Machine Building

Miniature drives suit medical robots and multi-axis systems

maxon is once again expanding its range of configurable drives with more brushless DC motors, gearheads, and encoders from the ECX series. There is also news on positioning controllers in the micro segment.

7th May 2020

Non-contact check-in station checks body temperatures

Review Display Systems (RDS) is launching a new access management station that is safe and efficient for personnel checking in to a work environment. As employees return to work, increased safety will be paramount during these troubling times and the check station from RDS is well suited to ensure a protected working environment. The station comes complete with a safety body temperature measurement check, optional facial recognition (that also works when employees are wearing face masks), and a kiosk version which comes with an optional hand sanitiser.

7th May 2020

Economical M12 cable connectors with threaded ring

Binder is expanding its 763 Series of moulded M12 cable connectors with plastic threaded rings for screw connection. The robustness of the plastic threaded rings distinguishes them as a cost-effective alternative to stainless-steel threaded rings. Besides their high resistance to mechanical stress, the rings are also resistant to media and temperature in the range of -40degC to +85degC. They satisfy the waterproof requirements of IP67 and IP68 and the high-grade plastic is UV-resistant.

7th May 2020

Multi-parameter sensor helps to detect air leaks and save energy

SICK's innovative new FTMg thermal flow meter simultaneously measures gas flow, pressure and temperature, then computes the combined values to detect leaks in pneumatic systems and monitor compressed air energy consumption in real time.

7th May 2020

High-performance accelerometers for machine condition monitoring

Sensonics is promoting its high-performance accelerometers for machine condition monitoring. Industrial machine sensors have been at the heart of modern manufacturing for many years now and with the rapid expansion and application of digital technologies, their complexity and sophistication continues to be developed and improved. Industrial accelerometers are a vital component in today's manufacturing systems and whilst there is a wide choice of options, not all industrial accelerometers are the same.

6th May 2020

Enclosure handles from the experts

When we do a Google search for equipment handles or hardware handles, the range we are presented with is commonly known as extensive - nearly 200 million - so for EMKA to feature twice on page one of "enclosure handles" out of the 21 million possible suggests that they know a bit about handles.

6th May 2020

Control SCARA robots from a PC with ABB RobotStudio

ABB has simplified the use of its popular SCARA robots by giving users the ability to commission and control the robots from their PC through RobotStudio, ABB's simulation and offline programming software.

6th May 2020

Rugged, compact DMM Micro D Mix connectors on short lead times

The DMM Series from Nicomatic is a highly modular AS/EN9100 aerospace quality miniature connector series, combining a wide choice of signal, power and coax contacts into a 2mm pitch ruggedised form factor. This highly reliable, space-and-weight saving series is MIL-DTL-83513G compliant and offers electromagnetic and mechanical protection for mission-critical, harsh environment aerospace, defence & security, telecoms and energy applications among others.

6th May 2020

Long-lasting, impact-resistant ceramic locating pins and pads

norelem is adding a new range of ceramic locating pins and rest pads to its portfolio, offering long-lasting, robust performance to engineers and manufacturers. Typically made from metal, these products are used for controlled, fine tolerance positioning of a workpiece along jigs and fixtures and must be able to withstand repeated use and forces in industrial environments.

5th May 2020

Ultra-rugged, high-performance, multi-process welding system

For those who need enhanced multi-process welding capabilities and portability in harsh industrial environments, ESAB Welding & Cutting Products is introduced its Aristo 500ix inverter-based welding power source and Robust Feed Pulse and Robust Feed U6 wire feed systems.

5th May 2020