Machine Building

New fibre optic controller with variable switching outputs

Micro-Epsilon has introduced an optoelectronic fibre optic sensor solution for reliable position control and presence detection in a wide range of industrial automation and process control applications.

13th April 2022

Magnetic measuring system with data transmission via radio frequency

New from Elesa is the MPI-R10-RF measuring system which, when connected to FC-MPI sensor and combined with M-BAND-10 magnetic band, is characterised by an extremely easy assembly and disassembly of the device from the panel.

13th April 2022

Data connectors for any device interface

Phoenix Contact is consistently developing its portfolio of data connectors for reliable communication.

12th April 2022

Automate error detection in minutes, with no programming experience required

Cognex Corporation has released the In-Sight 2800 series vision system, which it says puts the power of a full-featured vision system into an easy-to-use package that gets applications running in minutes.

11th April 2022

Hylec launches IP66/IP67-rated surface-mounted electrical junction box

Hylec-APL announces the launch of Debox 11, a versatile and robust IP66/IP67-rated surface-mounted junction box with a total of ten cable entries and five 3–way lever connectors.

8th April 2022

RDS offers extensive range of 7.0-inch TFT display modules

Review Display Systems (RDS) has announced the availability of a comprehensive range of industrial specification, wide aspect ratio 7.0-inch TFT display modules.

7th April 2022

Stainless steel piano hinges for heavy panels

Now available from the FDB Online store are their stainless steel continuous (piano) hinges in 1800mm lengths with 30 mm and 25 mm widths to provide full height support for heavy panels. Because they are fixed along the whole length of a door they augment the rigidity of large panels and distribute the weight evenly into the frame while providing additional security, owing to their tamper-proof design.

7th April 2022

Fast and reliable integration of IO-Link sensors

The new IO-Link function modules from Leuze make the integration of IO-Link device data into PLC programs significantly easier. Users can simply and quickly transfer the function modules to the control program. Common control systems from manufacturers such as Siemens, Beckhoff, and Rockwell Automation are supported. The innovative modular approach makes reading and writing device parameters significantly easier. The function modules can be downloaded free of charge for all IO-Link products from Leuze.

7th April 2022

Miniature solenoid valve expands flexibility in medical product design

Emerson has expanded its Asco Series 090 line of miniature solenoid valves, adding a new three-way Series 090 valve configuration to enable lighter, more space-efficient solutions for gas control in oxygen therapy, compression therapy and gas analyser devices.

7th April 2022

Schmalz ensures secure handling of baked goods

Schmalz has launched a new range of food compliant suction cups suitable for use across the different stages of baked goods production: from handling individual dough pieces within an automated production process, or as an integral part of a vacuum carpet, through to handling finished and frozen bakery products.

7th April 2022