Securing open automation in the IIoT age
TodayOpen automation systems are transforming manufacturing, with their connectivity unlocking incredible efficiencies. But this also creates a vast attack surface for cyber threats. Stephen Hayes, managing director of Beckhoff UK, explores how companies can strengthen cybersecurity in open automation systems and safeguard their connected factories.
Stepper drive enables fast integration into existing EtherCAT architectures
TodayNew from INMOCO is Kollmorgen's P80360-ECE stepper drive that provides real-time control, with an EtherCAT interface for simple integration in EtherCAT networks. The P80360-ECE also adds a range of control modes to achieve high-performance motor speed and position modulation.
Enhancing Efficiency in Material Handling
1 day agoWDS Components offers an extensive portfolio designed to enhance material handling across various industries, offering a versatile collection of wheels and castors, levelling feet, conveyor parts and tube inserts.
Pneumatic and hydraulic safety valves and control systems
1 day agoFounded in 1921, ROSS designs and manufactures pneumatic and hydraulic safety valves, control systems, and is universally recognised as a global leader in fluid power safety solutions. It will highlight its capabilities at MachineBuilding.Live.
Securing open automation in the IIoT age
TodayOpen automation systems are transforming manufacturing, with their connectivity unlocking incredible efficiencies. But this also creates a vast attack surface for cyber threats. Stephen Hayes, managing director of Beckhoff UK, explores how companies can strengthen cybersecurity in open automation systems and safeguard their connected factories.
Performance analysis ratchets up a gear with dual parameter cross-referencing
2 days agoSimultaneous measurement of a shaft's torque and angular position or rotational distance is now possible thanks to a new development by Sensor Technology, a combined torque sensor and angular position encoder. The company's R&D Manager James Gilkes explains how engineers in various fields can use the new SGR523 to improve their machines and systems whilst reducing their workload and speeding up development cycles.
8 things you need to know about confocal displacement sensors
20 days agoWhen specifying a non-contact confocal displacement sensor, several factors need to be considered including measuring speed, resolution, type of material and surface, the operating environment and whether thickness measurements are required, says Glenn Wedgbrow, Business Development Manager at Micro-Epsilon UK.
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
415 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
455 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.
