06/01/2017 iglidur A181 food and packaging bearing material Motion plastics specialist igus has announced that its iglidur A181 material can now be ordered online in more than 110 dimensions up to 50mm diameter, with or without flange, with no minimum order ...
05/01/2017 5-axis articulated arms available pre-assembled igus is offering its robolink D 5-axis articulated arms as an assembly kit consisting of arm, motor and gearbox, or now as a ready-to-connect articulated arm, enabling machine and system builders to ...
05/01/2017 Schneeberger recirculating units available from LG Motion Schneeberger has launched its range of compact recirculating units, featuring unlimited stroke with linear motion, in the UK through LG Motion.
28/12/2016 AKM2G servo motor range capable of 30% more performance The AKM servo motors from KOLLMORGEN are among the best on the market with their flexible usage options and performance. The new generation presented as a concept by the specialist in servo drive ...
27/12/2016 Combined light section and vision sensors in one device for comparison and surveillance tasks Pepperl+Fuchs’ light section sensors from the SmartRunner range combine a high-precision light section sensor and vision sensor into one compact device. These plug & play devices are optimised at the ...
26/12/2016 Biodiesel hoses feature high performance in high temperatures Power management company Eaton has launched the GH100 and GH101 hoses for high-percentage biodiesel blend and high-temperature oil applications. Unlike standard fuel hoses that last one to two years, ...
23/12/2016 Plug & play compact handling system simplifies commissioning and reduces time to market Festo has introduced a compact handling system that combines kinematics, controller and software in a single kit to enable engineers and OEMs to save time and money.
16/12/2016 IP67 DeviceNet I/O Module with full M8 connectivity Molex has introduced the Brad DeviceNet HarshIO M8 Modules, claimed to be the first on the market to come fully ODVA conformance tested and approved. Offering full M8 connectivity for power, I/O and ...
16/12/2016 igus expands robolink D modular kit with plastic gearing Motion plastics company igus has expanded its robolink D modular kit with strainwave gearing in two sizes. The gearing, which is available as an individual component, or with an integrated NEMA17 or ...
07/12/2016 IP67 Brad HarshIO EtherNet/IP modules for roller drives Molex has introduced what it claims to be the industry’s first ODVA conformance tested and approved IP67 EtherNet/IP I/O module to interface with roller drives.The compact Brad HarshIO modules are ...
07/12/2016 Robot dispensing systems to boost productivity Amada Miyachi Europe offers a range of robot dispensing system options that can be fully customised for use in the automotive, electronics and solar cells, information technology and multimedia, ...
07/12/2016 Smart solution for remote harsh environments IoT and M2M expert GTT Europe, has developed a smart solution for outdoor applications requiring positioning data or a precise time reference. The outdoor IP67 GPS/GNSS antenna is a robust industrial ...
29/11/2016 Precision flowmeters for beverage dispensing Titan Enterprises offers a range of flowmeters designed specifically for drink dispensing applications including beer, wines, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages.
28/11/2016 Control to the locals Two new product ranges have been introduced to meet the need for localised control. The products from Turck Banner – one from each of the principals – provide a method for engineers working on ...
23/11/2016 ABB Dodge Raptor coupling extends driven equipment life ABB has introduced the Dodge Raptor coupling, featuring a patented WingLock technology, a finite-element optimised winged elastomeric design that provides longer driven equipment life and increased ...
22/11/2016 Siemens extends high-voltage motor portfolio up to 70MW Siemens has released the Simotics HV HP high-voltage motor series which covers an extended power range of up to 70MW. These high-voltage motors can be used for a range of applications in fields such ...
21/11/2016 Angular and linear sensors from ZF Switches & Sensors ZF Switches & Sensors has released its latest generation of linear and angular position sensors, claimed to provide users with improved levels of efficiency. Based on a modular system, the sensor is ...
18/11/2016 Netfabb offers complete additive manufacturing solution Following the release of Netfabb 2017 in September, Autodesk is doubling-down on its vision of Netfabb as a true end-to-end additive manufacturing (AM) solution. The company has bolstered the ...
18/11/2016 Tamper-proof safety transponder SICK has launched the STR1, a Transponder Safety Switch that uses non-contact RFID technology to provide highly-reliable and tamper-proof personnel protection on removable guards to PLe/SIL3, with ...
10/11/2016 Maintenance-free and extremely lightweight ball bearings For confined spaces and where low weight is crucial, igus has developed thin-ring bearings which conform to DIN 625. The xiros plastic ball bearings are suitable for a variety of in-vehicle ...
09/11/2016 Faster liquid handling for OEM applications Tecan has launched the Cavro Omni Flex to make it quicker and easier for manufacturers to develop instruments for advanced liquid handling applications. The Cavro Omni Flex is claimed to extend the ...
08/11/2016 Integrated bearing solutions for wind turbines NSK has developed double-row tapered roller bearings and cylindrical rolling bearings that are directly integrated into planetary gears found within wind turbines. In drive technology, component ...
07/11/2016 Precise, hygienic and dynamic switching and control Bürkert has expanded its range of electromotive process valves to include diaphragm valves. The Type 3323 shut-off valve and the Type 3363 control valve are two additions to Bürkert’s line ...
07/11/2016 High-performance galvo scanner control The Nmark GCL controls Aerotech's AGV series scanners, which are claimed to result in industry-leading settling times, long-term thermal stability, and micron-level tracking accuracy due to advanced ...
04/11/2016 IO-Link sensor/actuator hub with expansion port IO-Link actuator/sensor hubs from Balluff feature eight ports for 16 in-/outputs. They are said to allow signals from up to 16 switching sensors to be collected from a distance of up to 20m so that ...