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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Handwheels, knobs, lever handles, adjustable levers and handles conceived for a broad spectrum of applications, typical of new market segments, Ergostyle® elements are destined to hospital and medical equipment, scientific instruments, laboratory fittings, office furniture, leisure and sporting equipment, and, generally, whenever aesthetics and user-friendliness are key requirements for the market success of the product.

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

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TFC has a comprehensive range of sheet metal products:

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Precise and powerful custom solutions. Cone Drive is the world leader in double-enveloping worm gear technology.

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The PNOZ m B0 base unit is an energy efficient safety controller that uses up to 80 % less energy than comparable products.

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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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LG Motion launch new fully integrated microstep motor controller from Arcus technology

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Torsionally soft, split-in-half, easy-maintenance coupling ensures on-site adjustability.

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No matter how simple or complex your requirements, SICK photoelectric sensors are the reliable solution for a wide and demanding range of applications.

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ELESA SAN LINE handles prevent the deposit of any undesired organism such as microbes, bacteria, mildew and fungi which are the major causes of unpleasant odours, discoloration, degradation and the formation of biofilm on surfaces and avoid their reproduction.

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TFC has a comprehensive range of threaded inserts for plastic, timber and metals.

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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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Handles and knobs in RAL 9002 white colour with a smooth surface to make cleaning operations easier.

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A general purpose coupling offering easy installation and a wide range of shaft gaps.

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With the ability to apply consistent shots as small as 2 nanoliters at speeds up to 150 dots per second, the PICO® system is ideal for high-speed, high volume applications that require many small, precise fluid deposits.

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