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08 September 2020
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EVEN IN these highly unprecedented times of economic uncertainty, the number of devices connecting to the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is still gathering pace and it is reckoned that over 20 billion devices will be connected by next year. It’s a market that’s already worth a fortune. David Phillips reports
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01 July 2020
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Rittal has published a white paper which considers the distinguishing characteristics of Hygienic Design enclosures and how they must align with current and relevant directives, regulations and guidelines
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01 July 2020
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Orthotropy, or not to be? That is the question. The pertinent question for users of additive manufacturing, at least, as this article from Additive Flow explores
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07 July 2020
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Specifically designed for horizontal use in intralogistics and on crane systems, the autoglide 5 from igus does not require a guide trough; instead, it lies on a steel wire rope held in place by the e-chain contour.
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23 April 2020
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With almost half of all system failures caused by poorly connected conductors, there has never been a better time to re-examine the advantages and performance guarantees screwless conductor connection technology solutions offer. Clive Humphrey highlights the installation, performance and time saving benefits of going screwless for conductor connections in terminal blocks.
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10 March 2020
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Spelsberg IBT electrical enclosures and fittings are being installed into pre-cast concrete panels to help in the time-critical construction of the London School of Economics’ new Paul Marshall Institute.
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17 February 2020
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Dispensing robots enable the automation of the application of adhesives, potting compounds, encapsulants, sealants, form in place gaskets, temporary masking, lubricants and other liquids, fluids and pastes. Peter Swanson looks at considerations for choosing such a system
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03 January 2020
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With factory automation on the rise, the need to connect components safely, reliably and cost-effectively is also increasing. Terminal blocks can provide a solution
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16 October 2019
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When temperatures rise above 100°C, most sensors are unable to cope, can fail after a short period of time and frequently have to be replaced. Addressing this are flow and temperature sensors specifically designed for high-temperature applications, for example FlexFlow thermal flow sensors available from Baumer
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20 January 2020
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Industry 4.0 is the current buzzword of choice for engineers and marketing professionals across almost every market sector; and for good reason. Industry 4.0 describes the integration of digital communication with the industrial process to create a network of ‘smart’ tools and components that can improve efficiency, quality, productivity and safety.
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29 July 2019
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As a key technology for an end-to-end network from sensor to cloud, single pair Ethernet speeds up implementation of IIoT
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15 April 2019
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When adding new loads to an existing electrical service or set of feeders, the first thing to determine is whether the existing system can support the new loads. Will they put the system over capacity? Often, local electrical authorities need to know before they issue permits
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19 February 2019
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Venturing into the great outdoors has always been a frontier too far when it comes to agreeing an internationally-recognised Technical Standard for safety solutions that use sensors and sensor systems to detect people in the open air, writes Dr Martin Kidman
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12 February 2019
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The computer games generation was always a refence to teenagers… well it was in the ‘80s and '90s. It’s no surprise then that most engineers working now are comfortable with digital interface technology and that the latest developments in Augmented Reality have quickly been applied to making improvements on the factory floor
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08 October 2018
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A recent step change in technology is set to revolutionise the manufacture of mould tools for plastic parts. Marcel Gowers explains this development and its benefits to businesses
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25 September 2018
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TE Connectivity is playing its part in supporting the change to decentralised, modular production concepts through its development of the new HMN connector series for harsh industrial environments, writes Sascha Lambauer
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19 June 2018
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Metal additive manufacturing is moving rapidly from prototyping to production for mission-critical, risk-averse applications in defence and aerospace, as this collaboration between 3D Systems and Thales Alenia Space to use Direct Metal Printing (DMP) for the production of antenna brackets for a geostationary telecommunications satellite demonstrates
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12 June 2018
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Bollhoff’s Helicoil Plus range of threaded inserts has been developed to provide design engineers with additional security when using threaded fasteners in critical environments, particularly where loosening fasteners are at best an annoyance and at worst a potentially catastrophic occurrence
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23 April 2018
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After five years in development, Rittal has launched its new VX25 large enclosure system at this year's Hannover Messe. Embracing Industry 4.0 philosophies in terms of both application and manufacture, it has been fully developed to meet requirements for increased productivity in control and switchgear manufacturing.
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18 April 2018
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Bob Love, business development manager at Schaeffler UK, outlines the top five points that engineers, maintenance technicians and service providers should consider when replacing linear profile rail systems in existing machinery
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