HOW CAN panel building and switchgear manufacturers make the leap into the world of digitalisation and automation – and how can they prepare for the future?

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SPECIFYING LTO battery cell chemistry can be vital to boosting performance of mobile industrial robots, reports Owen McNally

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MOLEX HAS published a report that explores the ever-increasing role of ruggedised, miniaturised interconnect solutions in unlocking new possibilities for electronic device innovation across a growing swath of industries.

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Charlotte Stonestreet quizzed Mark Friswell, UK and Ireland sales and technical manager at TR-Electronic, about the encoder specialist's innovative product offering

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When is comes to machine safety it is imperative that you understand your legal responsibilities. Darren Hugheston-Roberts looks at the legislation

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“BE AMBITIOUS. Dream big!” proclaims a giant, brightly-coloured graphic that towers encouragingly above the bustling machine shop crammed with CNC machines at ALM Engineering near Newton Aycliffe in County Durham.

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Charlotte Stonestreet reports on the latest Controls, Drives & Automation webinar, sponsored by Schneider Electric, which took the form of a roundtable covering sustainability and servitisation

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Radek Slováček and Vít Čech delve into the importance of fiber optic connectors in control panel applications

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From circuit board assembly to healthcare applications, the ability of cobots to co-exist safely with humans on the same fenceless factory floor comes with its own stringent safety requirements. Fabrizio Petris explores the sensing technologies enabling such applications

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Darren Hugheston-Roberts gives the low down on the new European Machinery Regulation

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MACHINES USED in the food processing industry must meet a large number of requirements. Besides the demanding conditions under which work is carried out, hygiene and safety play an important role.

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CHRIS JOHNSON explains how miniature and instrument ball bearings can support Automated Test Equipment (ATE) advancement in such areas as control, instrumentation and metrology.

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The availability of more advanced additive manufacturing (AM) technologies and the increasing need for complex parts and geometries means that improving the design process is more important than ever. Colin Cater explains how manufacturers can prepare their designs for production-scale builds.

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Thomas Marks looks at several issues that poor pump maintenance can lead to and outlines some of the key steps that can be taken to minimise the chance of them emerging

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Roger Brereton explores why start ups often struggle to bring EVs to market

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David Strain takes a deep dive into the energy savings potential of pumping applications

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Innovative safety engineering from Euchner protects people, machinery and processes while meeting the latest communication standards in automated production

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A CHALLENGE faced in the architecture, engineering and construction sectors is the slow and costly manufacture of large components. Enabling the industry to move faster and efficiently, SAEKI has launched from stealth with $2.3M seed funding to create fully automated plants with industrial robots using 3D technology to create large parts on demand, ranging from wings for aircraft to construction site installations.

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With its new 'key-in-pocket' solution, Pilz offers a system for maintenance safety that incorporates the eSIGN LED signal tower from WERMA as a visual display

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CONDUCTING DETAILED inspections of EX equipment prior to first use can help identify potential installation quality issues, as well as ensuring the equipment is suitable for use, as Ian Wright outlines

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Precision Fluid Dispensing Workstation Ultimus V from Nordson EFD enables significant productivity increase in assembly processes

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

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The high corrosion resistance of stainless steel makes it one of the most demanded materials in many industrial sectors.

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SICK’s magnetic cylinder sensors offer the highest level of accuracy and control for pneumatic and hydraulic cylinder position monitoring.

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Series 260 is a Low Profile Encoder with a Flexible spring mounted up to 2540 PPR and with Up to 12 pole commutation available

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Series Tru-Trac is an Integrated encoder and measuring wheel with spring-loaded torsion arm all in one package

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Upskill with FANUC and improve your productivity At the FANUC Academy we’re passionate about automation – and love nothing more than conveying that passion.

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Series RXTXD is a DIN rail mountable unit, which can repeat, split or level-change encoder output signals

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Series 725 is an optical shaft encoder that is specifically designed for the challenges of an industrial environment

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Looking for a compact low cost linear positioning stage? LG Motion has the answer with XSlide™

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

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Simple DC servo motors to high precision DC servo’s and drives for demanding applications.

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Large tool kit for automotive work comprising of a comprehensive socket and bit, spanner and precision screwdriver sets.

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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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ARBOR ASLAN Series Widescreen Industrial Panel PCs for the Smart Factory and Fixed-Mount Applications

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