Thomson Industries, Inc. announces the availability of new German-engineered precision ball screw sizes with US-based distribution and machining that provide best-in-class load capacity in a small footprint. The Thomson miniature metric ball screw line uses a unique multi-start ball return design that maximizes support for higher loads. This design provides precise, smooth and quiet operation […]
Autodesk releases is 2024 Design & Make Report
Leaders from industries that design and make places, objects, and experiences are far more confident about their companies’ resilience than last year and have a surprisingly high level of trust in AI, according to the 2024 State of Design & Make report released by Autodesk. The group largely sees AI as a current tool rather […]
Boeing announces exclusive distribution agreement with Ontic at MRO Americas
Boeing will now distribute about 1,000 additional actuation and propulsion system products. Boeing continues to expand its exclusive distributor partnership with Ontic. Through a new 10-year distribution agreement, Boeing will add to its offerings the TRAS (thrust reverser actuation system) and PECU (propeller electronic control unit) product lines – approximately 1,000 actuation and propulsion system…
IMSI Design releases TurboCAD 2024
IMSI Design recently announced the release of its TurboCAD 2024 line, including Platinum, Professional, Deluxe, and Designer versions for Windows desktop PCs. The release includes over twenty new and improved features focused on visualization, 3D modeling, and architectural enhancements. New and improved features include: Usability and interface: LTE Configurations Workspace: LTE configurations are now a […]
SIBERprotect delivers automatic cyber response solution for industrial OT systems
Following years of technical development and operational implementation design, Siemens introduces SIBERprotect for protection of critical infrastructure and OT systems at various industrial concerns, including power plants, water treatment facilities, all types of discrete manufacturing enterprises, military depots, data centers, and control stations. SIBERprotect brings the SOAR (Security, Orchestration, Automation, Response) concept to cyber-physical systems…
METCASE’s 19-in. rack cases just got cooler
METCASE’s versatile COMBIMET 19-in. rack cases can now be specified with custom ventilation for greater heat dissipation. Other modifications are also available on request. COMBIMET 19-in. is METCASE’s biggest, most advanced and most cost-effective range of rack cases – making it popular for applications including networking and communications equipment, industrial computers, sound and studio systems,…
igus unveils AI-driven solutions for Industry 4.0 at Hannover Messe
Getting customer applications ready for sustainable Industry 4.0: to this end, igus relies on AI-supported low-cost robotics, smart maintenance, and AI-based online tools such as the igusGO app, which shows the optimization potential of crane systems, for instance, in a matter of seconds. In a groundbreaking showcase at Hannover Messe 2024, igus is set to […]
Micro drives bring dynamics into handling
Small dc micro drives bring dynamics into handling applications, such as swiveling-rotary modules Miniature drives and microdrives are used in virtually all areas of automation technology and have a correspondingly wide variety of applications. These range from medical technology and laboratory automation as well as general machine construction and intralogistics through to aerospace applications. In […]
Flexible manufacturing helps systems to efficiently handle smaller production runs
The markets are changing, and thus so are the requirements of the process manufacturing industry. Whether it is fluctuating demand, more customized products, or smaller batches, manufacturers need to respond more quickly and flexibly. Here, Bradley McEwan, business development manager at automation and control technology specialist Beckhoff UK, discusses how software and modular hardware enable…
igus unveils AI-driven solutions for Industry 4.0 at Hannover Messe
In a groundbreaking showcase at Hannover Messe 2024, igus is set to redefine the future of sustainable industrial automation with its latest advancements in AI, smart maintenance, and low-cost robotics. With a focus on zero-lubrication and CO2-neutral solutions, igus introduces igusGO, an AI-powered app, alongside a series of smart sensor technologies designed to streamline maintenance…
Position-sensing switch for enhanced automotive safety
Melexis has introduced the MLX92442 Induxis switch, which offers a contactless and magnet-free monolithic design to directly detect conductive targets, facilitating small module designs with reduced component count for various applications such as high voltage interlocks, charging flaps, seatbelts, hood/trunk, gear tooth sensing, or brake-by-wire systems. Traditional safety automotive latches and switches typically rely on […]
Underfill epoxy offers high glass transition temperature and low viscosity
Master Bond EP114 is a two-component, low viscosity, NASA low outgassing rated, heat-cured epoxy that can be effectively utilized for underfill, coating, impregnating, and porosity sealing applications. This optically clear compound features high dimensional stability due to its nano-silica filler material. It has been successfully tested for abrasion resistance per ASTM D4060-14 and readily withstands…
Zero-Max overhung load adaptors and CD couplings for off-highway mobile equipment
The recent trend toward electrification minimizes the power requirement needed from internal combustion engines and can sometimes even replace internal combustion engines in a driveline of Off-Highway Equipment. The result is a greener, cleaner, sustainable energy alternative. Electric motors now being designed into mobile equipment have increased the importance of integrating high-performance mechanical components like […]
