Machine Building

Elesa machine safety components - hinges, handles and handwheels

Elesa is promoting its extensive portfolio of safety-related items. Major concerns over machine cut-off related to opening of control cabinets, guarding barriers or service panels are addressed by products such as the CFSW plastic hinges with built-in multiple switch - this enables electrical shut-off of equipment where the door/panel is opened where, for example, use of a handle-based mechanism is not desirable.

18th January 2018

UDOO's BLU Sense Module is now at Mouser

Mouser Electronics is now stocking the BLU Sense module from UDOO. Fully compatible with UDOO X86 single board computers, the versatile and affordable BLU Sense module provides a wireless I/O extension for Internet of Things (IoT) platforms.

16th January 2018

Stratus unveils edge computing strategy and latest ftServer

With more than 90 per cent of industrial companies wanting a simplified edge infrastructure that can be remotely managed, Stratus Technologies has unveiled its edge computing product strategy and direction at IOT Tech Expo. This strategy includes the latest version of the company's flagship product, ftServer, along with a preview of a converged operational technology (OT) edge system that offers enhanced remote management services in a rugged and easy-to-deploy form factor.

15th January 2018

Binder adds to harsh environment connector (HEC) series

binder is announcing the addition of a power connector to its HEC series of connectors designed specifically for outdoor use. Capable of handling up to 32A at a rated voltage of 600V, the Series 696 HEC power connector is available in both cable and panel mount formats with 4+PE silver plated male or female contacts.

15th January 2018

PlantPAx DCS Roadmap supports smarter process operations

Digital transformation in process operations requires seamless and secure connectivity between the device and the enterprise. The PlantPAx distributed control system (DCS) from Rockwell Automation has long helped make this connectivity possible through its alignment with plant-wide automation technology and use of open communication standards. Now, Rockwell Automation is revealing new enhancements coming to the platform to help process operations capture more value across the entire plant and enterprise.

12th January 2018

RIFTEK miniature 2D laser triangulation sensor now at Ixthus

A new matchbox-sized 2D laser triangulation sensor from RIFTEK, represented in the UK by Ixthus Instrumentation Ltd, combines a choice of red or blue laser sources with a power output of 0.95mW for measurement ranges up to 500mm and linearity to 0.05 per cent of range. Easily adapted for measurement of thickness, dimension/displacement, form and profile as well as object sorting, etc., the new RF602 series laser triangulation sensors are particularly aimed at applications where restricted space or minimal weight are important machine design requirements.

11th January 2018

Quarter Brick DC:DC converters rated at 100W and 150W

Gresham Power Electronics is announcing the availability two new series of DC:DC converters from Polytron Devices for use in industrial and railway applications. The QB100 and QB150 series boast 100 and 150 watt ratings, respectively, feature a 4:1 ultra-wide input range and operating temperature of -40 to +110degC.

11th January 2018

Force-guided coupling relay module from Phoenix Contact

Phoenix Contact's Rifline industrial relay system product range now includes a new force-guided coupling relay module with 24V DC coil voltage.

11th January 2018

Microsemi SmartFusion2 maker board available from Digi-Key

Microsemi has teamed up with Digi-Key Electronics to provide the SmartFusion2 system-on-chip (SoC) field programmable gate array (FPGA) maker board exclusively to Digi-Key's global customer base. This low-cost evaluation platform lowers the barrier for hardware and firmware engineers to develop embedded applications for the ARM Cortex-M3 and 12K logic elements (LE) FPGA fabric in the SmartFusion2 device. Contents include the new SmartFusion2 board, a USB cable to provide power, programming and communication, and a QuickStart Guide.

10th January 2018

Slimline motor controllers create space in enclosures

Small drives for machines and equipment are typically powered up to 9.0A and are protected by conventional motor circuit breakers. However, when space in the enclosure is limited, it is very difficult to find room for significant numbers of protective components. Rittal's new motor controllers for its RiLine Compact power distribution system offers a sophisticated approach.

10th January 2018