Machine Building

Lenze i950 Servo inverter: A new chapter in automation

Lenze is opening a new chapter in automation at the 2017 SPS IPC Drives exhibition in Nuremberg. With the launch of its new i950 Servo inverter, Lenze is breaking down the boundaries between controller-based automation and drive-based automation. This contributes to greater flexibility in the design of machine automation topologies.

3rd November 2017

Intuitive online configuration from Phoenix Contact

Phoenix Contact is offering a fast way to an individual solution for users with its new online configurator for PCB connectors. Thanks to simple filter menus, 2D and 3D product images as well as intuitive user interfaces, you can configure the PCB terminal block, connector and header you need with just a few clicks.

2nd November 2017

SMAC introduces GUI for thread checking and other apps

SMAC Moving Coil Actuators has developed easy-to-use Graphic User Interfaces for several of their most popular applications. The first such GUI is for Thread Quality Checking applications. The SMAC Thread Check Center (TCC) is a program that has the following functionality:

2nd November 2017

Ten new AlphaWire industrial Ethernet products now at Aerco

The expanded Alpha Essentials Industrial Ethernet collection includes 10 new constructions in categories: CAT 5 PROFINET, CAT 5e, CAT 6, and CAT 7. The new constructions are now available from Aerco.

2nd November 2017

Antimicrobial-coated keyboards are dishwasher safe

Diamond Electronics now offers a wide range of antimicrobial coated, easy to clean keyboards which are dishwasher safe. The keyboards and accessories are intended for use with clinical and home-use medical systems, clean industrial applications including food processing, semiconductor manufacturing and laboratories, POS systems and public area data input and control.

1st November 2017

Fingertip joystick J1 from elobau

This multi-axis fingertip joystick from elobau is one of a range of robust and compact joysticks that have been designed to control operator functions in areas with limited installation space.

1st November 2017

When the going gets tough Baumer sensors meet the challenge

Reliable sensing, measuring stability and accuracy, along with the speed and change of direction of rotation in heavy duty machinery presents tough challenges, and it's where the Baumer MAGRES range of magnetic absolute encoders excel. Heavy duty industrial applications such as utility vehicles, cranes, wind energy plants, steel and metal processing require accurate, efficient and reliable components and Magres absolute encoders are well suited for these situations.

1st November 2017

Pre-assembled plastic M12 power flange connectors

binder UK is adding to its M12 connector offering with a power flange connector. Designed around a plastic housing, the 814 and 813 Series feature pre-wired male and female panel mount connectors for power applications across a wide variety of automation installations.

1st November 2017