Machine Building

The fundamentals of thickness measurement

When selecting sensors for measuring thickness, the first step is to choose an appropriate method and measurement technology. The material, surface and thickness of the target play a crucial role in deciding which option is best for the application, says Glenn Wedgbrow, business development manager at Micro-Epsilon UK.

4th August 2022

Documentation of intralogistics processes

Due to digitalisation in Industry 4.0, internal logistics is subject to constant change. Internal traceability, ie the tracking of goods in the warehouse or production facility, is playing a key role.

4th August 2022

Competitively priced harsh-environment linear position measurement

The ILT series linear position sensors from Variohm EuroSensor’s sister company Ixthus Instrumentation are described as a cost-effective choice for precision linear measurement tasks in harsh duty areas such as construction and agricultural machinery, and heavy-duty industrial plant.

3rd August 2022

TTI Europe now stocking 600W configurable power supplies

TTI Europe is now stocking the CoolX 600 series of natural, convection-cooled configurable modular power supplies from Advanced Energy.

3rd August 2022

High-performance miniature pump and control package

A new miniature positive displacement pump with integrated control electronics which offers high flexibility in a small, lightweight package, is the latest innovation from miniature fluid control specialist The Lee Company.

3rd August 2022

Monitoring system for robot e-chains detects chain breakages

The new i.Sense TR. B sensor from Igus enables condition monitoring for triflex R energy chains in multi-axis applications, detecting breakages and preventing further damage.

3rd August 2022

The all-rounder among control cabinet inverters

Nord Drivesystems has expanded its NORDAC PRO inverter family to include sizes with powers of up to 22 kW. All five sizes in the product series have an integrated multi-protocol Ethernet interface and a slim, compact design.

3rd August 2022

Self-learning soft starters with Modbus communication

Carlo Gavazzi has extended its popular range of RSGD compact easy to use 3-phase soft starters by offering Modbus communication for real-time monitoring and communication of energy consumption, voltage, current and other electrical variables.

3rd August 2022

Abssac introduces long travel, high speed ball screw

To meet increasing demand of suitable high speed ball screws, KSS of Japan has developed a 13mm diameter by 30mm lead rolled ball screw, which is available through dedicated sole UK distributor Abssac.

2nd August 2022