Machine Building

Kistler's digital charge amplifier sets a new standard

Kistler's Type 5074A charge amplifier breaks new ground in industrial charge amplifier technology for the Industry 4.0 era. This unit is currently the only piezoelectric sensor amplifier on the market that offers communication based on real-time capable Industrial Ethernet. For the first time, plant and machinery manufacturers can integrate any desired piezoelectric sensors directly into a real time-capable Ethernet system to easily make settings on the measurement amplifier.

23rd January 2018

congatec partners with AMD for support of AMD Geode processors

congatec and AMD have teamed together to provide extended life cycle support for one of the world's longest-serving x86 processors. The result is that AMD Geode processor boards from congatec will have planned availability until the end of 2021.

23rd January 2018

CamdenBoss further develops CamBlock Plus terminal block range

CamdenBoss has announced another phase in the development of its flagship CamBlock Plus range of PCB terminal blocks. Two new lines have been added in early 2018 - a 2.54mm pitch rising clamp terminal block from 2 to 12 poles and screwless pluggable types covering 2.5, 3.5, 3.81 and 5.08mm pitch sizes also in 2 to 12 poles. Both offer UL approvals.

22nd January 2018

Hirose's IX Series I/O Connector now at Mouser

Mouser Electronics is now stocking the IX Series I/O connector from Hirose Electric Company. The small, robust design with high-speed data transmission enables advancements in factory automation, data centres, security systems, programmable logic controllers, and transportation applications.

19th January 2018

New hybrid, emergency repair adhesive for highly durable bonds

New to Henkel's LOCTITE Universal Structural Bonding range is LOCTITE HY 4060 GY, a 5-minute curing, general-purpose repair adhesive for a wide variety of metals, plastics, wood and rubber materials. What makes this product so special is Henkel's patented hybrid technology that, as well as providing universal adhesion, achieves a fast cure through a large gap, excellent structural and environmental durability. It also has enhanced safety credentials.

19th January 2018

Precise, robust and reliable inclination sensors

Baumer is launching a range of GIM500R inclination sensors that are designed to excel in harsh outdoor environments such as railways, mechanical handling and external mobile automation applications, including those where functional safety is required.

19th January 2018

VLT drives: the next generation from Danfoss

With the launch of the next-generation E-frame versions, variable speed drives in the popular and successful Danfoss VLT range are setting new standards for efficiency and compact construction. Available in ratings from 315 to 560kW 400V (355 to 800kW 690V), E-frame drives are up to 73 per cent smaller than their predecessors, which makes possible big savings of valuable space in control panels and equipment rooms.

19th January 2018

How retraction systems keep control of your cables

igus has produced a video which demonstrates two manual cable pull-out and retraction systems - e-tract and e-spool manual. As a result, trip hazards and damage due to improper coiling of the cable are avoided. Typical applications for these two systems include use on control panels, tools system feeds for assembly conveyors and work tables, and electric charging stations.

18th January 2018

Secure communication for all branches

The industry standard for water management, recognised by the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) since August 2017, explains the level of technology necessary for the protection of critical infrastructure. Phoenix Contact offers a broad spectrum of communication products for numerous industries and applications that meet this standard.

18th January 2018

The heat is on with the new Martindale DT series thermometers

From HVAC servicing to Legionella testing, two new thermometer models make it easy to take reliable temperature measurements wherever you are working. The DT173 single input and DT175 dual input K Type digital thermometers are new additions to Martindale Electric's comprehensive thermometry range for contact and non-contact measurements and thermography.

18th January 2018