Clamping the right way: choosing the shaft collar for your needs
13th July 2021
Choosing the right shaft collar will impact the security and precision of clamping, not to mention the ease of installation and future maintenance.
Latest Press Releases
TSN: an evolving technology for the continuous improvement of Ethernet
Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) is preparing industrial Ethernet to support tomorrow’s industrial communications needs by providing innovative, highly beneficial features.
Latest Industry Expo show sees new stands and features added
9th July 2021
The world’s first fully 3D navigable virtual exhibition has renewed its trade show floor. Highlights of the Q2-2021 update include the integration of Zone 2 into the main hall for easier visitor navigation and impressive new stands from companies such as Cognex and Wittenstein.
Keeping the temperature down: thermal management techniques for miniature DC motors
Converting electrical energy into mechanical power naturally generates heat. In the case of miniature electric motors, it is vital that temperatures are managed to avoid component failure. To optimise performance and efficiency, this means that the motor manufacturer has to design the right thermal management solution according to the application requirements.
Neat, Packed and Sustainable
8th July 2021
Mitsubishi Electric automation solutions help to develop a sustainable wrapping machine
Gear motor and backstopping clutch deliver increased reliability on cement plant bucket conveyor
7th July 2021
When a leading global cement producer experienced repeated breakdowns on a bucket conveyor at one of its plants in Colombia, with costs of lost production running into millions of dollars, it turned to Altra Industrial Motion Corp. for reliable drives and backstops.
Sulzer cuts component repair times using laser metal deposition
Many industrial applications harbor challenging operating conditions such as corrosive or erosive atmospheres and high temperatures. Every component of rotating machinery used in these conditions needs to operate reliably to ensure an extended overall service life for the equipment. In many cases, specialist coatings form an important part of the design from the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) (or upgrade) and these must be reconditioned or improved during any maintenance project.
Hygiene, accuracy and cost effectiveness for pharma-grade water flow measurement
6th July 2021
For pharmaceutical-grade water and ultra-pure media applications when volumetric flow rather than mass flow measurement is needed, surface acoustic wave (SAW) technology provides optimum hygiene with high accuracy.
Understanding the effect of PWM when controlling a brushless DC motor
Brushless DC motors are increasingly popular options for a host of critical applications where size, performance and reliability are important considerations. But designers of motion systems can face challenges when selecting or developing PWM electronics to drive these motors.
Automation equipment suppliers and system integrators – so what is the perfect partnership?
1st July 2021
As industrial automation systems become increasingly technical and data-driven, the need for automation equipment suppliers and system integrators to work more closely together has increased exponentially. Integrators who have access to technical and commercial support from their product suppliers will in turn deliver a better solution.