ELECTRIC DRIVES consist of a fixed stator and a moving rotor. In order to achieve optimum drive performance and low wear, both components must be matched to each other with well under millimeter precision, which is why accurate conformity control is of immense importance.

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Thanks to developments such as Industry 4.0, increasing digitisation, and the development of the cloud, together with improvements in process control and communication technology, it is easier than ever for equipment manufacturers to offer remote assistance and monitoring, asserts Matt Hale

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A correctly tuned servo system can enhance stability, precision and productivity, but how are these outcomes best achieved? Joseph Profeta explains

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Stephen Hayes explains how automation technologies can support greater flexibility in food manufacturing

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Transit system designers have increasing needs for longer life and higher durability on components, particularly the actuators that enable safe, flexible connections to power sources. A new line of electric linear actuators is now available to meet this need reports Anders Karlsson

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ACCORDING TO the Purchasing Manager’s Index, the UK economy fell rapidly during lockdown. So what can manufacturers, engineers and plant managers do to safeguard their operations to withstand an economy in flux? Sean Robison explains what modern technologies to implement that can improve overall equipment effectiveness and operational resiliency

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Bradley McEwan explains how new servo drive and connectivity technologies can help manufacturers do a lot more with less.

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Kieran Bennett looks at the latest communication protocol, IO-Link, and the advantages it offers for industrial process control

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In order to remain competitive, it is generally accepted that industries should adopt lean manufacturing strategies to improve process efficiency. A key action can be to reduce part count, i.e. the number of components in an assembly or system. This is particularly challenging when it comes to highly accurate cartesian coordinate (linear) motion applications. In these cases, machine builders would often need to use both PLCs and computer numerical controllers (CNCs) in order to fully manage movement within the machine – until now. Barry Weller, Product Manager at Mitsubishi Electric, looks at how to simplify the control architecture of cartesian coordinate robots

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PLCs with in-built functional safety and fail-safe condition monitoring are the unsung heroes of many renewable installations, offering off-the-shelf availability, high reliability, fast processing speeds and proven safety functions

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Mitsubishi Electric has released its smallest and most powerful compact PLC to date, the FX5UC series Premium Micro PLC. Its diminutive size is set to help machine builders and manufacturers pack ever more functionality into a smaller space - while also providing the web access and network connectivity demanded by the latest Smart Factory applications

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Small computer boards originally intended for educational use have been enthusiastically adopted for industrial applications. Although effective for fast proof-of-concept work, engineers need to consider how they will ultimately industrialise the finished product and may need to consider porting to a more suitable hardware platform at the earliest possible opportunity. Tim Liou, application & development engineer, Anders, reports

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HMIs have been widely used to facilitate operator control within the factory environment for many years now; however the growing application of automation outside the factory means that HMIs are expected to operate in much harsher applications. To address these needs Mitsubishi Electric has added a new ruggedised variant to its comprehensive HMI product range

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John Browett, General Manager of CLPA Europe, looks at how TSN can address the needs of Industry 4.0 and support manufacturers

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Ypsomed and Harting collaborate on development of Industry 4.0 digital control systems for retrofitting to plastic injection moulding machines

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In cooperation with Pilz-Safe Automation, Stober has designed this new SE6 advanced safety module for its SD6 drive controller

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This article shows how valuable manufacturing production line downtime in the pharmaceutical industry can be reduced by ensuring predictive maintenance of tablet making machinery using Harting’s MICA industrial computing platform

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Using a new technique developed by drive systems engineers at Saarland University, electromagnetic valves can precisely control the amount of liquid they dispense and electromagnetic door locks can close smoothly and quietly - without sensors

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ABB’s Alan Hunt, electromagnetic flow product manager, explains the impact of digitisation on industrial measurement

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John Inskip of Technique Services asks how motion control technology is changing to adapt to the fourth Industrial Revolution

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Our Industrial instrumentation products focus on components that measure and control the pressure and flow of liquids and gases.

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Running Capacitor

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Flexible CNC systems and solutions Boasting the widest range of CNC systems in the industry, FANUC provides everything you will ever need for your CNC.

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Solid-state inductive position sensor with a 20mm measurement zone, with a 0.5 - 10V output. Capable of monitoring linear and shallow-arc movement.

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Series RXTXD is a DIN rail mountable unit, which can repeat, split or level-change encoder output signals

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Avery wide range of AC synchronous motors from a number of the leading suppliers.

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The POSIROT® range of PRAS (Analogue) and PRDS (Digital) Rotary Sensors are based around a contact free,
magnetically coupled encoder device which has been developed to work in rugged and harsh environments.

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From instrument coreless motors, to larger high torque DC servo motors and complementary drives.

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We have recently expanded our comprehensive range of fasteners to include tools, personal protective equipment and abrasives.

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Our wide range includes industrial DIN Rail circuit breakers,

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The new Portescap 22DCP DC motors deliver high speed-to-torque performance at optimised cost

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New Compact Linear Motor available from LG Motion

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Red Lion offers the widest range of panel meters in the industry. Our meters are available in various sizes and capabilities including count, rate, time, voltage, current, process, strain gage and temperature inputs. With almost 4 million units sold, our panel meters are field proven, time tested and have earned the distinction of being the industry’s #1 brand for 16 years and counting.

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A precise solution for monitoring energy use

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Boost productivity with your own personal maintenance strategy Regardless of what you manufacture, ensuring your machines exhibit maximum reliability is essential to your bottom line.

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