Machine Building

New system combines weight and temperature measurement

Recently launched by VPG Transducers and available with full support from its UK distribution partner Variohm EuroSensor, the new S-series is a flexible and configurable load-cell based silo weighing system with optional temperature measurement.

29th January 2020

Ultra-slim igus chainflex M cables save installation space

With its advanced chainflex M cable series, igus says it is proving that quality and low price are not mutually exclusive. Saving installation space in e-chains, the new CF880/CF881 and CF890/CF891 cables are 20 per cent thinner and have a smaller bend radius.

29th January 2020

TI's mmWave sensors for industrial applications now at Mouser

Mouser Electronics is now stocking the IWR1843 industrial radar sensor from Texas Instruments (TI). Based on TI's proprietary low-power 45-nm RFCMOS process, these ultra-wideband millimetre wave (mmWave) sensors enable exceptional levels of integration. They are supplied in extremely small form factor packages, which make them highly suitable for deployment in space-constrained environments. Among the target applications for these devices are the low-power, self-monitored, ultra-accurate radar hardware used in factory automation systems, as well as for intelligent robotics, materials handling, traffic monitoring, people detection/counting and building automation.

28th January 2020

Assistance system for efficient processing of conductors

In industrial control cabinet manufacturing, processes still feature a large number of manual steps. Phoenix Contact offers a solution in the form of the WIRE assist assistance system from the ClipX product range, which is designed to optimise processes along the entire value added chain.

28th January 2020

Festo launches CMMT-ST compact and economical servo drive

Festo is expanding its range of servo drives with the introduction of the CMMT-ST. Complementing the existing CMMT-AS, this new servo drive is equally reliable but much more compact and economical. These characteristics make it highly suitable for point-to-point and interpolating motion in demanding applications in assembly and handling technology, packaging machines and in the electronics industry.

28th January 2020

Voice coil motors offer precision motion in compact package

INMOCO is adding the Juke Series voice coil motor from the American manufacturer Celera Motion to its portfolio of high-performance drives and actuators. The Juke Series motors are designed to enable OEMs to move light payloads with high acceleration and dynamic motion profiles. They offer smooth, jitter-free motion, short settling times and accurate positioning. Formats available include both round-bodied and flat-bodied designs, and moving-magnet and moving-coil configurations. Typical fields of application include the manufacture of semiconductors and focusing of precision optical systems.

27th January 2020

Heavy loads moved safely with MiR Shelf Lift

One of the most popular products in the RARUK Automation range is the MiR autonomous mobile robot (AMR) and now the scope of its application can be extended with the addition of the MiR Shelf Lift. This device optimises the in-house transportation of heavy loads and pallets, allowing employees to focus on higher value activities.

27th January 2020

Induction heater simplifies hot-mounting of bearings

SKF's new TWIM 15 induction heater has been designed to simplify the hot-mounting process. Product Development Manager at SKF, Alberto Herrera, says: "All the operator has to do is to place the bearing in the centre of the heater and connect a temperature probe to the top of inner ring or workpiece bore. With the push of a button, the TWIM 15 will heat the bearing to the target temperature for hot-mounting."

27th January 2020

Lubrication-free polymer spherical bearings replace metal types

igus is promoting its lubrication-free polymer spherical bearings made of the high-performance plastic iglidur J, which can be fitted in a fabricated housing. Heavy dirt accumulation, dust and swarf are commonplace for pillow blocks and fixed flange bearings. Constant lubrication and maintenance are therefore necessary - this does not always have to be the case.

27th January 2020

Bosch Rexroth launches ctrlX Automation, a truly open platform

With ctrlX Automation, Bosch Rexroth is presenting what it claims to be the most open automation platform on the market. According to the company, the new ctrlX Automation platform eradicates the traditional boundaries between machine control systems, IT and the Internet of Things (IoT). Centralised and decentralised automation topologies can now be created flexibly with this scalable platform. Thanks to a Linux real-time operating system, open standards, app programming technology, web-based engineering and a comprehensive IoT connection, ctrlX Automation reduces the engineering time and effort by 30 to 50 per cent.