Find the right drive cable in one click with the new readycable finder
TodayMotion plastics specialist, igus, has released the latest version of its popular readycable finder, an online tool that makes selecting the right drive cable much easier. Users can find the right cable for their application at the best price with just one click. The integrated chainflex service life calculator also shows the guaranteed life of the cable.
Democratising automation by breaking the programming barrier
TodayStephen Hayes, managing director of automation and control technology specialist, Beckhoff UK, explains that by optimising traditional coding practices, businesses of all sizes can overcome this skills gap to reap productivity and efficiency gains.

Microcontrollers and processors for IoT, ML and AI applications
3 days agoMouser Electronic is now shipping the Ensemble microcontroller and processor family from Alif Semiconductor. The Ensemble series creates a scalable and compatible continuum of integrated embedded processors for low-end to high-end intelligent IoT end-point devices in automotive, smart home, healthcare, robotics and industrial control applications.

STAR-KNOBS now in flush-fit and surface-mount versions
4 days agoOKW's advanced STAR-KNOBS for menu-driven electronics are now available in flush-fitting and surface-mount versions.

Optimise manufacturing with LOCTITE at Machine Building North
4 days agoVisit LOCTITE at Stand 53 during Machine Building North to see the benefits of its innovative solutions for manufacturers and engineers first-hand. Discover how LOCTITE enhances reliability, simplifies design and delivers optimal joining solutions as it showcases its extensive range of adhesives and sealants, alongside its automation options designed to boost productivity.

Democratising automation by breaking the programming barrier
TodayStephen Hayes, managing director of automation and control technology specialist, Beckhoff UK, explains that by optimising traditional coding practices, businesses of all sizes can overcome this skills gap to reap productivity and efficiency gains.
Grasping the full potential of smart sensors
4 days agoClever, intelligent, but more commonly recognised as 'smart' – a simple definition of an essential component increasingly used in today's food and beverage manufacturing applications and acknowledged as a bridge to the digital future from analogue to IO-Link. The experts at Baumer consider the technical definition of a smart sensor.
Transformative impact of AI on manufacturing
13 days agoArtificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly made its way into people's personal and professional lives; in the constantly evolving landscape of manufacturing, it's a game-changer. Manufacturers like igus are navigating the complexities of the Fifth Industrial Revolution where AI stands at the forefront, driving unprecedented advancements in efficiency, precision, and innovation but emphasising the importance of maintaining human creativity within this.

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
656 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
697 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.