Machine Building

OEMs tailoring to the needs of the food and beverage industry

Machine builders can future-proof their customers in the food and beverage sector with a digital transformation offering, says Jake Dibb, UK OEM business development manager at SolutionsPT.

24th May 2022

Closed loop stepper motor range broadens communications choices

Oriental Motor’s AZ series meets high performance automation needs, with 0.036 degrees/step accuracy coupled with support for popular communications protocols.

24th May 2022

Panasonic Industry launches its first motion controller

Panasonic Industry has added a motion controller in its automation lineup. The GM1 combines features of motion functions with the functionality of a PLC like positioning, network modules, I/O modules, and high-frequency counter in one compact controller.

23rd May 2022

It has to be steel for many cable carrier applications

For cable management in extreme conditions, properties such as strength, temperature resistance, hardness, impact strength and corrosion characteristics are invaluable. In such applications, explain the experts at Kabelschlepp Metool, there is often simply no alternative to steel.

23rd May 2022

Compact high-torque integrated harmonic actuator systems

Motion Control Products (MCP) has introduced a compact high-torque integrated harmonic actuator systems with a shorter lead time of up to eight weeks.

23rd May 2022

Rockwell Automation delivers smarter drive capabilities

Rockwell Automation is expanding the PowerFlex AC variable frequency drive portfolio to support a broader range of motor control applications. This will give customers more flexibility, performance and intelligence in their next generation drive.

20th May 2022

The benefits of overmoulded solenoid valve connectors

Solenoid valve connectors from Atam are now available with control circuits providing additional tangible benefits to OEM design engineers and end customers’ maintenance engineers.

20th May 2022

Plain guides interchangeable with recirculating ball bearing guides

Being able to interchange between different suppliers can be priceless when looking for replacements. The drylin T range from Igus is an exact replacement for other linear guides, with the same dimensions and same hole positions; but the drylin T slides instead of rolls.

20th May 2022

Condition monitoring device for predictive maintenance of heaters

Omron has launched the K7TM condition monitor for heater equipment used especially in automotive and FMCG industries. The K7TM visualises deterioration tendencies to enable predictive maintenance and contributes to the realisation of a carbon-free society.

20th May 2022

‘Smart’ profile sensors for simple inline testing and control

The latest ‘smart’ profile sensors now available from Baumer are designed to be the most compact and easy-to-use 2D multi-tool measuring device, with no easier way to implement inline quality control.

20th May 2022