Machine Building

New Adlink Edge IoT offering accelerates digital transformation

Adlink Technology has announced the general release of its Adlink Edge IoT offering which enables industry to gain maximum business value from rapidly deploying IoT technology.

9th October 2019

Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ multiprocessor system-on-chips at Mouser

Mouser Electronics is now stocking Zynq UltraScale+ multiprocessor system-on-chips (MPSoCs) from Xilinx. These devices combine a high-performance Arm-based multicore, multiprocessing system with ASIC-class programmable logic. The devices deliver maximum scalability, and can offload critical applications, such as graphics and video pipelining, to dedicated processing blocks. The MPSoCs also include a full complement of integrated peripherals and connectivity cores suitable for next-generation applications such as 5G wireless, automotive ADAS, and industrial Internet of Things (IoT).

9th October 2019

Dirak flush-mounted stainless steel compression latches at FDB

A new Dirak compression latch from FDB Panel Fittings meets the common need for a flush latch with compression/anti-vibration characteristics often found in rail transport, HVAC and furniture applications. The 7-086 and 7-087 provide discrete closure with visual indictor.

9th October 2019

NSK linear roller guides benefit from enhanced seals

NSK used the recent EMO 2019 exhibition to introduce its optimised RA series of recirculating roller bearing guides with enhanced sealing technology. RA linear roller guides are equipped with new V1 seals and an improved cover, thus helping to increase the service life and reliability of machine tools.

9th October 2019

Software for advanced real-time analysis of thermal imaging data

Ametek Land is releasing two new innovative software packages - IMAGEViewer and IMAGEPro - that include advanced tools for monitoring, controlling, analysing and capturing thermal imaging data for all available Ametek Land thermal imaging cameras and systems.

8th October 2019

Online configurator for custom enclosures

Foremost Electronics celebrates 30 years of Electronic Component sales in the UK in November 2019. Founded in 1989 as a direct importer and specialist distributor of switches, keypads, joysticks, connectors and other electro-mechanical products, they have witnessed many technology breakthroughs and major changes to how products are designed-in and sourced.

8th October 2019

Bulgin launches rugged fibre optic LC Duplex connector

Bulgin is launching a rugged duplex LC fibre optic connector specialised for use in harsh environments. The 6000 Series Fibre LC Duplex connector contains an additional optical fibre connection for applications where separate transmit and receive cables are required. In comparison to a simplex optical fibre cable and connector, the additional glass fibre on the duplex cable can also be used as a built-in obsolescence in mission-critical applications, or to double the data transmission capabilities where required.

7th October 2019

WEG launches M Mining series of slip-ring motors

WEG is unveiling the new M Mining series of slip ring motors for use in the mining and cement industries. Available in frame sizes IEC 355 to IEC 1000, the new M Mining slip ring motors cover the power range from 250kW to 10MW at 50 or 60Hz line frequency. These three-phase induction motors have between 4 and 14 poles and are designed for voltages up to 13.8kV. The robust M Mining series is intended for dusty environments in the iron ore or cement sectors. This makes the slip-ring motors a reliable choice for mills, crushers, blowers, exhaust fans, conveyors, centrifuges, and other applications in the mining and cement industries.

7th October 2019

Smooth-operating friction joints for aluminium framework systems

Fresh from FATH Components is a new range of friction joints designed for use in a variety of benchtop assembly applications. The Aldershot-based supplier is part of the German FATH GmbH Group of companies and has launched three new models of friction joint, all of which are available now ex-stock, with six different versions of each to choose from.

7th October 2019

maxon now supplying ZUB Motion Control master controllers

maxon is known for producing controllers: the ESCON, which is a 4-quadrant speed controller, and the EPOS, a digital positioning controller. With the acquisition of ZUB Machine Control AG in 2017, the portfolio of products has now expanded to include master controllers.

7th October 2019