New JOKARI cable/wire dismantling and stripping tools from AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect has added new JOKARI cable/wire stripping and dismantling tools designed for the easy removal of cable jackets and wire insulation. These ergonomic tools are available for various AWG sizes and in automatic, heavy-duty, multi-purpose, and precision models. JOKARI self-adjusting stripping pliers provide ease of use, durability, an ergonomic design, and support round cable, flat…
Base isolation methods for earthquake-resistant construction
By Ringfeder Editor Earthquake-resistant construction is vital to keeping people safe and preventing economic losses in earthquake-prone regions. To ensure the safety of the public and infrastructure, it’s important to comply with all applicable earthquake codes and standards, which are consistently updated with data collected from recent earthquakes and related research. Numerous seismic standards have […]
PTDA Foundation welcoming nominations for 2024 Leadership Awards
The PTDA Foundation is seeking nominations for its Wendy B. McDonald Woman of the Year Award and Robert K. Callahan Advancing Leaders Award. The Wendy B. McDonald Woman of the Year Award celebrates a woman who, regardless of her career stage, has made significant contributions to her company and the PT/MC industry in 2023. The […]
Siemens Xcelerator: New software automatically identifies vulnerable production assets
SINEC Security Guard: Intuitive cloud-based software-as-a-service to improve cybersecurity on the shop floor Allows users to match vulnerabilities to their OT assets, prioritize them, and engage in mitigation measures Integration with the cloud-native SIEM Microsoft Sentinel enabled Available on the Siemens Xcelerator Marketplace from July 2024 Production facilities are increasingly the target of cyberattacks. Industrial…
What are the applications for hollow core fiber optical sensors?
Hollow core fiber (HCF) optical sensors are used in applications including Li-ion battery research and development (R&D), robotic arms, civil engineering infrastructural health monitoring, and biosensing. Some of the attributes of HCF optical sensors are small footprints, non-conductance, chemical stability, and high dynamic ranges. In the case of activities like Li-ion R&D, HCFs can be […]
Dorner to showcase innovative automation technologies at Automate 2024
Dorner and its partner company montratec are set to unveil its latest innovations in assembly technology in booth 1224 at Automate 2024, May 6-9, at McCormick Place in Chicago. With a focus on enhancing efficiency and reliability in production environments, both Dorner and montratec will present a lineup of demo conveyors designed to meet the…
Mitsubishi collaborates with Dispel to launch zero-trust remote access solution
Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc. has closely collaborated with Dispel, a software provider for secure, remote connectivity in OT environments, to provide customers with solutions to grant on-site zero-trust network access from remote locations securely. Facilities can connect to the remote region through Dispel-enabled Mitsubishi Electric iQ-R Series WinCPU R102WCPU-W or the RD55UP12-V C Intelligent Function…
RF edge connectors shrink in size, cover DC to 67 GHz
Samtec has released a new line of RF edge launch connectors with a narrow body design that is 33% smaller than traditional edge launch connectors. These connectors are commonly used in a lab setting for high-frequency test and measurement applications, high-speed digital component tests, and evaluation boards. Frequency capabilities are DC to 67 GHz (185-EL Series), […]
Smart M12 capacitive proximity sensors with IO-Link communications
Carlo Gavazzi is excited to introduce three new series of M12 Capacitive Sensors with IO-Link Communications. Based on our 4th generation TRIPLESHIELD sensors, these CA12 Series Sensors represent the ideal solution for industrial automation equipment in applications where sensing performance must be continuously and accurately monitored and logged. Semiconductor and printing applications benefit from this kind […]
Smart M12 capacitive proximity sensors with IO-Link communications
Carlo Gavazzi is excited to introduce three new series of M12 Capacitive Sensors with IO-Link Communications. Based on our 4th generation TRIPLESHIELDTM sensors, these CA12 Series Sensors represent the ideal solution for industrial automation equipment in applications where sensing performance must be continuously and accurately monitored and logged. Semiconductor and printing applications benefit from this…
More options for OKW’s DIATEC low-profile wall-mount enclosures
OKW’s stylish DIATEC plastic enclosures for wall-mount and table-top electronics are now available in two standard colors: off-white (RAL 9002) and lava. These highly attractive enclosures are ideal for communications and network equipment, IoT/IIoT, gateways, peripherals, data systems engineering, security and access control, measurement and control, medical/wellness, and laboratory technology. DIATEC’s modern, flat design suits…
Pfannenberg PYRA and PATROL series signal beacons from AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect has added Pfannenberg PYRA and PATROL series heavy-duty signal beacons to their growing lineup of visual and audible signaling devices. These versatile devices can withstand severe environments, are suitable for indoor and outdoor use, and satisfy numerous alarm, warning, and indication requirements. The PYRA series focuses on visual alerts and is ideal for discrete…