
Thomson Industries, Inc. has announced a significant upgrade to its stepper motor linear actuator (SMLA) online selector tool, adding the ability to include encoders in the design process. The new option streamlines the design and purchasing process for engineers and machine builders, making it even easier for them to weigh their options for incorporating position…

Eyesential SW, from Lynred, provides sensitivity, low noise and ease-of-use for machine vision, scientific imaging and spectroscopy. It is a 640 x 512, 10µm pitch shortwave infrared (SWIR) imaging sensor. It is designed to offer cost-performance ratio for visible-like imaging to address specific performance needs in machine vision. Featuring a high-frame rate (300Hz full frame/1200…

Listen to this article Trough-Tec Systems (TTS) and Furukawa Electric have announced that following months of open discussion and substantial testing they have satisfied Network Rail that their Recycled-Polymer Cable Management products meets its revised, more stringent fire safety requirements. When Green Trough cable management systems was first introduced in 2012 to the UK rail…

TTI IP&E – Europe now has availability of the FW series of nanocrystalline inductors from new franchisee Chemi-Con. The material’s high magnetic permeability reduces the core volume and the number of copper wire turns needed to achieve a high performance, small size, and lightweight design. The common mode choke coils can be used as input/output…

Nexperia introduces a new series of step-down DC-DC converters featuring devices with outstanding stand-by and operating efficiency that offer engineers even greater flexibility for designing various fixed and portable battery-powered applications across consumer, industrial and automotive end-markets. The NEX30606 is a high-efficiency, high-accuracy step-down converter that offers a choice of 16 resistor-settable output voltages from…

Published: 22 January, 2025 Denso a leader in corrosion prevention and sealing technologies, has announced the Protal 7125, a high-build liquid coating specifically formulated for use in low-temperature environments. The company says tailored to meet the needs of the oil, gas, and natural gas industries, this innovative solution offers superior pipeline protection even in the…

Published: 22 January, 2025 Salamander, a joint venture between Ørsted, Simply Blue Group and Subsea7, has announced it has successfully retrieved floating LiDARs and wave buoy equipment as part of the metocean campaign for the proposed floating offshore wind farm project off the North East of Scotland. The survey has run since October 2023 and…

ifm announces the launch of its latest product, the SU puresonic ultrasonic flow sensor. The SU puresonic ultrasonic sensor is designed with ultrasonic time of flight technology. This advanced sensor is a solution for industries ranging from hydraulics, water filtration and cooling circuits to food and beverage processing, offering versatility that enhances operational workflows. The…

Whether in traction motors for rail transport, wind energy systems or drive technology, the use of electric motors or generators with frequency converters is increasingly becoming the norm. However, this trend also introduces the risk of electrical voltage developing between the inner and outer rings of rolling bearings. Current passage can significantly damage lubricants, rolling…

Julian Del Campo provides a broad overview of suitable miniature motor technologies for commercial aerospace and application requirements Commercial aerospace is rapidly diversifying, with the traditional fleet of airliners and business jets set to be joined by electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) taxis and the next generation of supersonic aircraft. What they all have…