BionicBee – ultralight flying object with precise control
2 days agoFor more than 15 years, the Festo Bionic Learning Network has been focusing on the fascination of flying. With the BionicBee, the Festo Bionic Learning Network has developed a flying object that can fly in large numbers and completely autonomously in a swarm.
ERIKS launches track and trace for a seamless digital customer experience
4 days agoFollowing a period of successful testing and customer trials ERIKS has announced that 'Track and Trace' functionality is now available for all its UK and Ireland customers. This new functionality allows ERIKS to further offer a seamless digital experience to its customers and for them to have full insight into the delivery schedule of their orders.
Intuitive programming on the motion control platform
2 days agoAerotech is continuing to add new features to its Automation1 motion control platform: Release 2.7 is now available as the latest version of the Automation1 Motion Development Kit (MDK) and the Automation1 iSMC Intelligent Software-Based Motion Controller (iSMC).
New encoder engineered to thrive in harsh environments
2 days agoNew from Motion Control Products is the VLR-100 encoder, providing precision position measured in even the most challenging environments.
All-round good protection for cables on strapping machines
2 days agoSecure transport of packaged products is often achieved with fully automated strapping systems at the end of the production line. Steel cable carriers from KABELSCHLEPP Metool ensure reliable and precise guiding of all media on these strapping machines.
The importance of the medical standard for medical devices
10 days agoThe medical standard places the highest demands on the safety of medical devices. By implementing the standard, manufacturers achieve better and more reliable processes and product quality at the highest level. With the successful certification of the medical standard and the perfect selection of all components and processes, SCHURTER says top-class HMI solutions can be developed for medical applications.
Ballscrew linear actuator selection made clear with Matara
11 days agoWhat are the key aspects to consider when selecting a linear ballscrew actuator? Matara assesses accuracy versus cost, the risk of backdriving, critical speed, load, environmental conditions, lubrication and maintenance.
The importance of measuring colour in industrial processes
11 days agoIn many industries, colour implies quality. It is therefore crucial to match the correct colour shade in the production process and to produce it homogeneously throughout numerous batches, says Glenn Wedgbrow, business development manager at Micro-Epsilon UK.
European Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 is replacing Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. Technically, it has already come into force but there is a transition period during which machinery is still being CE marked to the old Directive. You can download a free copy of the Guide to the New Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 by completing the form here.
The MachineBuilding.net Guide to Food and Beverage Industry Machine Design provides information, hints and tips to help designers create state-of-the-art yet cost effective systems that meet applicable regulations and standards, while also providing the necessary levels of productivity, quality and reliability.
Spiers Engineering Safety publishes the ultimate guide to PUWER
368 days agoGetting your head around PUWER inspections and PUWER planning can be difficult when you have many other things to be thinking about too. Spiers Engineering Safety has created the Ultimate Guide to PUWER which will walk you through the basics, and help you make informed decisions. This guide will also support learners working towards their Certified PUWER Assessor Qualification (CPA).
White paper sheds light on the challenges and solutions when using optical sensors
408 days agoA free-to-download white paper from sensing and instrumentation specialist Baumer considers all the challenges of why ambient light has such a significant influence on the performance of optical sensors and provides some practical solutions.
