Machine Building

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Custom nuts in wide choice of ferrous and non-ferrous materials

Challenge Europe is promoting its capability for the design and manufacture of custom nuts, which can meet many widely varying needs in materials such as steel, stainless steel, copper, brass, aluminium, plastic or exotics like titanium. There are many different styles on the market today. Amongst the commonest are the Full Nut, the Lock Nut (sometimes referred to as a Half-Nut or Thin Nut) and the Nylon Insert Self-Locking Nut.

23rd October 2019

Wieland launches revos Modular connector system

revos Modular is a new, modular connector system from Wieland Electric that is compatible with the market standard and enables the transmission of energy, signals, and data all in just one connector. The modules can be assembled and disassembled easily without the use of tools to allow quick and error-free commissioning, in addition to the simple replacement of assemblies, saving both time and costs. Thanks to the hybrid configuration, the system can be used in a wide variety of applications, including plant construction and mechanical engineering, control cabinet construction, and also in energy generation plants.

22nd October 2019

Integrated miniature microstepping motor uses single-cable PoE

Applied Motion Products (AMP) has launched a Power over Ethernet (PoE)-enabled integrated miniature microstepping motor package that combines a closed-loop digital drive, feedback encoder and an Ethernet-supported motion controller as a single-cable positioning product. With PoE linked drive/controller power and Ethernet communications over a single cable the TSM14POE series, based on AMP's well proven StepSERVO technology, will bring a new level of application capability for miniature decentralised automation tasks with time and cost savings through simplified wiring as well as compactness and location flexibility. Available from Mclennan - AMP's European distribution partner - the NEMA size 14 integrated motor could be applied to existing PoE-linked devices such as IP Camera systems to add positioning capability, or to miniature automated devices such as robotics, end effectors, small actuators and medical instruments.

22nd October 2019

Electric linear actuator designed for welding applications

The next-generation CEMC Series electro-mechanical actuator, with inverted roller screw technology, has been designed by Ewellix to help car manufacturers develop IoT-ready welding lines.

22nd October 2019

Mouser now stocking Texas Instruments Sitara AM574x processors

Mouser Electronics is now stocking the Sitara AM574x processors from Texas Instruments (TI). These Arm Cortex-based devices achieve high levels of processing and are designed to meet the intense processing needs of modern embedded applications, including industrial communications, human-machine interface (HMI), and automation and control.

22nd October 2019

Firefly DL machine vision camera with built-in deep learning

Flir Systems is launching the Flir Firefly DL, saying it is the industry's first deep learning, inference-enabled machine vision camera with Flir Neuro technology. With its small size, low weight, minimal power consumption and deep learning capabilities, the Flir Firefly DL camera is excellent for embedding into mobile, desktop and handheld systems.

21st October 2019

Servo systems cables with improved connectors and labelling

Improved servo systems cables made by Kollmorgen are now available to UK users through INMOCO. Kollmorgen is following a programme to upgrade many of its cables so that they are easier to install and more robust, while also performing better in supplying power and/or transmitting control signals. For instance, cables currently fitted with Speedtec connectors up to 20A (2.5mm ² wire gauge) will now be equipped with Locktec connectors to provide better bend protection, with a similar upgrade being offered on larger cables later.

21st October 2019

Sick introduces stainless steel sensors for harsh environments

With the release of Inox versions of its GR6 rectangular and GR18 cylindrical sensors, Sick has delivered rough, tough, high-availability photoelectric performers for detection duties in harsh environments such as chemical washdown or the presence of aggressive oils, lubricants and dust.

18th October 2019

iglidur wear-resistant coatings can be applied directly to metal

For lubrication-free sliding in a very tight space, igus has introduced a new coating material and service for metal components. The iglidur coating provides the components with the wear and sliding properties of the maintenance-free iglidur materials.

18th October 2019

Cannulated size 6 brushless slotted DC motors for arthroscopy

Today's most challenging arthroscopic procedures require power, speed and efficiency. For arthroscopic shavers in particular - where variations in patient tissue, bone and cartilage density must be considered - the right combination of speed and power is required to remove soft tissue and bone. Motors need to be tightly packaged and offer minimal vibration to achieve lightweight, ergonomic designs - a challenge answered by the latest cannulated Brushless DC motors from Portescap.

18th October 2019