Machine Building

Festo introduces CMMT servo drive developer kit

A new developer kit from Festo enables system designers and machine builders to familiarise themselves with the functions and application possibilities of the company's CMMT servo drives. The Festo CMMT developer kit allows users to explore the ease of installation, powerful networking capabilities and simple commissioning software available to help them specify and become familiar with the configuration of the best servo drive for their application.

26th May 2020

igus icom.plus module: predictive maintenance with flexibility

Being able to predict and plan maintenance is the goal pursued by igus with its smart plastics offering. Intelligent sensors, for example, measure the wear of energy chains, chainflex cables, slewing rings and linear guides. With the new icom.plus communication module, the customer can now decide in which form they would like to incorporate the acquired data from the sensors. From an offline version for restricted security environments up to a data connection to the igus server for automatic spare parts ordering, the user is free to integrate and access their data.

26th May 2020

Flir C5 compact thermal camera features Cloud connectivity

Flir Systems is launching the Flir C5 Compact Thermal Camera with new built-in Flir Ignite cloud connectivity and Wi-Fi features for professionals in the building maintenance, manufacturing, and utility industries. The Flir C5 is designed as a pocket-portable thermal camera, providing easy sharing tools and reduced diagnostic time for commercial electrical testing, mechanical engineering, home and building inspection, energy auditing, and general contracting.

26th May 2020

Detectable components for food and pharmaceutical machinery

The designated High-Performing lines of standard components from Elesa are focused on the exceptional requirements of specific niche industries. In the case of these metal and visually detectable lines, they are designed to be especially easy to detect and remove in the unlikely event that fragments might be accidentally broken off or dislodged and thus fall into a food or pharmaceutical processor.

22nd May 2020

SICK switches up its cylindrical inductive safety sensor range

SICK is launching the SICK IME2S inductive proximity safety switch for safe and easy non-contact position and safe area monitoring to help prevent accidents and unwanted collisions in production and logistics environments up to PL d (EN ISO 13849) safety requirements.

22nd May 2020

Narrow vertical lever locking handles save cabinet door space

As major manufacturers in enclosure/cabinet hardware, EMKA are aware of the space pressures often experienced by specialist panel builders - to this end they are pleased to offer very narrow vertical lever locking handles which reduce door margins to a minimum and can operate either inside or external to the gasket sealed area, while maximising the usable door area.

22nd May 2020

New P-channel MOSFETs in robust, space-saving LFPAK56 package

Nexperia is launching industry's first family of P-channel MOSFETs in the robust, space-saving LFPAK56 (Power-SO8) package. AEC-Q101 qualified for automotive applications, the new devices are a suitable replacement for DPAK MOSFETs, offering a reduction in footprint of over 50 per cent whilst maintaining high performance levels. The new products are available in 30V-60V, with RDS(on) down to 10mÎ© (30V).

22nd May 2020

Parker Pro Display 10 HMI certified to UR-E10

Parker Hannifin's Pro Display 10 human machine interface (HMI) display has achieved marine certification to the stringent UR-E10 test specification from the IACS (International Association of Classification Societies). The certification underlines electrical, EMI and environmental performance in challenging shipping and offshore applications.

21st May 2020

Navimec TACT switches with joystick functionality

Foremost Electronics is promoting MEC switches, with the largest UK stock profile of options and parts available for fast delivery. Offering a flexible option for HMI control functionality the MEC Navimec switch concept offers product designers a circular soft-touch TACT switch with joystick functionality. Navimec switches make it possible to navigate up, down, left and right with the provision of a centre function that will typically be used as an "enter" key. Navimec switches are available with or without illumination and the non-illuminated versions may be over-printed with appropriate legends.

21st May 2020

Han-Modular Flexbox connectors for energy chains

The flexible and reliable supply for fast, linearly moving components of machines and systems is made possible by the Han-Modular Flexbox - a novel interface in the modular plastic housing system from Harting. Longer, moving cable runs for machines and machine modules are easier to install and maintain.

21st May 2020