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Why ISO standards matter in the real world

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Jack Alberts, market sales manager at Parker Hannifin, explores ISO standards with regards to quick couplings, and why interchangeability matters more than you think.

Why ISO standards matter in the real world

Functional safety in modern factory automation

1 day ago

Recent updates to Kollmorgen's Safe Motion Monitor (SMM) software platforms have seen the company expanding support for additional safety-rated encoder protocols, including high-accuracy and linear feedback systems, allowing engineers to apply functional safety principles in applications that were previously difficult to cover without compromise.

Functional safety in modern factory automation

Optical sensors from Micro-Epsilon detect precise hole depth in turned parts

1 day ago

In the production of turned metal components such as copper, the precise hole depth is a critical quality feature. With the optoCONTROL CLS1000 series of controllers, in combination with the CFS4-A11 light guide reflex sensor from Micro-Epsilon, hole depths can be detected on a non-contact basis, reliably and with high precision.

Optical sensors from Micro-Epsilon detect precise hole depth in turned parts

Hygienic bolts, washers and nuts designed to prevent contamination risk

1 day ago

Accu has expanded its fastener portfolio with a new range of hygienic bolts, washers and nuts, which are designed to prevent contamination risk in food processing, beverage production, commercial bakery and pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.

Hygienic bolts, washers and nuts designed to prevent contamination risk

Why ISO standards matter in the real world

Today

Jack Alberts, market sales manager at Parker Hannifin, explores ISO standards with regards to quick couplings, and why interchangeability matters more than you think.

Functional safety in modern factory automation

1 day ago

Recent updates to Kollmorgen's Safe Motion Monitor (SMM) software platforms have seen the company expanding support for additional safety-rated encoder protocols, including high-accuracy and linear feedback systems, allowing engineers to apply functional safety principles in applications that were previously difficult to cover without compromise.

AI and automation: Debunking the 5 most common myths

3 days ago

Just as fears about robots have been allayed, the key to building trust in AI is similarly rooted in education, information and transparency. Here, the experts at FANUC debunk some of the most common myths surrounding AI and automation.

Free Guide to the New Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230

Free Guide to the New Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230

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.

Free Guide to Food & Beverage Industry Machine Design

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.

Free Guide to Food & Beverage Industry Machine Design

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