Industrial News


  • Hall-effect single-turn encoder has a housing depth of just 6.2 mm

    The HSM14F Hall-effect single-turn encoder from MEGATRON has an extremely compact design, with a housing depth of just 6.2mm. Other features are its high resolution and long bearing life. With the optional redundant electronics, the encoder is also suitable for use in applications with increased requirements for operational reliability. The HSM14F has a very small…


  • Current sensor designed for 800V three-phase power modulesCurrent sensor designed for 800V three phase power modules

    LEM has launched the HAH3DR S07/SP42, a new compact current sensor designed for 800V three-phase power modules. Developers of automotive traction inverters are increasingly using three-phase power modules such as the Hybridpack Drive from Infineon. These modules are now adopting the more efficient SiC MOSFET technology, allowing vehicles to use 800V battery systems that offer…


  • RF sensor for precise power level measurements in the D-band

    Rohde & Schwarz is launching the new R&S NRP170TWG(N) thermal power sensor for precise power level measurements in the D-band. It is the only RF power sensor on the market that offers full traceability to national metrology institutes (NMI) in the frequency range from 110GHz to 170GHz, an important prerequisite for commercialising the frequency band.…


  • New standard contract for offshore wind projects ensures a fairer distribution of risk

    Published:  29 November, 2023 The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has announced it has published the industry’s first standard contract for transport and installation (T&I) works in offshore wind projects. The contract has been written to ensure a fairer allocation of risk. Building on the release of IMCA’s Contracting Principles in January 2023, its publication…


  • Wind turbine project

    Wind turbine project

    Published:  29 November, 2023 Bearings & Drives has announced it has recently taken delivery of the first batch of bearings from CeramicSpeed that are destined to be retro fitted into fan motors in wind turbines. The contract is part of a collaboration between Bearings & Drives, Creadis Wind Solutions, CeramicSpeed and rewind and mechanical repair…


  • Ex solenoid interlocks with ATEX and IECEx approvals

    Controltec is launching Ex STM 515 series of Ex solenoid interlocks with ATEX and IECEx approvals. Their purpose is to keep guard doors and maintenance flaps locked until dangerous movements inside machines and plants have come to a complete standstill. They are also able to perform this task – and this is typical of steute…


  • MCUs defend against maliciously reprogramming a device

    More and more everyday items are connected to the cloud — from cellphones and vehicles to smart thermostats and home appliances. With this rise in connectivity, the need for advanced security measures at the chip level, protecting both firmware and data, is critical. To defend against current and ever-expanding security threats, Microchip Technology has launched…


  • Non-contact absolute positioning system

    Determining a safe absolute position usually requires using highly complex technology. Pepperl+Fuchs offers much simpler solutions for this process, which are based on a combination of the new PUS evaluation unit with the safePXV or WCS sensors. Safety functions (SF) complying with SIL 3 and PL e can therefore be achieved with minimal integration effort.…


  • Two-part surge protection

    Two-part surge protection

    Modularity, loop disconnect function, and fault monitoring for signal lines up to SIL 3 in accordance with IEC/EN 61508 – these features are combined in the new M-LB-4000 surge protection system from Pepperl+Fuchs. The devices limit induced transients from various causes on signal lines, for example, due to lightning or switching operations. The two-channel modules…


  • Compact valve position indicator for quick and easy commissioning

    Emerson announces its new TopWorx DVR Switchbox, an entry-level addition to the DV Series of valve position indicators. It combines a durable resin enclosure, compact size and a patented cam design that provides water and wastewater systems, food and beverage production lines and industrial utilities a reliable valve position feedback tool. The TopWorx DVR Switchbox…