Machine Building

Allegro MicroSystems adds new high bandwidth current sensor ICs

Allegro MicroSystems Europe is adding a new generation of high bandwidth current sensor ICs to their existing family of devices. The Allegro ACS732 and ACS733 current sensor ICs provide a compact, fast, and accurate option for measuring high-frequency currents in DC/DC converters and other switching power applications. These devices are the first 1MHz offerings from Allegro to offer 3600 VRMS galvanic isolation ratings. The current sensor ICs are Hall-effect-based and include user-configurable overcurrent fault detection.

2nd January 2018

WDS offers instant access to complete range of detent pins

WDS Component Parts Ltd is promoting a wide selection of heavy duty detent pins as part of its catalogue of standard parts. The stainless steel components provide quick locating and positioning and reliable retention once in place.

2nd January 2018

Murata's nRF52-Based WSM-BL241 Bluetooth 5 Module now at Mouser

Mouser Electronics is now stocking the WSM-BL241 Bluetooth low energy module from Murata. Based on a Nordic nRF52832 system-on-chip (SoC), the WSM-BL241 offers ultra-low-power Bluetooth 5 functionality in a small package, useful for Internet of Things (IoT), asset-tracking, beacon, and medical applications.

2nd January 2018

MARL high voltage industrial LED panel indicators at Foremost

Foremost Electronics is announcing the availability of the MARL 671 Series of High Voltage LED panel mounted indicators, suitable for fixed and portable equipment and internally potted, making it useful for high-vibration applications.

2nd January 2018

New Android app for programming robots intuitively

With the aim of creating a more intuitive, easier and faster way to control industrial robots, Comau is releasing PickAPP, an Android app for programming pick-and-place operations in a completely new way.

28th December 2017

Complete Plastic LeeP Springs from Lee Spring

Lee Spring are delighted to offer their LeeP complete plastic composite spring range ex-stock in the UK and Germany. Composite plastic springs offer the benefits of being non-magnetic and inert to most industrial chemicals. Where weight considerations are primary then plastic composite construction offers a high strength to weight ratio with an exceptional performance in low mass. This makes them suitable for a wide range of applications such as aerospace where light weight is at a premium.

27th December 2017

Innovations for high-precision rotary tables and rotary axes

Schaeffler offers a highly specialised modular system that allows customers to select exactly the right components for their rotary tables and rotary axes - which includes high-speed, high-performance and high-precision designs. Schaeffler also presented new products for this modular system at EMO 2017: rotary table bearings with increased performance and very smooth running torque motors.

27th December 2017

SKF's single-shaft/multiple bearing system analysis software

SKF is adding an easier and faster bearing evaluation tool to its shaft analysis software portfolio. SKF SimPro Quick bridges the gap between SKF's basic online software tools and its recently released flagship multi-shaft analysis application, SKF SimPro Expert, while maintaining compatibility with SKF's in-house engineering software.

27th December 2017

Ergostyle brings comfort and style to standard machine elements

Elesa is promoting its Ergostyle range of standard operating elements. With their well-known care over operator comfort and safety, Elesa has combined a bit of Italian flair in design which makes any machine look special.

27th December 2017