Machine Building

Renishaw software improves additive manufacturing visualisation

At formnext 2019, Renishaw launched Sonic, a new acoustic process monitoring software to form part of the company's InfiniAM suite. Sonic enables engineers to detect acoustic events within the additive manufacturing (AM) build chamber and turn this data into useful information on build quality. The software is the first of its kind in the AM industry.

11th December 2019

HydraPro flow pressure test kit for water or oil applications

Premier Control Technologies is promoting the HydraPro, a versatile test kit that can be used on water or oil applications to measure both operating flow rates and working pressures.

11th December 2019

Controller achieves micro-precision for time-pressure dosing

Cutting-edge diagnosis and genomic equipment depends on high accuracy and speed to deliver results. Operating with micro quantities of fluid in this context presents a significant challenge - which has now been overcome, thanks to Bürkert's new pressure controller, the Type 8763. Designed specifically for time-pressure dosing applications, this product delivers a host of benefits for manufacturers of pharmaceutical and medical diagnosis equipment.

11th December 2019

Compact, rugged industrial PC suits AI applications

RDS is announcing the availability of the new AAEON BOXER 8300AI series. At the core of this series is the AI Core X module which features the Intel Movidius Myriad X VPU.

10th December 2019

ABB robots integrated within B&R's automation portfolio

B&R, a unit of ABB's Robotics and Discrete Automation business, has announced that ABB robots are being integrated into its automation portfolio. With the ability to offer unprecedented levels of machine flexibility and precision, merging robotics with machine control into one unified architecture will enable manufacturers to embrace the trend of mass customisation and optimise their lot-size-one processes.

9th December 2019

DS-082 4K digital signage player is slim yet powerful

Advantech is launching DS-082, the powerful yet slim 4K digital signage system for four displays. This powerful 4K signage system delivers a high-impact visual experience across multiple displays powered by AMD Ryzen V1000/R1000 processors and integrated with AMD VEGA Graphics. DS-082 comes in an ultra slim profile of just 19mm with fanless and cable-free design that allows for easy installation behind the displays while saving on space. It can simultaneously drive four/three UHD(4K)/FHD(1080P) displays via HDMI; delivering seamless and smooth content flows across digital menu boards, self-ordering systems, retail applications, queuing systems, and multi-media kiosks.

9th December 2019

Low-end SMARC computer-on-module for cost-sensitive applications

congatec is introducing a new SMARC 2.0 Computer-on-Module with Arm Cortex-A53 based NXP Semiconductors i.MX 8M Nano processor. The conga-SMX8-Nano defines a new low-end performance class for SMARC. With its stunning ultra-low power graphics capabilities as well as its limited number of carefully selected I/Os, the new NXP i.MX 8M Mini compatible NXP i.MX 8M Nano processor targets low cost application areas not previously reached by - but well suited for - vendor-independent, standardised Computer-on-Modules.

9th December 2019

3-A hygienic feet, knobs, nuts and handles from Essentra

Essentra Components is aware that with a more complex and globalised food supply chain, hygiene in food production is more important than ever. Consequently, the company is delighted to offer an extensive range of 3-A hygienic levelling feet, star knobs, nuts and handles which help users minimise the three main hygienic design hazards of physical, chemical and biological contaminants.

6th December 2019

Harmony emergency stop plates and illuminated lens rings at RS

RS Components has added a selection of illuminated emergency stop legends to its Harmony range of factory automation control buttons manufactured by Schneider Electric. The new legend plates are designed to help operators and maintenance engineers to locate emergency stop buttons quickly and minimise production downtime.

6th December 2019

Fast common mode filters with integrated ESD protection

Nexperia is announcing the market's fastest common mode filter (choke)/ ESD protection combination. The new PCMFxUSB3BA/C features the industry's widest differential passband of up to 10GHz 3dB frequency and a very high surge robustness of up to 7.5A 8/20us. It is designed to suppress common mode and single-ended noise while minimising the impact on the signal integrity of very fast data lines.

6th December 2019