An example of igus’ low-cost automation concept, the newly designed and constructed high-temperature 3D printer was built using drylin W linear guides, dryspin lead screws made of stainless steel and igus standard stepper motors, to facilitate the development of iglidur J350 high-temperature filaments. [Read More]

Omron has launched a new series of high-performance frequency inverters to meet the changing demands of system integrators, machine builders and manufacturers. The RX2 series help ensure productivity, quality and reliability, along with easy customisation. The inverters are designed for applications such as filling control, press working and tension control, for both permanent magnet (PM) motors and induction motors. [Read More]

Schaeffler has extended its X-life range of high performance, premium quality cylindrical roller bearings with two additional products that offer improved performance, extended maintenance intervals and extremely high power density. The bearings are said to be ideal for machine tool applications such as high speed turning, milling and grinding machines. [Read More]

Arduino has launched Arduino SIM, a SIM-only service exclusively for IoT devices based on the Arduino platform, to give developers and manufacturers cellular access to the Arduino IoT Cloud platform from over 100 countries with a single data plan and competitive pricing. [Read More]

igus has extended its readycable product finder online tool with an integrated service life calculator to predict the lifetime of the cable. The tool enables designers, looking for highly flexible drive cables for energy chains, to select the required cable, from more than 4200 cable types, according to 24 manufacturer standards. [Read More]

FLIR has made a strategic investment in DroneBase, a global drone operations company that provides businesses access to one of the largest Unmanned Aerial Surveillance (UAS) pilot networks. [Read More]

Engineers and academics have been extolling the benefits of IT and OT convergence as far back as the early 1980s, but many businesses are still reluctant to adopt platforms that combine the two. Here, Martyn Williams, managing director of industrial software provider COPA-DATA UK, explains the advantages of IT and OT convergence. [Read More]

HBM recently helped to provide the Japanese New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organisation (NEDO) and Motor & Magnetic Materials R&D Centre (MagHEM) with a system which could supply synchronised data in real time – an important issue for further development of its new super motor. [Read More]