International safety expert, Euchner, has launched a new range of compact and highly secure locking switches ideally suited to applications in the manufacturing, processing and packaging industries ... more

New profile connector system delivers substantial cuts in assembly time
	Machine builders can now save up to 70% on framework assembly time thanks to the introduction of an all-new profile connector system from Aldershot-based FATH Components. The news is likely to be ... more

Did COVID-19 help reveal the path forward for industry?
	While initially concerned at the impact of remote work mandated as part of COVID-19 safe working practices, many industrial leaders were encouraged to find the use of manufacturing executions systems ... more

Barnshaws slides in to provide curved metal for Coventry’s new waterpark
	Coventry’s new water park, The Wave, is contained in a curved oval shaped structure with blue shingles, a reference to flowing water, on the outside. The £36.7 million park designed by architects ... more

Swift lessons in lightweight design: the new bionic concept from Festo
	What can nature teach us about lightweight structures, adaptive control and collaborative working? The “BionicSwift”, the latest bionic concept from Festo, demonstrates what is possible within ... more

Key components for automation and machine builders from Foremost Electronics	Sandvik’s industrial heating expertise helps cook a pizza in just 37 seconds
Foremost Electronics has a wealth of experience supplying components to designers and manufacturers of automation systems and machine builders. Key components in this market include rugged and ... more	To achieve a cleaner, safer and quieter working environment, many industries have begun to upgrade their heating technologies, replacing their gas furnaces with electric alternatives. Unlikely as it ... more

A strapping way to save costs
	Fromm Packaging Automation in Italy has managed to save on strapping plant construction costs thanks to the solutions for active and passive distribution provided by Murrelektronik... more

The importance of specifying food grade lubricants for machinery
	Smooth and efficient operations are imperative in production and manufacturing, crucial in all industries — including the food and beverage industry. Given we consume food and drink, it’s imperative ... more

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Easily and cost-efficiently connect the Modlight70 signal tower using the Cube67 fieldbus system. In the Oppenweiler ... more

Safety light grids feature T-muting option
	ifm electronic’s latest OY510 series of safety light grids have an integrated T-muting option for use in applications where the safety function must be temporarily suspended. This is typically to ... more

SICK Launches Combined Electro-Mechanical PLe Safety Lock Solution
	SICK has combined its proven MB1 mechanical safety bolt for enclosed hazard areas with its advanced TR110 non-contact safety lock to deliver a high-performance PLe (EN ISO 13849) safety solution with ... more

Simplify smart machines in harsh applications with new ArmorBlock I/O modules
	Manufacturers can now realize the design and productivity benefits of On-Machine I/O modules on smart machines used in harsh applications. The new Allen-Bradley ArmorBlock I/O modules, available from ... more

Application of the manual lift tables in manufacturing industries

Manual lift tables are common equipment in numerous manufacturing industries. Their impact in industries has been enormous, and their applications extend to more than load lifting.

Some of the ... more

SICK conquers new frontiers with ‘World’s smallest Safety Laser Scanner’
What are the benefits of Time Sensitive Networking (TSN)?
New igus e-loop replaces service loops for safe cable management on drilling rig drives
New from Ruland: Quick clamping shaft collars with clamping levers
Wieland’s Safety in motion – functional safety encoders
SICK Launches Hygienic Stainless-Steel Safety Light Curtain

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