, the Association for Electrical and Mechanical Trades (AEMT) announced the appointment of Shaun Sutton as its new honorary President. The organisation’s AGM was its first hybrid event, with members given the option of attending the event in person at the iconic Silverstone Circuit, or joining remotely.

IRB 1300 features IP67, Foundry Plus 2 and cleanroom ISO 4 versions, enabling new applications in harsh and contamination-free production environments ABB’s 6-axis IRB 1300 industrial robot includes new protection elements that enable it to be used in tough industrial applications and contamination-free production processes, opening new opportunities for increased productivity, improved product quality and […]

Innodisk, a leading global provider of industrial flash and memory solutions, announces the world’s first industrial-grade 112-Layer 3D TLC SSDs

Rugged space saving connectors for audio, broadcast and instrumentation Cliff Electronics leaders in the design, development and manufacture of connectivity solutions can supply rugged, space saving and versatile right-angle metal XLR plugs.

Data loggers are essential temperature monitoring devices for fridges and freezers storing vaccines. We now offer a range of vaccine monitoring kits that follow both CDC and NHS guidelines and that include a digital data logger, a glycol bottle probe and calibration certificate. From Lascar Electronics, these devices are available with USB, WiFi and SMS […]

Automatic photo portal for the documentation of intralogistics processes. Automatic quality assurance solution analyses & documents the condition of goods and products

When choosing a gas detector for use in water treatment applications, engineers should focus on simple, efficient, proven products from a supplier experienced in the provision of end-to-end solutions for this challenging marketplace.

Eric Felkel, Product Manager (Optical Profilers), Zygo Corporation ZYGO caught up with Dr. Mark Malburg of Digital Metrology and Carl Musolff of Musolff Consulting to discuss how to get the most out of surface parameters. Their years of front-line experience provide valuable insight into precision manufacturing processes, and why choosing the right type of metrology […]

Great News! Labfacility last week despatched the first goods to the new Farnell UK1 site, opened in April 2020 near Leeds, UK.

~ Low code platforms hold the key ~ Albert Einstein famously said “Genius is making complex ideas simple”. The digital transformation of industrial processes can be challenged by a cloud of data complexity, but a simplified IT platform can reduce the workload. Here, Johan Jonzon, CMO and Co-Founder of pioneer in edge analytics for the […]

Vision Engineering, a 63 year old British leading designer and manufacturer of high-quality visual measurement and inspection technologies, has developed a 360˚ online showroom, enabling its website visitors (www.visioneng.com) to ‘virtually visit’ its UK headquarters, see and experience its range of ergonomic non-contact and contact optical and digital microscopy and measuring systems.

~ Why you should create partnerships and avoid transactional relationships in mission-critical industries ~ Reliability and longevity are some of the hallmarks of industrial systems used in the Defence sector, with systems often expected to be in place for decades. However, it is often the case that when purchasing systems from third-party sellers, they are […]