Machine Building

Phoenix Contact app supports 4G devices

The TC Mobile I/O app from Phoenix Contact supports the use of the TC Mobile I/O X200 alarm and remote control module by enabling SMS commands to be triggered with just a click and displaying the current device status clearly to the user.

14th November 2019

New eBook: Prototyping with Purpose

Mouser Electronics is publishing Prototyping with Purpose, the second eBook from Engineering Big Ideas, the newest series in Mouser's award-winning Empowering Innovation Together programme. In the new eBook, experts from Mouser and the electronics industry walk through the design process, discussing tools, software methodology, circuit design, and the final integration into a solid prototype.

14th November 2019

Festo Handling Guide Online cuts configuration and ordering time

Machine builders, system designers and project engineers can now configure and create new handling systems in record time using the Handling Guide Online (HGO) from Festo. The HGO cuts design, assembly and delivery times from nearly two months to just a few weeks. These efficiencies are thanks to the integration of the configuration and ordering platform within Festo's online product catalogue. This integration enables customers to create a ready-to-install handling system, whether for a single-axis system, a 2D linear and planar surface gantry or a 3D gantry.

13th November 2019

NSK launches new app to combat counterfeiting

In co-operation with the WBA (World Bearing Association), NSK has developed a new app to help combat the ongoing issue of fake bearings. In recent years, the company has been working closely with the WBA, JBIA (Japan Bearing Industry Association) and authorities around the world to enforce law and order on counterfeiters, and eliminate bogus bearings from the marketplace.

13th November 2019

iLECSYS Group acquires PBK Enclosures

iLECSYS Group has acquired PBK Enclosures. Peter Bowers of PBK has decided to retire from the business, and moving forwards iLECSYS will be taking on their customer base. iLECSYS will look to make the transition as easy as possible for Peter's customers. Peter says: "We thank all our customers for their support over the last 25 years and we feel sure that iLECSYS will continue to provide the same level of service."

12th November 2019

DELBA Electrical named first NSK Certified Workshop

The first company in the world to achieve the newly created NSK Certified Workshop status is DELBA Electrical, a rebuilder and repairer of motors and generators based in South Africa. A comprehensive audit and in-depth training programmes formed part of the intensive process, which now means that DELBA Electrical is officially utilising best-in-class standards for the fitting and application of NSK products.

12th November 2019

Pickering Electronics' ultra-compact 10W reed relays at ITC 2019

Pickering Electronics will be showing a new 10W member of its successful 4mm2TM product family at International Test Conference being held in Washington D.C. In common with existing reed relays in the family, new Series 122 devices occupy a PCB footprint of only 4mm × 4mm, facilitating what is claimed to be the highest packing density currently available. These low-profile relays are just 12.5mm high, have a rated switching current of 0.5A at 10W and can be operated at 3V or 5V. The new reed relays have an insulation resistance of greater than 1012ohm and are 100 per cent tested for dynamic contact resistance to guarantee performance.

11th November 2019

drylin handling systems help make light work of repetitive tasks

drylin handling systems are based on plain sliding bearings rather than rolling element bearings. Unlike recirculating ball systems, drylin systems run on lubrication-free iglidur polymers.

11th November 2019

New Component Portal speeds component selection

FATH Components is launching an all-new online portal designed exclusively for machine and system builders. The initial phase of the new resource, which went "˜Live' on November 4th, features 18 complete FATH product families including some of the most popular and biggest-selling products. Amongst these are FATH's innovative "˜Parking Rails' together with workstation and suspension arms, profile connectors, castors, cable fixings, friction joints, lifting feet, hinges (available in both standard aluminium finish or anodised in a variety of colours) as well many other standard machine elements.

7th November 2019

ABB and B&R present first fully integrated robotics at SPS

As part of ABB's Robotics & Discrete Automation business, B&R will be introducing ABB robots as an integral feature of its automation landscape at the SPS trade fair. Machine builders will be able to buy robots and their machine control system from a single source. B&R will also be among the first to launch a comprehensive portfolio for open, real-time capable OPC UA over TSN communication - on display in Hall 7 / Booth 206.

7th November 2019