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12/05/2016 Miniature linear guideway with position feedback Schneeberger has released the MINISCALE bearing system, a high precision miniature guideway combined with an optical measuring system, all in one unit. The range has been developed in order to meet ...
11/05/2016 Antistatic material for ESD-compatible applications Igus has introduced a universal plain bearing material that is said to help prevent the build-up of electrostatic charges.Being electrically conductive, any electrostatic charge is safely discharged ...
11/05/2016 NSK’s APTSURF cylindrical roller bearings offer high precision and performance for machine tool users NSK has released APTSURF, a range of high precision, high performance cylindrical roller bearings designed for the main spindle of machine tools. End users are claimed to benefit from enhanced ...
09/05/2016 FiberMaxHP 3-6 axis photonics alignment platform FiberMaxHP is a second-generation 3-6 axis photonics alignment platform built on Aerotech’s ANT nanopositioning product line. It is designed for critical photonics alignment in a highly automated ...
05/05/2016 ABB zenon extends automation solutions for the IoTSP ABB has extended its discrete automation offering to deliver more connectivity and application solutions for discrete manufacturing, general machinery and food and beverage machine builders.
05/05/2016 Unlimited possibilities for equally as many applications NKE Austria has unveiled its series of single row cylindrical roller bearings that features a range of variants. More than 3000 types are made to order in NKE’s assembly plant in Austria. The ...
04/05/2016 Instant pneumatic cylinder configuration IMI Precision Engineering has launched an online configuration service – supporting more than 60 native CAD formats - aimed at enabling design engineers to instantly configure fluid and motion ...
03/05/2016 Cost effective press-fitting systems Power costs money. And when presses in electronics and small parts manufacturing are oversized, it can often cost too much. Festo’s YJKP servo press kit is said to allow electric press-fitting ...
29/04/2016 Maintenance-free rotational coupling for large mills and processing plants Centa Transmissions has unveiled a high performance, low maintenance shaft-to-shaft flexible coupling designed for heavy duty operation in large industrial mills, processing plant and mining ...
28/04/2016 Latest PlantPAx release reduces time-to-market and improves user experience The latest release of Rockwell Automation’s PlantPAx modern distributed control system (DCS) is claimed to help engineers across multiple industries modernise their plants and reduce time-to-market. ...
28/04/2016 New benchmark for standard valves Festo has extended its range of VUVS and VUVG standard single valve technologies with the launch of its ‘blue star’ VUVS-LK…-S and VUVG-LK…-S products. These valves have been designed to meet a wide ...
27/04/2016 Plain bearing material with universal resistance to chemicals Iglidur X, from igus, is claimed to combine resistance to high temperatures and chemicals with compressive strength. In comparison with other iglidur materials, iglidur X is designed for extreme ...
27/04/2016 NORD introduces size 14 industrial gear units with 190kNm output torque NORD DRIVESYSTEMS has extended its industrial gear unit range by adding a new size with 190kNm output torque. The series now comprises nine sizes and covers torques from 25 to 250kNm. The addition of ...
26/04/2016 Quarter-turn actuator DFPD sets new standards in process automation Festo has released a rack and pinion quarter-turn actuator DFPD that is claimed to be modular, resilient and versatile. It is said to be suited to applications with ball valves, shut off valves or ...
26/04/2016 Economically efficient power recovery Lenze has unveiled the Smart Energy Recovery r700, said to take power recovery to new levels of economic efficiency, practicality and simplicity. Available in two power versions: 12/24 and 26/48kW it ...
25/04/2016 Flexible and efficient geared motors WEG has launched the WG20, a range of modular geared motors that is claimed to offer worldwide interchangeability and up to 96% energy efficiency across a range of industrial applications requiring ...
18/04/2016 LG Motion presents SMAC moving coil actuators LG Motion has released a range of SMAC moving coil actuators. The technology is claimed to have been adopted by nanotechnology companies, research laboratories, and universities for its high ...
14/04/2016 High torque coreless brush DC motor Portescap has introduced the DCT range of Athlonix Brush DC motors. The 24DCT miniature motor features a diameter size of 24mm as well as Portescap’s energy efficient coreless design with an ...
14/04/2016 Simple, robust, cost-effective control system for smaller plants Mitsubishi and ME-Automation have launched the PMSXmicro, a control system designed specifically for use on smaller scale plants, such as renewable energy power plants. It is said to run on a single ...
13/04/2016 Cost efficient, compact, precision hydraulic control The Electronic Controls Division of Parker Hannifin Corporation has introduced its IQAN-MC4x family of high performance controllers for precision, real-time control of hydraulic systems.
08/04/2016 Inductive linear sensor suits harsh environment high speed processes Novotechnik has released the TF1 linear position sensor, which is available in the UK through Variohm EuroSensor. The position sensor utilises an inductive measuring principle that is claimed to be ...
08/04/2016 Controlling and protecting steam turbines Mitsubishi Electric has launched the Turbiset Steam Turbine Control and Protection solution that it says can be used with any manufacturer’s turbine.
04/04/2016 Modular, compatible, versatile pallet transfer system The mk Technology Group has developed the Versamove, a modular, compatible and versatile pallet transfer system. It can be expanded and adapted to the specific requirements of the individual ...
31/03/2016 Next generation of plug-in e-chains Igus has introduced the readychain speed 2.0, a development of its plug-in readychain product. As with the first generation of pre-harnessed energy chain system, it is ready to fit directly onto a ...
29/03/2016 Hexapod gives accurate positioning Aerotech has released the HEX500-350HL high-load, precision hexapod that is suited for applications in x-ray diffraction, sensor testing, and high-force device manipulation and features large ...