Sensor calibration capacity doubled on Grand Paris Metro tunnel build

01 March, 2019

RPI, the developer and manufacturer of precision positioning devices for high accuracy rotary and angular inspection systems, has supplied a LabStandard rotary table to Worldsensing, enabling the pioneering IoT technology provider to double the calibration capacity of its wireless tiltmeter used in the construction of a new tunnel for the Grand Paris Metro.

Distance sensors for precision, speed and flexibility

26 February, 2019

The development of increasingly sophisticated automation systems is one of the main drivers for distance measurement sensors to combine features and functions such as high-accuracy, high speed and micro-millimeter precision, along with all the benefits of IO-Link connectivity. Baumer is responding with new products such as its range of AlphaProx inductive distance sensor with IO-Link interface.

Finding the right power transmission components in the off-highway market

12 February, 2019

By Mourade Vaneeckhoutte, sales director mobile power equipment, Altra Industrial Motion.

Crane inspector lauds SP Bluetooth load cell

16 January, 2019

A Bedfordshire, UK-based crane inspector utilised a Bluetooth-enabled, 6.5t capacity Radiolink plus load cell from Straightpoint (SP) to complete periodic inspection of an all-terrain crane recently. It was the latest in a series of similar assignments including load tests on lifting machines such as tower, loader and other mobile cranes.

Massive order backlogs drive growth in the linear motion market

11 January, 2019

By Syed Mohsin Ali, research analyst, industrial automation, IHS Markit.

Emerson demonstrates fluid control knowhow in clinical diagnostics applications

04 January, 2019

Emerson demonstrated its wide breadth of products available for clinical diagnostic fluid control applications and other fluid-handling components and assemblies when it attended the COMPAMED trade fair for suppliers and manufacturers of medical technologies on the 12 to 15 November.

Moog brings new modular die cushion system to market

19 December, 2018

Moog – designer and manufacturer of high-performance motion control products, solutions and services – has launched its new modular die cushion system to extend the life of deep-drawing dies, improve system reliability and reduce commissioning time for manufacturers. A live display of this new system could be seen during EuroBLECH held from 23 to 26 October in Hannover.

MathWorks launches Release 2018b of MATLAB and Simulink

29 November, 2018

MathWorks has introduced Release 2018b of MATLAB and Simulink. It contains significant enhancements for deep learning, along with new capabilities and bug fixes across the product families.

Pressure sensor offers wide measurement range and elevated temperature use

14 November, 2018

Variohm EuroSensor´s new high-performance EPT12R pressure sensor combines cable-separated electronics and sensor units with titanium wetted components for high-accuracy pressure measurement up to 1500 bar at gas or liquid media temperatures from -45 to +200degC.

AVT Reliability launches online condition monitoring system

07 November, 2018

AVT Reliability has launched Machine Sentry MSO-1, a low-cost, high-speed online condition-based monitoring (CBM) system offering real-time management of safety and business critical assets.

Comau and Argotec present ATENA: Robotic system for nanosatellite testing

25 October, 2018

Argotec, the Italian aerospace engineering company, and Comau, the provider of advanced industrial automation products and systems, have introduced ATENA, a system aimed at testing and validating the functionality of nanosatellites.

SKF and Hexatronic partner for industrialisation of fibre optic sensing systems

17 October, 2018

SKF and Proximion AB, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hexatronic Group AB have entered into a development partnership for the industrialisation of fibre optic sensing systems.

FLEX 5000 I/O modules bring greater productivity

10 October, 2018

The new Allen-Bradley FLEX 5000 I/O platform from Rockwell Automation can create smarter, more productive and more flexible industrial control systems.

Elesa at the Advanced Engineering Exhibition

03 October, 2018

The Elesa stand at this year’s Advanced Engineering Exhibition focuses on specialist equipment and design considerations. These include the company’s new wireless position indicators and hygienic design levelling feet, as well as its Elecolors program for matching components to customer colour schemes.

SIL3 Certification for the EHPC210 Diagnostic Controller

27 September, 2018

Bifold has announced that the Partial Stroke Function of the EHPC210 Diagnostic Controller is now SIL3 Certified according to IEC 61508: 2010 Parts 1-7 and meets requirements providing a level of integrity to: Systematic Integrity: SIL3 Capable.