Machine Building

Sick 3D camera is now user-programmable

Sick has made its powerful Visionary T 3D snapshot camera programmable, so it can run user-specific image processing applications developed in its AppSpace software development ecosystem.

12th December 2019

Accu expands its range of engineering components

Accu is expanding its range of high-precision components. Accu is a world-renowned specialist in machine screws, precision fasteners and high performance belt and pulley systems, gears, leadscrews, machine tooling and cutters.

12th December 2019

Nord optimises design of IE3 asynchronous motors

Nord has optimised the design of its proven IE3 asynchronous motors. The enhancements relate to numerous details that further improve the electric motors' function, assembly and operation.

12th December 2019

No-tools connector for rapid assembly of motor cables

Phoenix Contact's new QPD installation system connector for assembly has been designed specifically to connect motors such as those of retractable awnings or external blinds. The robust and vibration-proof housing is highly reliable and protected against splash water and dust due to its IP54 degree of protection.

12th December 2019

Mclennan now supplying innovative hollow-shaft rotary actuators

Recently announced by JVL A/S, the new HLMT series hollow-shaft rotary actuators take a novel approach to decentralised precision positioning tasks on rotary tables and automated machines where a through-aperture is required for routing services or maintaining a clear line of site. Available in the UK from Mclennan, the design features an offset motor mounting in five model variants with clear through-hole diameters from 20 to 30mm and rated torque output of 5 to 142Nm. The actuators are used with JVL's MAC motor and ServoStep integrated servo and stepper motors, or with other manufacturers' motors in NEMA 17, 23 and 34 frame sizes.

12th December 2019

Lubrication unit improves performance of linear guides

For users of linear guides who want to ensure long-term, maintenance-free operations, NSK can offer its newly developed K1-L lubrication unit. Providing enhanced lubrication capabilities over its predecessor - the K1 (launched in 1996) - NSK's new-generation K1-L also contributes to preserving the environment by cutting resource and energy consumption through longer service life, lower friction, and reduced oil usage. The unit is available to order with immediate effect.

11th December 2019

Renishaw software improves additive manufacturing visualisation

At formnext 2019, Renishaw launched Sonic, a new acoustic process monitoring software to form part of the company's InfiniAM suite. Sonic enables engineers to detect acoustic events within the additive manufacturing (AM) build chamber and turn this data into useful information on build quality. The software is the first of its kind in the AM industry.

11th December 2019

HydraPro flow pressure test kit for water or oil applications

Premier Control Technologies is promoting the HydraPro, a versatile test kit that can be used on water or oil applications to measure both operating flow rates and working pressures.

11th December 2019

Controller achieves micro-precision for time-pressure dosing

Cutting-edge diagnosis and genomic equipment depends on high accuracy and speed to deliver results. Operating with micro quantities of fluid in this context presents a significant challenge - which has now been overcome, thanks to Bürkert's new pressure controller, the Type 8763. Designed specifically for time-pressure dosing applications, this product delivers a host of benefits for manufacturers of pharmaceutical and medical diagnosis equipment.

11th December 2019

Compact, rugged industrial PC suits AI applications

RDS is announcing the availability of the new AAEON BOXER 8300AI series. At the core of this series is the AI Core X module which features the Intel Movidius Myriad X VPU.

10th December 2019