Machine Building

Highly precise and industrious ants for nanopositioning

Precision motion control and automation specialist Aerotech has launched the second generation of its ANT nanopositioning stages. Building on the proven previous model, the high-precision ANT95 and ANT130 nanopositioners deliver even better dynamics and precision.

29th April 2022

Control your energy costs with EM530 and EM540 energy analysers

Reducing business energy consumption doesn’t just make good business sense; it’s good for the environment too. With that in mind, Carlo Gavazzi has extended its product offering with the EM530 and EM540 energy analysers.

29th April 2022

Cable retraction systems for multi-axis robots

Every robot is slightly different as is every application, so it is important that we have retraction systems that suit these differences.

29th April 2022

High-voltage, long-life dry reed relays rated up to 200W

Pickering Electronics has released another high voltage relay within the Series 67 range, rated up to 200W, with a stand-off voltage of up to 8 kV, and capable of 6kV switching.

29th April 2022

1500 Series wall and corner mounting enclosure

The versatile 1500 Series enclosure from CamdenBoss is suitable for wall and corner mounting due to its unique shape and purpose built 45 degree angle mounting bracket.

29th April 2022

Robust, versatile cranking handles from Rencol Components

Cranking handles are a vital component for many industrial machinery and equipment manufacturers. When the operator needs to crank, adjust, or rotate, crank handles provide greater leverage, torque, and precision than a simple rotating handle.

29th April 2022

Improve OEE with ceramic coated weld immune inductive sensors

Contrinex says you can reduce sensor failure in welding applications with its robust ACTIVSTONE ceramic coated inductive sensors. This coating provides high levels of durability from both heat and abrasion.

29th April 2022

Thermal protection for high nominal currents

The TCP thermal device circuit breakers from Phoenix Contact are being extended to devices with higher nominal currents with the TCP 10 variant.

28th April 2022

IFM combines illumination and signalling with flexibility

With the new range of flexible LED light strips from IFM Electronic, it’s now easy to provide bright shadow-free illumination in even the most inaccessible corners of machinery and plant. In addition, these versatile light strips can be used as signalling devices, displaying various colours to indicate machine status or an alarm condition.

28th April 2022

Efficient pumping, mixing and agitating for wastewater and water treatment

At IFAT 2022, Nord Drivesystems will be presenting intelligent drive technology for water, wastewater, waste and raw materials management. Among other things, the spotlight will be on the patented wash-down-capable DuoDrive geared motor and the SAFOMI-IEC adapter for optimised use of MAXXDRIVE industrial gear units in mixing and agitation processes.

28th April 2022