Machine Building

Cam-operated index plungers for easy positioning and locking

Stopping moving parts in predetermined locations and locking them in position is a common requirement for machine builders. A favoured method for doing this is often the index plunger, with the cam-operated version being particularly popular. WDS Component Parts is promoting its wide range of index plungers, describing itself as a leading authority on the technology.

31st October 2018

RS now stocking low-cost Pi platform for IoT-sensor development

RS Components is making IoT sensing projects even easier to start, and more affordable, with the UrsaLeo Pi development kit.

30th October 2018

Plastic bonding system for the automotive industry

ATM Automation Ltd is a robotics and automation company based in Leicestershire. They manufacture machinery, high and low volume, for the Automotive, Medical and Plastics industries. ATM offers a number of options for adhesive application to automotive components. These range from systems using a single or multiple dispensing heads configured with a bespoke designed machine, to 6-axis robots manipulating the dispensing nozzle around 3-dimensional profiles. Precision fixturing ensures repeatable part location, and in-process control of the adhesive dispensing system guarantees consistency in the bead profile and volume of adhesive dispensed.

30th October 2018

An easier way to migrate from pneumatics to all-electric motion

Quality, cycle times, profits and energy efficiency. These four factors are critical to every company with a production function. If you are using pneumatics, one option is to replace pneumatic cylinder actuators and go 'all-electric' - and it is even better if the motion control system is also simple. With Dunkermotoren's new Drive Assistant all you have to do is fill in the blanks.

26th October 2018

IDS unveils Ensenso XR 3D camera with onboard processing

IDS will launch the Ensenso XR 3D camera with onboard processing at VISION 2018 - as well as many other leading-edge industrial vision products.

26th October 2018

Harting expands industrial Ethernet connectivity portfolio

Harting has enhanced its simple, process-safe field installation preLink industrial Ethernet cabling termination system. Alongside its range of 10/100 Mbit/s M-12 D-Code, 10 Gbit/s X-Code and RJ45 connectors and extenders, the product family now includes a preLink PCB jack version which enables flexible cable-to-board connectivity within a device or machine. All the preLink connector parts are produced in rugged metal housings, enabling robust end-to-end mating. RJ45 preLink male plugs also incorporate stronger latches for extra field-installed reliability, minimising the chances of system downtime which often occurs when fragile, consumer-grade RJ45 cabling systems are used in industrial installation environments.

26th October 2018

Modular EV/HEV battery test system uses regenerative technology

Intepro Systems announces its advanced benchtop/rack mount Procyon Battery Test System for engineering design and production testing of high-performance electro mobility battery packs. The Procyon Battery Test System utilises Intepro's innovative bi-directional charge/discharge regenerative power stage that returns over 93 per cent of the power back to the AC mains, lowering operating costs, reducing system size and eliminating/reducing external cooling requirements.

26th October 2018

Safety system drives measurable operational profitability

Schneider Electric has demonstrated how it enables customers to extend real-time control from only operational efficiency to include operational safety, security and profitability. By applying new, stronger and secure process safety systems and components, Schneider Electric customers are better able to mitigate risks, eliminate incidents that lead to downtime and drive measurable operational profitability improvements, safely.

26th October 2018

Robust circular sensor connectors for harsh environments

Harwin is introducing a new circular sensor connector product. With a current rating of 2A per contact, the members of the Vivern family come in a 10-contact 1.45mm pitch format and have an insulation resistance of over 1GÎ©. They can be supplied in both cable-to-cable and cable-to-board configurations.

25th October 2018

DC UPS benefits from integrated power supply

Phoenix Contact's new Trio uninterruptible power supplies with integrated power supply provide reliable power for DC loads while requiring minimal space. The UPS module and power supply are combined in a single housing. Only one energy storage is required to complete the UPS system.

25th October 2018