Machine Building

SKF makes machine condition monitoring more accessible

With condition-based maintenance often reserved for only the most critical assets, SKF is launching Multilog IMx-16Plus, a system that can bring condition monitoring to applications that would previously have been out of reach.

21st February 2019

Large enclosures in stainless steel and with NEMA 4X protection

Rittal's new VX25 large enclosure system delivers significantly enhanced value to electrical engineering companies thanks to its technical features, ease of assembly and high levels of safety. Now, new versions of the VX25 are available in stainless steel and optional NEMA 4X rating to enhance corrosion protection and ensure the equipment within is shielded from dust, splashes and water jets.

21st February 2019

New developments enhance cobot applications and programming

New from RARUK Automation are two Robotiq innovations designed to make automated and even lights-out production even easier. The first, Force Copilot, is an intuitive software development for applications that need force torque feedback, and the other is the Hand-E gripper specifically developed for collaborative robots.

20th February 2019

JPR Electronics now stocking Schützinger quick-release terminals

JPR Electronics offers a wide range of quick-release terminals manufactured by Schützinger. Since the launch of their first quick-release terminal an entire product family has emerged and successfully established itself in the market. Quick-release terminals provide a good option for connection in any situation where a safe and rapid connection must be created quickly between a conductor or cable and another device.

20th February 2019

Board-level cameras feature liquid lenses and Active Focus

USB 3.1 Gen 1 board-level cameras from the uEye LE family from IDS are available as variants with the use and control of liquid lens lenses. The cameras focus in milliseconds on different object distances - for millions of cycles, wear-free and without moving parts. This makes them particularly suitable for applications where the working distance changes frequently.

20th February 2019

igus launches dryve D1 and D3 motor controllers

In addition to its drylin E linear axes with DC motors, igus has now developed a cost-effective and easy-to-use control system. Providing simple control and operation of the axes, the dryve D3 controller is for basic types of operation and the dryve D1 for more complex tasks.

20th February 2019

Clean, clever and compact dry screw vacuum pump

Atlas Copco's Industrial Vacuum division is launching the DHS 065-200 VSD+ dry screw vacuum pump, offering lower lifecycle costs, higher productivity, less energy consumption and easy maintenance.

19th February 2019

Low-power TI op amp from Mouser offers high slew rate

Mouser Electronics is now stocking the TLV9052 operational amplifier from Texas Instruments (TI). Featuring a high slew rate and low quiescent current, the dual op amp is suitable for battery-powered motor-drive applications, as well as large appliances, photodiode amplifiers, sensor signal conditioners, and low-side current sensing.

19th February 2019

BOGE unveils Anniversary Edition of S-4 screw compressor

This year marks BOGE Compressors' 111th anniversary, the company plans to celebrate this in style by unveiling a special Anniversary Edition of its popular S-Series screw compressors at the Hanover Fair (April 1-5, 2019). Now in its fourth generation of development, the S-4 takes energy saving, sound pressure dBA and ease of maintenance to an entirely new level. The S 111-4, a new "˜limited edition' compressor, packs some novel technologies, all of which will be revealed to visitors to the stand at this year's show.

19th February 2019

Phoenix Contact launches PLCnext safety controller

The Phoenix PLCnext Control RFC 4072S controller is the first high-performance controller for the PLCnext Technology ecosystem. It can be used to leverage all the advantages of the control platform: programming in your favourite programming language and programming environment, using open source software, apps, Proficloud and soon, the real-time version of the PLCnext store.

19th February 2019