Machine Building

Sick launches ultra-thin G2 Flat photoelectric proximity sensors

With the launch of its G2 Flat family of photoelectric sensors, Sick has shrunk outstanding performance into a miniature format. The ultra-thin sensors are designed to integrate snugly into small machinery and conveyors, or for tight fits in robotic arms and grippers.

1st October 2019

Festo Simplified Motion Series electric drives are easy to use

Solving simple motion tasks electrically is now possible with the Simplified Motion Series from Festo. The electric drive series combines the simplicity of pneumatics with the benefits of electric automation to offer users an affordable option that is easy to install and operate.

1st October 2019

Female-to-female USB-C FeedThrough connector fits XLR cut-out

Cliff Electronics is adding a FeedThrough version of the industry-standard USB-C connector which can carry data and power on a single cable. The Cliff USB-C connector has no up or down orientation and the connector cannot be mis-inserted.

1st October 2019

EPLAN Electric P8 gains improved user interface

EPLAN is announcing important upgrades to EPLAN Electric P8, its highly regarded computer-aided engineering (CAE) package for electrical applications. The latest version of the software, EPLAN Platform 2.8, has a new graphical user interface, enhanced ergonomics and augmented macro technology. It boasts additional enhancements in the areas of configuration, bus data, and round-trip engineering with Siemens TIA Portal.

30th September 2019

Thousands of new hardware products for machine building

Essentra Components has added thousands of new products to its catalogue of hardware components, all targeted to meet the needs of machine builders and equipment manufacturers.

30th September 2019

Lubricator reduces maintenance for push-pull chain actuator

The Grob Linear Chain actuator from R.A. Rodriguez is a hugely popular system for push-pull applications involving long strokes, where space is at a premium and weight needs to be minimised. These credentials have resulted in the product being specified for a wide range of tasks but until now its scope has been limited by the need for the user to lubricate the system manually as part of a routine maintenance regime.

30th September 2019

Eaton's easyE4 family extended to 240V

Eaton has extended the easyE4 product family to include 240V AC devices. The extension makes the versatile range of functions, in addition to 24V DC applications in industrial automation environments, an alternative to Building control applications of low to medium complexity. The solution can also offer enhanced networking opportunities by allowing connected products to integrate onto IIoT networks using an enhanced Ethernet interface - expanding communication possibilities in small automation systems.

26th September 2019

Robust and durable absolute linear encoders with SSI interface

Leine Linde's RLA 4200 series absolute linear encoders include the measurement specialist's well proven inductive scanning technology that provides high resistance to shock loads, vibration and extreme environmental conditions. Originally with an EnDAT interface and now offered with a universal SSI option, the robust and durable measurement technology is particularly suited to precision position feedback for heavy-duty industrial applications. Available with full support from Leine Linde's UK distribution partner Mclennan, the RLA 4200 series includes scale length options of 140, 200 and 260mm with accuracy to within +/-2 microns and linearity to +5 microns per metre.

26th September 2019

High-brightness 4.3inch IPS displays with wide viewing angles

New from RDS are two 4.3" TFT IPS Displays from Solomon Goldentek. Wide viewing angles, excellent price performance and high brightness are just some of the features of these displays, which make them excellent for industrial use.

25th September 2019

Ensenso XR 3D camera family features integrated data processing

The Ensenso XR is the first stereo vision camera offered by IDS that processes 3D data directly in the FPGA. The 3D camera system is therefore particularly suitable for computing-intensive applications such as bin picking or in-line measurements. The camera family initially consists of XR30 and XR36 models. They are very robust thanks to IP65/67 protection class, feature 1.6 MP Sony sensors and can detect objects at working distances of up to 5m.

25th September 2019