Machine Building

New Festo SBRD smart camera supports automation and robotics

The new SBRD smart camera from Festo lies at the heart of an intuitive image processing system that opens up new perspectives in automation and robot technology.

4th June 2019

New iglidur Q2E bearing withstands loads up to 130MPa

In construction and agricultural machinery, commercial vehicles and even offshore plants, extreme loads often prevail for plain bearings. For this reason, igus has developed the iglidur Q2E bearing.

4th June 2019

New high-brightness IPS displays in 3.5 and 4.3inch sizes

RDS has new high-brightness IPS displays. Wide viewing angles, excellent price performance and high brightness are just some of the features of these displays, which make them well suited for industrial use. There are three new SGD IPS Displays a 3.5" and two 4.3". All displays have a 100 nits brightness and 24bits RGB Digital.

3rd June 2019

Kistler launches KiDAQ modular data acquisition system

On Stand 11 in Hall 2 at Sensors & Instrumentation Live at the NEC on 25 & 26 September, Kistler Instruments will be showing KiDAQ, a new modular data acquisition system. The modular design makes virtually unlimited channels and distributed systems a reality whatever the application; industrial, laboratory, permanent and mobile applications. Engineers will have everything needed to complete any measuring task: a single integrated system that can be flexibly expanded at any time by adding more measurement modules and sensors.

3rd June 2019

2mm MIL-DTL-83513G DMM connectors with 360deg EMC backshells

Nicomatic's DMM Micro D mixed signal connectors are now available with single or two-piece backshells for 360 degree shielding and protection of the cable/connector interconnect. More, the devices are available on a 6-8 week lead time, significantly better than the industry standard 16-20 weeks.

3rd June 2019

New leak-free kits for heavy-duty gearboxes

Originally designed for escalator drives on the London Underground, Renold Gears has launched a leak-free technology kit for heavy-duty gearboxes that can either be supplied with new units or retrofitted to existing ones.

3rd June 2019

OEM Automatic now supplying AGRO cable glands

OEM Automatic is announcing a partnership agreement with the Swiss company, AGRO AG. This partnership opens up a new area of business for OEM, enabling the company to represent the wide range of AGRO cable glands in the UK.

31st May 2019

Compact rodless actuators deliver higher thrusts

Parker Hannifin is introducing its HLR (High Load Rodless) actuator series designed specifically for OEM applications. The state-of-the-art HLR series offers a number of market-differentiating features, including high load and thrust force capabilities, which save customers money by allowing the use of a smaller HLR than those currently available on the market.

31st May 2019

AX and KX enclosures in steel and stainless steel from Rittal

Rittal showcased its new AX compact and KX small enclosures at the Hanover Trade Fair 2019 (Hannover Messe). The AX and KX enclosures are both embedded with digital processes, delivering simpler, faster assembly and component installation, greater flexibility and enhanced safety. In other words, Rittal has rethought and redesigned the two enclosures in line with the principles of Industry 4.0.

31st May 2019

Cost-effective belt-driven compressors: quiet, robust, reliable

With the launch of the GL15-22 compressor range, small business compressed air users can now enjoy the proven benefits of Atlas Copco rotary screw technology: robust performance, simple installation and maintenance, plus easy control and monitoring.

31st May 2019