Machine Building

Operator controls for industrial applications

elobau is known globally as being a designer and manufacturer of operator controls, such as steering column switches, single- and multi-axis joysticks and armrests for the off-highway vehicle market. Although primarily designed to cope with the extreme, outdoor conditions that off-highway vehicles operate in, many products from elobau's broad range of standard operator controls are also well suited to many industrial applications that require precise, reliable and accurate operation.

23rd May 2019

Vision app-based cameras now available from IDS

Following their introduction as prototypes at VISION 2018, the versatile IDS NXT rio and rome vision app-based camera families are now available as pre-series samples. Customers can choose between different protection classes (IDS NXT rome comes with IP65/67), sensors and variants with Smart GenICam or artificial intelligence (AI).

22nd May 2019

Schaeffler launches high-spec X-life cylindrical roller bearings

Schaeffler is extending its X-life range of high-performance, premium quality cylindrical roller bearings with two additional products that offer improved performance, extended maintenance intervals and very high power density. The bearings are suitable for machine tool applications such as high-speed turning, milling and grinding machines.

22nd May 2019

EMKA offers extra stock of general hardware for doors everywhere

EMKA are promoting their extensive stock of general door hardware, which is expected to help their customers maintain a continuous supply of components for the production of specialist enclosures/cabinets and vehicles at all times - saving time and worry over possible delays.

22nd May 2019

iglidur J350 high-temperature filaments for 3D printing

A good example of igus' low-cost automation concept is the newly designed and constructed high-temperature 3D printer. It was built using drylin W linear guides, dryspin lead screws made of stainless steel and igus standard stepper motors, to facilitate the development of iglidur J350 high-temperature filaments.

22nd May 2019

Cliff adds Mini Displayport to FeedThrough connecter range

Cliff Electronics is adding a Mini Displayport to its range of FeedThrough connectors. Assembled into an industry standard XLR connector panel cut out the Mini DisplayPort (MiniDP or mDP) is a miniaturised version of the widely used DisplayPort audio-visual digital interface

20th May 2019

Feed-forward control algorithm reduces tracking errors tenfold

Electronically controlled drives for controlling uneven motion sequences are increasingly replacing mechanical cams. Eccentrics, crankshafts and toggle levers are integral to many production machines in the textiles, printing and packaging industries: they drive mechanical motion in linear and non-linear kinematics. However, the KEB COMBIVERT F6 and S6 drive controllers provide optimal control of these movements.

20th May 2019

Ultra-compact connector system for signals and power

Mouser Electronics is now stocking the mPOWER ultra-micro power connector system from Samtec. Offering current ratings up to 21A per blade in a 2mm pitch, mPOWER connectors provide an ultra-small, high-power product with exceptional design flexibility for power-only or power-and-signal applications.

15th May 2019

New BOA Spot XL and XLE smart vision sensors at Stemmer

The new BOA Spot XL and XLE smart vision sensors from Teledyne DALSA bring even more versatility for error proofing, identification, general inspection and robotic guidance applications in manufacturing. These new models offer more features than previous models, allowing an even wider range of automated inspection and identification tasks to be performed, yet retain a highly competitive price point.

15th May 2019

FLIR Thermal Studio software automates thermal image processing

FLIR Systems is introducing FLIR Thermal Studio, a thermal image analysis and reporting software designed to manage large sets of thermal images and videos. Engineered for thermographers who use FLIR thermal handheld cameras, optical gas imaging (OGI) cameras, and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) with thermal cameras, FLIR Thermal Studio's advanced processing capabilities and automation are designed to streamline workflow and increase productivity.

15th May 2019