Discover exciting innovations at Industrial Ethernet Week
1 day agoJoin HARTING and experts from a range of global market leaders for the fourth Industrial Ethernet Week. The annual digital conference runs between from 25-27 February 2025 and features technical experts and digitalisation pioneers. Register now to discover solutions for driving industrial transformation via insightful user cases, discussions, talks and tech sessions.
Background Suppression Photoelectric Sensors perfect for cheese Packaging
1 day agoTo increase the capacity of a packaging line for individually packaged cheese portions, a manufacturer required a robust, reliable solution to detect the presence of each cheese portion to control the speed of in-line buffering units. These feed a packaging machine, in a high-volume, hygienic production facility. The company turned to Contrinex for a solution.
Microcontrollers and processors for IoT, ML and AI applications
1 day 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
1 day 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
1 day 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.

Grasping the full potential of smart sensors
1 day 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.

Grasping the full potential of smart sensors
1 day 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
10 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.
Multi-axis motion control: MACS versus PLCs and microcontrollers
15 days agoIn the realm of automation and control systems, choosing the right controller can significantly impact the efficiency and performance of your application. The experts at maxon delve into the advantages of maxon's MACS range compared to standard PLCs and microcontrollers.

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
654 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
694 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.