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Pickering Electronics' ultra-compact 10W reed relays at ITC 2019

Pickering Electronics will be showing a new 10W member of its successful 4mm2TM product family at International Test Conference being held in Washington D.C. In common with existing reed relays in the family, new Series 122 devices occupy a PCB footprint of only 4mm × 4mm, facilitating what is claimed to be the highest packing density currently available. These low-profile relays are just 12.5mm high, have a rated switching current of 0.5A at 10W and can be operated at 3V or 5V. The new reed relays have an insulation resistance of greater than 1012ohm and are 100 per cent tested for dynamic contact resistance to guarantee performance.

11th November 2019

drylin handling systems help make light work of repetitive tasks

drylin handling systems are based on plain sliding bearings rather than rolling element bearings. Unlike recirculating ball systems, drylin systems run on lubrication-free iglidur polymers.

11th November 2019

New Component Portal speeds component selection

FATH Components is launching an all-new online portal designed exclusively for machine and system builders. The initial phase of the new resource, which went "˜Live' on November 4th, features 18 complete FATH product families including some of the most popular and biggest-selling products. Amongst these are FATH's innovative "˜Parking Rails' together with workstation and suspension arms, profile connectors, castors, cable fixings, friction joints, lifting feet, hinges (available in both standard aluminium finish or anodised in a variety of colours) as well many other standard machine elements.

7th November 2019

ABB and B&R present first fully integrated robotics at SPS

As part of ABB's Robotics & Discrete Automation business, B&R will be introducing ABB robots as an integral feature of its automation landscape at the SPS trade fair. Machine builders will be able to buy robots and their machine control system from a single source. B&R will also be among the first to launch a comprehensive portfolio for open, real-time capable OPC UA over TSN communication - on display in Hall 7 / Booth 206.

7th November 2019

Online tool speeds configuration of igus drylin shafts

Designing the right shaft for an application is not easy without CAD software and in-depth technical knowledge. igus has now developed a new, free-of-charge and freely accessible online tool with the drylin shaft configurator. In just three steps, designers can select the right shaft in the required length from seven materials, machine the main body and the machined ends with standard elements, such as chamfers and grooves, and order the configuration. In addition, STEP files of the configuration and a dimension drawing are available for download, free of charge.

6th November 2019

Control Techniques to exhibit automation offerings at SPS 2019

Control Techniques is presenting its full suite of automation technologies at 2019's SPS exhibition in Nuremberg, Germany (Nov 26-28). Visitors to the Control Techniques stand (Hall 4, Stand 250) will see a host of fresh products and offerings from the drives specialists, including details of its free five-year warranty on Commander general purpose drives, an enhanced servo drive offer and all-in-one free-standing high-performance drive system.

5th November 2019

NSK European Distributor Convention takes place in Dubrovnik

In the beautiful and historical town of Dubrovnik, Croatia, NSK hosted its 2019 European Distributor Conference. Over 100 delegates from distribution partners across all EMEA regions attended the 3-day event to share information and network.

4th November 2019

Schaffner awarded large-scale automobile industry contracts

In October 2019, Schaffner achieved the largest order volume in the Group's history with new contracts signed in the Automotive Division totalling more than CHF 55 million (~£43 million). The new orders primarily relate to latest-generation antennas for keyless authentication systems in new model platforms of various well-known global automobile manufacturers. The order volume covers the entire duration of the new models.

4th November 2019

Free guide to getting quality components from your suppliers

Are your manufacturer's components accurate? As manufacturers themselves, with production facilities in the UK, three other sites across EMEA and eight more globally, Essentra Components are suppliers of high-quality injection moulded components, and know that when you're designing a new product, ensuring that each component meets close tolerances and accurate sizes is essential. So they put together some guidelines and advice on how to make sure your manufacturer is delivering the high-quality components you need, accessible free here.

4th November 2019

PULS DIN-rail Power Supplies gain rail certification

PULS Power is announcing that five of their QS Series products have been awarded full acceptance certification by Network Rail for use with signalling equipment in environments not exceeding 95 per cent relative humidity. The Network Rail product acceptance process is required for products intended for use on or about rail infrastructure and ensures they are safe, reliable, fit for purpose, compatible and do not export unacceptable risks to the infrastructure. Only accepted products (except those allowed by NR/L2/RSE/100/05) may be used on rail infrastructure.

4th November 2019