SCIENCE FICTION has a long history of inspiring technology that we now use on a daily basis. The creators of Star Trek first envisioned sliding doors and cell phones back in the 1960s, while video calling was already being referenced in 1927 classic Metropolis. But what about manufacturing? Neil Ballinger from EU Automation, gives five examples of industrial automation technology that was once science fiction, but is now a reality. [Read More]

IN RECENT years, networking and wiring solutions for field-mounted devices in automation systems have changed beyond recognition and it would be easy to assume that there’s little room for further developments. This is far from true says Tim Dodd, who argues that the latest solutions offer important and valuable benefits [Read More]

IT’S A general misconception that an IP rating is fundamentally the most important design point of an enclosure, asserts Emma Ryde, Rittal product manager for industrial and outdoor enclosures. Whilst it is a very important feature, the overall design of the enclosure must be considered. [Read More]

FOLLOWING INCREASED demand, Schaffner has reintroduced the FN2415 - single-phase EMC filter for control equipment with extended capabilities. [Read More]

PROVIDING AN up-to-date overview of its comprehensive linear guide, ball screw and monocarrier portfolio, NSK has released a new edition of its Precision Machine Components catalogue. [Read More]

NEW FROM HMS Networks Ewon DataMailbox is a secure freemium cloud-based solution, which alllows machine builders and factory owners to easily access data from their machines anywhere in the world. [Read More]

CARLO GAVAZZI has introduced a new robust generation of RSBS Soft Starts. The RSBS range was the first soft starter on the market to perform a self-learning algorithm for smooth soft starting and stopping of pumps. This ensures optimal starts and stops even under different load conditions and minimises any vibrations. [Read More]

SICK HAS launched a suite of Deep Learning apps and services to simplify machine vision quality inspection for challenging components, assemblies, surfaces or food produce, especially those that have previously defied automation and remained distinguishable only by human inspection. [Read More]