Machine Building

High performance, compact design and integrated Industrial Ethernet

Precision sensor manufacturer Micro-Epsilon continues the development of its optoNCDT 1900 series of laser triangulation sensors with the addition of the optoNCDT 1900-EtherCAT.

19th May 2022

Accuracy and reliability in tough environments

Distributed in the UK by Inmoco, Celera’s Lintran linear position transducer is designed for applications where electrical contacts or optical transducers would prove unreliable.

19th May 2022

Material-handling solutions for the food and pharmaceutical industries

Interroll is expanding its existing product offering of conveyor solutions for additional industries with the launch of new platform technologies that meet stringent hygienic requirements.

18th May 2022

See, understand and evaluate AI Vision

Can manufacturers increase transparency and lower entry barriers? Or are AI methods rather a game for start-ups? Spoiler: in machine vision, there are solutions available for industrial use.

18th May 2022

Enclosure gaskets to fit frame edges available ex-stock and online

Clip-on profiles now available from the FDB Online store combine the characteristics of edge protection profiles and sealing profiles.

18th May 2022

Robot alignment software increasing electronics manufacturing speed

ABB Robotics says its new High Speed Alignment software is the first to offer manufacturers the ability to increase the speed of 6-axis robots by 70 percent, and accuracy by 50 percent – significantly reducing time-to-market while increasing accuracy levels.

18th May 2022

Double-sheet detection sensors from Contrinex

Contrinex claims its innovative double-sheet detection sensors offer double-sheet detection at a drastically reduced price to other solutions.

17th May 2022

Real-time monitoring of robots planned with gear-specific data

Nabtesco is working on solutions for real-time monitoring of robots by means of digital gear models with the goal of providing predictive maintenance for maximum cost effectiveness and robot availability.

17th May 2022

Stop unplanned downtime with pre-warning of failures

Downtime costs money. To help prevent this Igus has the i-cee:plus and you can see for yourself how simple and easy to system is in this video.

16th May 2022

Emka smart lock management for Sichert outdoor cabinets

Thanks to Emka, Sichert outdoor enclosures can now be locked mechanically without a physical key, increasing security but without compromising aesthetics.

16th May 2022