Machine Building

Next-generation predictive maintenance tools from Mitsubishi

Mitsubishi Electric's cloud-based predictive maintenance offering is supported by the AI platform within IBM Watson and implemented with voice control and AR features. This innovation shows how interconnected, intelligent systems can maximise responsiveness, productivity and plant control while reducing costs and downtime.

19th November 2018

3D Systems launches two new metal 3D printers

At Formnext 2018, 3D Systems announced the DMP Flex 350 and DMP Factory 350 - the company's additions to its proven DMP metal 3D printing platform - designed for volume production of critical components for industrial applications such as aerospace, healthcare, and transportation. In addition, the company introduced a new aluminium alloy material - LaserForm AISiMg0.6(A) - designed to produce strong, lightweight, parts without the need for casting.

19th November 2018

Challenge Europe stocking Action Can industrial consumables

Challenge Europe serve is promoting its ex-stock range of the well-known Action Can industrial consumables including industrial lubricants, cleaning sprays, foams and many related aerosols such as copper grease, cutting fluids, car cleaner, anti-static spray, welders anti-splatter spray, brake and clutch cleaner, glass cleaner, chain lube (also food grade), freeze spray, electrical control cleaner, isopropyl alcohol cleaner, corrosion inhibitors, stainless steel cleaner and many more.

19th November 2018

AISI 316 stainless extension springs stocked by Lee Spring

A new range of passivated AISI 316 stainless steel extension springs is now available ex-stock from Lee Spring. These products are listed in the latest catalogue, number 25, which is the company's 100th anniversary edition and includes more than 2000 new items and over 25,000 stock products in total.

16th November 2018

BOGE launches 11kW model of EO oil-free compressor

BOGE Compressors is extending its EO range of scroll compressors. The new EO 11 produces oil-free compressed air in the 11kW performance segment and completely eliminates the risk of contamination. Ultra-quiet, the EO 11 is well suited to medical technology, pharmaceuticals and the food processing industry where cleanliness is paramount.

16th November 2018

Plug&Play Industrial IoT kit for machine condition monitoring

Bosch and Harting have pooled their expertise to develop the first Plug&Play IIoT kit for industrial applications with IP54 protection. It enables digital condition monitoring to be implemented on any type of machinery quickly and easily.

16th November 2018

New chainflex CAN bus cable for highly dynamic applications

igus is introducing a new CAN bus cable for highly dynamic energy chain applications, such as in machine tools and production equipment. The chainflex CFBUS cable is available with either a highly abrasion-resistant PVC (CFBUS.PVC.020) or oil-resistant PUR (CFBUS.PUR.020) outer jacket. Both cable options have EAC and CTP approvals, simplifying trade with the Russian market.

15th November 2018

New Digi-Key IoT Studio simplifies IoT projects

Digi-Key Electronics is introducing a new design tool called the DK IoT Studio. The DK IoT Studio is an integrated development environment (IDE) that aims to provide a radically simple way for developers and providers to create IoT systemd. The DK IoT Studio allows you to go from idea to prototype in minutes without writing any code.

15th November 2018

All-in-one electrical test tool with accurate fault localisation

Nicomatic is introducing a new multi-function tool that comes in a compact, portable case designed to simplify electrical troubleshooting. The company's Electrical Ground Support Equipment (E-GSE) TC50-eTool, developed in partnership with the ECA Group - which is renowned for its expertise in developing innovative technical solutions for use in hostile or harsh environments - enables: voltage/current/resistance measurement; phase order checking; diode testing; insulation testing; and thermal imaging. In addition, the tool uses Nicomatic's SmartCo solution based on reflectometry technology to provide precise wire-fault localisation, enabling quick diagnosis and thereby minimising aircraft ground time.

15th November 2018

Push-button, lever-actuated variants of TOPJOB S terminal blocks

WAGO is introducing push-button and lever-actuated variants to its TOPJOB S terminal block family. Integrators can now choose between push-button, lever and push-in connection methods for additional flexibility on DIN rail installations.

15th November 2018