~ Digitalisation increases equipment life of pumps ~ According to FutureBridge, 20 per cent of industrial machinery manufacturers are expected to invest 10 per cent of their annual revenues in the next three years on digitalisation. However, historically, pumps and valves have been among the last devices to be digitalised in plants. Here, Marek Lukaszczyk,…

Machinery builders and companies looking to bring new technologies to market are set to benefit from a new resource centre being launched by PP Control & Automation (PP C&A). The UK’s leading strategic manufacturing outsourcing specialist has pooled all its expertise and knowledge into an easy-to-use online hub that will provide crucial insights into the…

~ DC motors provide luxury while reducing aircraft fuel consumption ~ Despite being hit hard by the pandemic, the aviation industry is finally starting to recover — Bain & Company predict that by the end of 2022, global demand for flights will reach 84 per cent of 2019 levels. While customers expect more and more…

Pressure sensors in ifm’s popular PI2xxx range, which have been widely used and highly regarded in the food and beverage industries for many years, have been upgraded to offer even better performance. Key enhancements include increased resolution of pressure measurement via IO link and 4-20mA outputs, increased maximum media from 125 to 150°C medium temperature,…

The Antenna Company, a specialist in the design of high-performance antennas, today announced it has appointed Justin Diederix as VP of Operations.  In this role, Justin will lead the company’s global operations team including quality, new product introduction and supply chain management, succeeding Andre van Hees who is retiring from The Antenna Company. Justin brings…

The latest small-form-factor SOM Eases Design and Manufacturing and Speeds Time to Market As the embedded market continues to grow rapidly and evolve, developers are seeking to optimize product development, or they may need to transition from a microcontroller (MCU) to a microprocessor (MPU) to handle increased processing requirements. To help developers with this transition…

New FlexPicker® IRB 365 picking robot fastest-in-class for picking and packing applications up to 1.5kg Flexibility to be used in a range of applications, from shelf ready packaging to parcel sorting and bottle handling Commissioning time reduced from days to hours with ABB PickMaster® Twin software ABB is expanding its FlexPicker® Delta robot portfolio with…

In the UK and beyond, we’re surrounded by stunning feats of architecture and engineering. The Shard is one of the most famous modern architectural pieces around and is also the tallest building in the UK. When compared to structures and skyscrapers across the world though, the Shard seems diminutive in comparison. There’s no doubt that…

LEMO is expanding its field-proven M series with a new vacuumtight model, named HY, and available in all sizes and low voltage configurations. This new fixed socket model has been specifically designed for all applications requiring vacuumtight integrations in harsh environments. Thanks to an innovative potting material the new HY model is enabling vacuumtight sealing…