Next-generation fibre optic sensors

26 September, 2022

SICK has launched its next-generation, intelligent WLL80 fibre optic sensors, designed for easy configuration and versatile integration into machinery and conveyor systems wherever rapid, high accuracy detection is required in confined spaces.

Marine Compressors – guide to shipborne applications, energy efficiency and worldwide

14 September, 2022

By Paul Clark, business line manager CTS sales and marketing, Atlas Copco Compressors.

Detail makes the difference with process automation sensors

08 September, 2022

Automation sensors and other specialist instrumentation used in the food and beverage industries are often required to deliver the tricky balance between reliability, product safety and affordability.

O2 Tidal Turbine sending not only power, but also data onshore

31 August, 2022

Intelligent Plant recently won a project to assist the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in deploying a data acquisition system for the Orbital Marine Power O2 Tidal Turbine. The system, which is linked to Intelligent Plant’s Industrial App Store allows remote access to real time, mission critical data and provides a cloud-based platform for EMEC to carry out power performance assessments for wave and tidal energy developers.

Smart factory – on the right path

21 July, 2022

Phillip Hannesen, digital transformation manager production at KEB Automation, provides insights into the digital change that is currently taking place in manufacturing at the company.

Smart inclination sensors for mobile machines

14 July, 2022

Sensor-Technik Wiedemann GmbH (STW) is making its SMX.igs-e inclination sensors even smarter. They now have Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) functionality and enable sensor data fusion with Kalman filters.

Festo and PCE Automation help Frugalpac increase production of sustainable wine bottles

14 June, 2022

A collaboration between Festo and PCE Automation has helped recyclable packaging experts Frugalpac Ltd to achieve the high throughputs and precision assembly necessary to meet increased demand for its innovative paperboard Frugal Bottle. 

Marine-i offers testing support to local marine tech businesses

04 May, 2022

The National Renewable Energy Centre in Blyth, Northumberland. Credit: ORE Catapult

Marine-i is calling on local marine tech businesses to take advantage of fully funded testing capacity available at its partner sites this year to accelerate their innovation.

Braking system helps Indian port crane keep materials flowing

07 April, 2022

Port cranes have a difficult and demanding job, unloading thousands of tons of goods from ships around the clock. This is particularly true of a TRF Limited grab and loader crane operating at Paradip Port on the East Coast of India. The crane helps to supply raw materials to one of the largest fertiliser and chemical manufacturing facilities in India. To ensure reliable braking performance for the crane, TRF approached Stromag to provide a complete system package.

Elesa quality handles for commercial catering equipment

17 March, 2022

When manufacturers of commercial catering equipment are looking for standard components with high-quality style and robust ergonomic execution, they are likely to find the growing Elesa range highly suitable.

Laser distance sensor suitable for permanent outdoor use

22 February, 2022

Precision sensor supplier Micro-Epsilon has extended its popular optoNCDT ILR2250-100 range of non-contact laser distance sensors with an integrated heating and cooling version that is suitable for use in ambient temperatures from -40degC up to +65degC, enabling the sensor to be used in permanent outdoor distance measurement applications.

Cost-effective diaphragm seals protect from extreme heat

10 February, 2022

Testing and measuring pressure at high temperatures is a challenge that many companies face. Among others, applications in food processing, automotive and steam may require instruments that stand up to temperatures far above typical ranges.

Push-Pull system constructs world’s largest observation wheel

20 December, 2021

An Enerpac Push-Pull system has been used to construct what is claimed to be the world’s largest observation wheel. The Ain Dubai observation wheel is over 250 metres tall, significantly higher than the 168 metre, High Roller observation wheel in Las Vegas, and almost twice the height of the London Eye.

Siemens expands its Industrial Edge offering for machine tools

30 November, 2021

Siemens is expanding its Industrial Edge offering for machine tools with two new edge devices. In addition to the already available IPC227E, there is now the IPC127E, an entry-level device, and the IPC427E, a powerful edge device for machine tools.

Pressure sensor with IO-Link functionality for usage within smart IoT applications

11 November, 2021

Parker Hannifin has launched the SCPSi pressure sensor with IO-Link functionality to meet customer demand in more and more smart industrial environments.