To avoid long, tortuous and expensive cable routings, the recently introduced IWPT pressure and IWTT temperature sensors from Cynergy3 Components Ltd., can be the most cost effective sensors when compared to the cost of sensors requiring traditional cabling. Typical applications can involve rotating or moving machinery where cable runs are particularly difficult. Even for static […]
With over 300 exhibitors spread across two halls, the International Robot Exhibition (IREX) is the largest robot trade show in the world. Held at the Tokyo Big Sight in Japan, the biennial event welcomes robot manufacturers from around the globe to introduce the latest robotic technology. Here, Nigel Smith, managing director at Toshiba Machine partner, […]
With a new multi-channel condition monitoring system (CMS) specifically designed for machine tools, Schaeffler is pursuing two objectives: first, condition monitoring and condition predictions for key components in machine tools using a single CMS, and second, the flexible integration of sensors from different manufacturers into the CMS. Condition monitoring systems for machine tools must fulfil […]
When it’s necessary to be able to isolate an installation quickly, whether it is industrial machinery, electrical equipment in commercial buildings, power supplies, security equipment or an HVAC installation, the Hylec ISOLATOR range, provides a solution. The range is comprehensive and includes AC and DC models: 20A, 25A, 32A, 40A, 63A, 80A (AC) and 16A, […]
XP Power has unveiled the GSP750 series of 750W AC-DC power supply units, offering high efficiency, a peak power capability of 900W, single outputs, intelligent fan cooling, and industrial and medical safety approvals. The GSP750 series come in a low-profile 1U-high chassis and 4 x 10-inch footprint unit, and is an excellent choice for designers […]
When selecting an in-process system for measuring the thickness of film, plate or sheet materials, a number of important factors need to be considered, including the effect of combined real world errors, says Chris Jones In metals, plastics and rubber production, thickness (and width) measurement of strip, plate, film and sheet is a key quality […]
IBASE announces its new AMS300 series expandable modular box PC. The AMS300 is a compact, yet expandable fanless system designed for industrial control and measurement processes in smart factory automation applications. It is powered by 7th/6th Gen Intel Core i7/i5/i3 processors and comes integrated with 8GB memory as well as 64GB of industrial-grade SSD storage. […]
Designed to IP65 standards the Process Atrato ultrasonic flowmeter from Titan Enterprises is built for use in demanding process and control environments. Durably constructed from 316 stainless steel and PEEK, and incorporating proprietary ultrasonic flowmeter technology, the Process Atrato offers reduced cost of ownership compared with existing flow measurement devices used in the process environment. […]
SignalFire Wireless Telemetry introduces a new Intrinsically Safe Wireless Flow Totaliser that connects to industry-standard inductive turbine flow meters (such as the AW-Lake TW Turbine) to measure, locally display, wirelessly transmit and archive flow measurements. Data and diagnostics are available locally using the display as well as remotely from a SignalFire Gateway using Modbus standard […]
Heiko Luckhaupt and Paul Forney discuss the elevated threat of malware in industrial environments and what companies can do to secure their assets – especially in light of the connectivity delivered by the Industrial Internet of Things and the resulting increase in data traffic Viruses and malware have gained some major headlines over the last […]