NOA and HELIO put to the test at Smart Factory OWL hackathon workshop
TodayKEB Automation's new HELIO HMI management system and NOA (Next Open Automation) IIoT and Edge platform, were put through their paces at the recent Smart Factory OWL workshop.
William Hughes expands bus bar capabilities, knowledge and capacity
TodayFollowing a number of highly successful projects last year, leading spring and wire form designer and fabricator, William Hughes Group, is investing in and expanding its busbar research, design, test and CNC fabrication operations.
Overcoming the challenges of inline thickness measurement (Part 2)
TodayWhen selecting an in-process thickness measurement system, a number of challenges need to be considered, including the effect of combined real-world errors. In this second article on thickness measurement, Glenn Wedgbrow, Business Development Manager at Micro-Epsilon UK, discusses how these challenges can be overcome in practice.
Revolutionising measurements with customisable load cell measurement chain
1 day agoNew from HBK is the Load Cell Measurement Chain (LCMC), a customisable solution that allows users to tailor their measurement system to meet their individual needs, and install it according to the 'plug and play' principle.
New PC 6 series connectors with screw connection
1 day agoThe Phoenix Contact range of PCB connectors for power electronics is being extended further. With the new PC 6 PCB connectors with screw connection, the classic connection technology is also available with enhanced touch protection for the new pin connector pattern.
Non-contact point level sensor overcomes media ‘challenges’
1 day agoThe PL240 non-contact point level sensor from Baumer is compact yet robust sensor that can be attached outside plastic or glass tanks (even with a wall thickness of up to 6mm). It can reliably detect point levels of water-based media thanks to compensating adherence.
Overcoming the challenges of inline thickness measurement (Part 2)
TodayWhen selecting an in-process thickness measurement system, a number of challenges need to be considered, including the effect of combined real-world errors. In this second article on thickness measurement, Glenn Wedgbrow, Business Development Manager at Micro-Epsilon UK, discusses how these challenges can be overcome in practice.
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
381 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
421 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.
