Emerson demonstrates fluid control knowhow in clinical diagnostics applications

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

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

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

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


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


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

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

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

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

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.
Trelleborg welcomes PIANC’s plans for the evolution of fender best practice

Trelleborg’s marine systems operation has welcomed PIANC’s announcement that it will establish a new Working Group (MarCom WG 211), which will consult with a number of leading fender suppliers, including Trelleborg, with the objective of updating its 2002 Guidelines for the Design of Fender Systems – marking a significant step towards industry-wide fender best practice.
Making the connection in the construction industry


Spokespeople from British Fluid Power Association member companies, Sun Hydraulics Ltd, Fluidpower Group and Camozzi Automation Ltd, and OEM Marubeni-Komatsu consider the importance of the connectivity within the construction sector; both from a technology and human interaction perspective.
For highest performance and precision, use closed-loop control


By Tim Gessner, Ph.D., Delta Computer Systems Inc.
Delta’s European region adds director of business development

Delta Computer Systems’ senior systems software engineer, Dr. Tim Gessner, has been appointed as the company’s European director of business development. He has assumed responsibility for the motion control manufacturer’s sales and distribution management throughout Europe.
Digital transformation and the automotive sector


British Fluid Power Association member companies Festo and SMC Pneumatics consider the growing trend towards automation and digitalisation within the automotive industry, and the enduring importance of more traditional technologies such as pneumatics within the fast-developing digital transformation landscape.
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