Monitoring relays protect vital devices and products against problems that can occur with AC power supplies. Will Darby outlines how to select the most appropriate machine monitoring relay for various applications

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Safety, user friendliness and productivity should all be reconciled when it comes to area guarding of plant and machinery. Dave Scot looks at the latest solutions

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Hexadrone has unveiled its first serial drone, the Tundra. The ruggedised, multi-functional, modular drone uses ultra-rugged, miniature Fischer UltiMate and Fischer MiniMax connectivity solutions, able to withstand the harsh environments it may need to operate in

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CDA talks exclusively to Jorgo Kristo about harmonics, the potential problems they cause, how to rectify them

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Ensuring an efficient and reliable connection between two shafts is paramount for system reliability and to avoid any costly redesigns. David Lockett explores the considerations for designers when specifying couplings

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OFFERING HIGH levels of accuracy, reliability and optimal connectivity, the latest OM70 laser distance sensors from Baumer are designed to provide reliable and precise inline measurements, even on more challenging and inconsistent structured surfaces and materials.

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SHEFFIELD-BASED Additive Manufacturing Technologies Ltd (AMT) has teamed up with Mitsubishi Electric to further advance its innovative chemical vapour smoothing machine, PostPro 3D, by developing an integrated automation solution. This is based on Mitsubishi Electric’s MELSEC iQ-F Series compact PLC, HMIs, SCADA and MELFA articulated arm robots offered as a system option. The PostPro vapour smoothing machine fully automates surface finishing of 3D printed parts, skyrocketing productivity from a few parts finished every hour up to hundreds of parts per hour.

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SWITCH AND control panels protect electrical devices in a 'hostile environment'. They prevent damage from moisture, dust or contact. But that is not enough. Accessories are often used for ease of use and to make the assembly of panels simpler and clearer. These usually originated from the user. It is important that these accessories meet the same requirements as those that apply to building the panel, writes Emma Ryde.

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With self-landing rocket boosters, deep-space asteroid hopping probes and the reignition of Moon missions over half a century on – the space race might be over, but the race to exploit the final frontier is just heating up. Jonathan Parry discusses the special considerations that go into space-worthy cables and connectors

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WITH ITS new generation myPNOZ modular safety relay, Pilz has introduced what the company reports to be the world’s first batch size one safety relay. Customers use the intuitive online myPNOZ Creator tool to configure their relay, which is then produced and delivered completely pre-assembled, set up and tested ready for installation.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Helping you meet your production needs Unlike conventional service and support offerings, FANUC works on the premise that because every customer’s needs are different

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From enclosures to accessories, Hoffman has your equipment protection solution. Choose from 12,000+ standard models or use one of our custom product configurators to create your custom enclosures.

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SICK’s 2D and 3D vision cameras can be used to solve a wide range of applications where there is a need to measure, locate, inspect and identify.

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Integrated stepper and StepSERVO range.

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From simple permanent magnet can stack motors to the hybrid stepper motors and complementary drives and control electronics.

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

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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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Fast, accurate electrical discharge machining Where wire EDM is concerned, accuracy has traditionally come at the cost of speed.

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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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The NEW POSITAPE® range of rugged Tape Extension Sensors offers up to 20000mm of linear measurement
for the harshest environments, particularly MOBILE WORKING MACHINE & OFF-HIGHWAY vehicle applications.

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Using the latest internet based industrial vending technology, TFC's Point-of-Work dispensing machines are easy to use, easy to implement and easy to afford.

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Knobs, handles and adjustable feet in the special conductive technopolymer prevent the accumulation of electrostatic charge between bodies with different electric potential.

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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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Linear and rotary motor feedback systems with interfaces for the future provide commutation, position and speed measurement in a single device.

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The POSIWIRE® series of fully submersible wire draw sensors offer up to 10000mm of linear measurement for the toughest of environments including OFF-SHORE and OFF-HIGHWAY vehicle applications.

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