Machine Building

Compact toothed belt axis supplied complete with drive motor

igus is promoting its drylin ZLN-40 compact toothed belt axis that is economical for automation and other applications in the realm of machine building. The company has produced a short video to highlight the features and benefits: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JczAHPm8G5I.

28th August 2019

Guided picking system offered as self-assembly kit

Mitsubishi Electric is offering its Guided Operator Solutions (GOS) as a self-assembly plug-and-play flexible automated picking system, making it possible to achieve perfect production line assembly tasks every time.

23rd August 2019

Ergostyle standard components with elecolors option from Elesa

As a worldwide manufacturer/distributor, Elesa have rather shorter lines of communication with their customers than might otherwise be the case - a situation which allows them to focus their manufacturing expertise on rapid response and highly detailed product designs. Elesa are delighted to share the results of this in the provision of their Ergostyle brand, coupled with the elecolors programme.

22nd August 2019

Network Manager software features topology representation

The FL Network Manager software can be used to start up, monitor, and update Phoenix Contact network components. In the new Version 3.0, Phoenix Contact has extended the software to include topology representation and the SNMP scripting function.

22nd August 2019

Index plungers with your own choice of handle

Buyers of WDS Component Parts index plungers can now specify the size and type of handle to be fitted, thereby customising each plunger for its particular application.

20th August 2019

New I/O modules from Mitsubishi Electric

The latest slice type I/O modules from Mitsubishi Electric offer helpful features for PLC users in addition to saving space and helping reduce costs. Commissioning is made easier and quicker with fast-fit connections and hot-swap installation, plus, online and onboard software for settings.

20th August 2019

Custom special threaded fasteners in small quantities

The team at Challenge Europe recognise that manufacturing today is very much a partnership operation, based on mutual respect and trust, succeeding on the varied skills of the parties involved and the strength of their relationship, often forged over many years. Such is the case with sub-contract suppliers of specialist components and small quantities where efficiency at small scale is key to achieving desired outcomes.

19th August 2019

Aerotech's new VascuLathe revolutionises manufacture of stents

With the new VascuLathe, Aerotech presents an innovative cutting system for demanding stent production. Its fully integrated movement system combines automated material handling functions with a direct drive for both linear and rotary motions. According to the manufacturer, this integrated linear-rotation design enables a two- to five-fold increase in throughput compared with conventional drive principles based on ball screws or other technologies. It furthermore allows for manufacturing tolerances in the sub-micrometre range.

16th August 2019

Wieland wipos PSW power supply with wider range of input options

Wieland Electric has added the wipos PSW to the company's wipos power supply series to offer a wider range of input options. The wipos range is compact, reliable and robust, incorporating essential features for drive technology applications and making machines and equipment safer.

16th August 2019

New metal-cored welding wire for high-strength steels

ESAB is launching Coreweld 69 LT H4, a metal-cored welding wire for high-strength steels. Benefiting from very low diffusible hydrogen, this new wire achieves a yield strength of 690MPa or greater and excellent sub-zero toughness down to -60degC.

16th August 2019