articleThe demands of modular manufacturing mean that businesses need to be able to change connector configurations quickly and efficiently, minimising unscheduled downtime, says Brian Coyle
articleTHE DIGITISATION of the manufacturing industry and the rise of smart factories in the future will be reliant on employers’ willingness to focus on people – not processes, according to workflow specialist Intoware.
newsRISING ENERGY costs are impacting on UK manufacturers’ competitiveness. The government’s recent intervention, funding for high energy usage businesses, is in response to the global shortage of natural gas caused by the war in Ukraine sending prices soaring – but where else can costs be contained to prevent industry-wide shut downs?
productMICON 5 tactile switches from RAFI are now also available in a new MICON 5 SAFETY version with a two-channel contact system.
productAUTOVIMATION EXPANDS its protective enclosure range for Specim FX10 and FX17 hyperspectral cameras by two new models.
newsFLEXIBLE AND useful in fulfilling a wide range of applications to protect the ends of tubes and bolts from shocks, dust, humidity or when necessary to prevent the leakage of liquids.
articleTHE NEW DC UPS UPSI-2412DP2 from Bicker Elektronik reliably protects safety-relevant 24VDC applications against system failure and data loss. Fast-charging and absolutely maintenance-free Supercaps (supercapacitors / EDLC) are used for buffering the DC supply voltage.
productPORTESCAP IS introducing the M-Sense22, a magnetic encoder option perfectly suited for its brushless DC motor platform.
newsPANDUIT’S SMARTZONE Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) family delivers simple to install and use, highly efficient and reliable power. Combined with SmartZone DCIM software they provide intelligent systems and environmental alerts, consistent power protection and backup for critical computer ITE.
articleIRRESPECTIVE OF industry or sector, manufacturers and plant operators are increasingly choosing to invest in complete system solutions which can easily be integrated into existing operations, rather than sourcing components or equipment for inclusion in lines which are designed and installed in-house or by third-party contractors.
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