State-of-the-art communication protocols for AKD2G servo drive
TodayKollmorgen has launched new advanced synchronised communication protocols for its AKD2G servo drive, which is supplied in the UK by INMOCO. The drive now features additional support for PROFINET IRT and Ethernet/IP with CIP Sync, expanding upon the existing capabilities with CANopen, EtherCAT, and FSoE time-synchronised communication protocols.
Maintenance-free compressed air filter does the job of three conventional filters
TodayERIKS UK and Ireland has launched the new compressed air filtration technology Expel, which continually removes 99.9999% of water, oil emulsion fluids and solid particulates down to 1 micron. Its design means that users never have to change any internal elements, but simply fit and forget.
Siemens Xcelerator as a Service expands across the product lifecycle
TodaySiemens Digital Industries Software has announced an expansion of the Siemens Xcelerator as a Service portfolio. Siemens Xcelerator as a Service brings together the powerful capabilities of Siemens' comprehensive software portfolio through purpose-built technology and service experiences tailored to the requirements of industries and individual users.
Extended portfolio for ICS series electronics housings
1 day agoWith the ICS housing series, Phoenix Contact offers a wide range of housing systems for future-oriented automation devices. The new PCB terminal blocks in two pitches (5.0 mm and 3.5 mm) provide additional connection options for ICS series electronics housings.
Should you use BS EN 61439 or BS EN 60204 for machine control panels?
3 days agoThere are two series of British standards that might appear relevant when designing, building and installing machine control panels. Derek Coulson and Paul Skyrme of Safe Machine look at which you should use.
Overcoming the challenges of inline thickness measurement (Part 2)
6 days agoWhen selecting an in-process thickness measurement system, a number of challenges need to be considered, including the effect of combined real-world errors. In this second article on thickness measurement, Glenn Wedgbrow, Business Development Manager at Micro-Epsilon UK, discusses how these challenges can be overcome in practice.
European Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 is replacing Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. Technically, it has already come into force but there is a transition period during which machinery is still being CE marked to the old Directive. You can download a free copy of the Guide to the New Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 by completing the form here.
The MachineBuilding.net Guide to Food and Beverage Industry Machine Design provides information, hints and tips to help designers create state-of-the-art yet cost effective systems that meet applicable regulations and standards, while also providing the necessary levels of productivity, quality and reliability.
Spiers Engineering Safety publishes the ultimate guide to PUWER
386 days agoGetting your head around PUWER inspections and PUWER planning can be difficult when you have many other things to be thinking about too. Spiers Engineering Safety has created the Ultimate Guide to PUWER which will walk you through the basics, and help you make informed decisions. This guide will also support learners working towards their Certified PUWER Assessor Qualification (CPA).
White paper sheds light on the challenges and solutions when using optical sensors
426 days agoA free-to-download white paper from sensing and instrumentation specialist Baumer considers all the challenges of why ambient light has such a significant influence on the performance of optical sensors and provides some practical solutions.
