Machine Building

iglidur J350 high-temperature filaments for 3D printing

A good example of igus' low-cost automation concept is the newly designed and constructed high-temperature 3D printer. It was built using drylin W linear guides, dryspin lead screws made of stainless steel and igus standard stepper motors, to facilitate the development of iglidur J350 high-temperature filaments.

22nd May 2019

Cliff adds Mini Displayport to FeedThrough connecter range

Cliff Electronics is adding a Mini Displayport to its range of FeedThrough connectors. Assembled into an industry standard XLR connector panel cut out the Mini DisplayPort (MiniDP or mDP) is a miniaturised version of the widely used DisplayPort audio-visual digital interface

20th May 2019

Feed-forward control algorithm reduces tracking errors tenfold

Electronically controlled drives for controlling uneven motion sequences are increasingly replacing mechanical cams. Eccentrics, crankshafts and toggle levers are integral to many production machines in the textiles, printing and packaging industries: they drive mechanical motion in linear and non-linear kinematics. However, the KEB COMBIVERT F6 and S6 drive controllers provide optimal control of these movements.

20th May 2019

Ultra-compact connector system for signals and power

Mouser Electronics is now stocking the mPOWER ultra-micro power connector system from Samtec. Offering current ratings up to 21A per blade in a 2mm pitch, mPOWER connectors provide an ultra-small, high-power product with exceptional design flexibility for power-only or power-and-signal applications.

15th May 2019

New BOA Spot XL and XLE smart vision sensors at Stemmer

The new BOA Spot XL and XLE smart vision sensors from Teledyne DALSA bring even more versatility for error proofing, identification, general inspection and robotic guidance applications in manufacturing. These new models offer more features than previous models, allowing an even wider range of automated inspection and identification tasks to be performed, yet retain a highly competitive price point.

15th May 2019

FLIR Thermal Studio software automates thermal image processing

FLIR Systems is introducing FLIR Thermal Studio, a thermal image analysis and reporting software designed to manage large sets of thermal images and videos. Engineered for thermographers who use FLIR thermal handheld cameras, optical gas imaging (OGI) cameras, and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) with thermal cameras, FLIR Thermal Studio's advanced processing capabilities and automation are designed to streamline workflow and increase productivity.

15th May 2019

Intelligent monitoring of surge protection systems

ImpulseCheck from Phoenix Contact is claimed to be the first intelligent assistance system for monitoring mains surge protection systems to be available on the market.

14th May 2019

Intrinsically safe proximity probes for non-contact measurement

Sensonics' Senturion X Range of proximity probe systems have obtained ATEX, IECEx and PESO certification. Compliant to the API 670 standard, these intrinsically safe probes are suitable for non-contact measurement of shaft vibration position, position and speed in hazardous areas where potentially explosive gases or dusts are present.

14th May 2019

RJ45 connectors are more rugged than mil-spec models

Lane Electronics is offering a new rugged RJ45 connector system that is designed to satisfy those applications where totally reliable Ethernet communications are needed in harsh environments. According to Lane, the new RJ45 connector system meets the requirements of VG95234 and is a cost-effective option compared with D38999 versions - and is more rugged than those developed to meet MIL-DTL-26482.

13th May 2019

New PLC CPUs enable connection to the cloud

To meet the increasing data demands of digital applications, ABB is launching new central processing units (CPUs) for its AC500 PLC range which offer enhanced connectivity, performance and speed suitable for industrial, buildings or substation uses.

10th May 2019