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The future of automation technology

The future of automation technology

As the parent of teenage boys Stuart Harvey is inclined to classify Playstations and Xboxes as the scourge of a generation. But as the forward- think managing director of Softstart UK, he sees them as technologies that could transform industrial automation.

28th September 2012
Keeping the Merlin milking machine safe

Keeping the Merlin milking machine safe

New technological advances in dairy milking systems, has brought automation technology to an industry that is not widely known for its use of robots in the agricultural sector.

28th September 2012
Putting intuitive operation right where you need it

Putting intuitive operation right where you need it

Ergonomic design and robust construction for tough industrial environments - the new B&R keypad module with integrated illuminated ring keys perfectly combines these characteristics. With the compact dimensions of a mobile phone and IP65 washdown protection, this new control device can be used wherever it's needed on the machine. Its special hygienic design ensures a maximum degree of cleanliness even in sensitive working environments such as those found in the foodstuffs and pharmaceutical industries.

28th September 2012
Machine-guarding switches with CAT 4, SIL 3 PLe safety

Machine-guarding switches with CAT 4, SIL 3 PLe safety

Tapeswitch Corporation is releasing a complete line of HE Series non-contact safety interlock switches and multigate SCU-1 control unit monitoring system for machine guarding, where monitoring for a guard is required and locking is not required, such as in several types of machinery including but not limited to packaging, paper, food and beverage, dairy, pharmaceutical, canning, mail, steel, motor, weighing, semiconductor, plastic, aluminium machinery and industries.

25th September 2012
igus bearings certified to medical standard

igus bearings certified to medical standard

igus UK has announced that its iglidur A500 plain bearing material has been certified to fulfil the specifications of ISO 10993 Type A medical standards, meaning that it is biocompatible for use in medical applications with less than 24 hours exposure to patients' skin.

25th September 2012
igus bearings certified to medical standard

igus bearings certified to medical standard

Polymer researcher and bearings specialist igus UK has announced that its iglidur A500 plain bearing material has been certified to fulfil the specifications of ISO 10993 Type A medical standards, meaning that it is biocompatible for use in medical applications with less than 24 hours exposure to patients' skin.

24th September 2012
Heavy duty gear pumps for industrial pumping

Heavy duty gear pumps for industrial pumping

Michael Smith Engineers is promoting the extensive range of Viking Pump's heavy-duty gear pumps for challenging pumping applications. This range provides one of the widest choices of pumping technologies and designs available today.

19th September 2012
Compact universal pneumatic valve terminal saves time and cost

Compact universal pneumatic valve terminal saves time and cost

Festo is launching the VTUG pneumatic valve terminal that delivers high performance in a compact and robust unit. The cost-effective VTUG multipin terminal is a simple-to-apply universal valve that has many electrical connection options, giving machine builders and end users versatility for ease of control and installation.

18th September 2012

New compact and cost-effective pneumatic valve terminal from Festo is easy to install

New compact and cost-effective pneumatic valve terminal from Festo is easy to install

Festo has launched a new pneumatic valve terminal that delivers high performance in a compact and robust unit.  The cost-effective VTUG multipin terminal is a simple-to-apply universal valve device that has many electrical connection options, giving machine builders and end users greater flexibility for ease of control and installation.

17th September 2012
Hygienic sensor/actuator cabling for the food industry

Hygienic sensor/actuator cabling for the food industry

Phoenix Contact is expanding its range of sensor/actuator cabling products with new versions for food industry applications that feature a hygienic design with smooth surfaces and 1.4404 (316L) stainless steel components.

10th September 2012
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