Industrial News


  • How miniature electric motors are improving the performance of grippers in robotics

    Grippers are essential for robots engaged in pick-and-place applications. These electromechanical ‘hands’ allow objects to be grasped, manipulated and released, facilitating fast and precise interactions for low-mix, high-volume industrial processes. For the past three decades, pneumatic designs have been preferred by automation specialists – but this is changing. Electric grippers are proving a more modern…


  • Small intelligent power device for BLDC motor drives

    Toshiba has launched a small new intelligent power device (IPD) for space-constrained brushless DC (BLDC) motor drive applications such as air conditioners, air purifiers, and pumps. The new IPD (TPD4165K) has an increased maximum output current of 3A, compared to the 2A rating of Toshiba’s existing products like TPD4163K, or TPD4164K. This extends the range…


  • Duplex strainers protect systems and media from foreign matter

    Safety for systems and components – this is what Eaton‘s manual pipeline strainers stand for, equipped with strainer baskets, available in a wide range of retention rates, that reliably remove impurities. The filtration specialist Eaton is now also introducing a range of duplex strainer designs that enable operators to increase their process efficiency and avoid…


  • EnerMech secures two major pipeline pre-commissioning contracts

    Published:  28 August, 2024 EnerMech has announced it has been awarded two significant pipeline pre-commissioning contracts in offshore East Malaysia, marking a substantial milestone in the expansion of its critical pipeline and subsea activities within the region in both deep and shallow water environments. These contracts have been secured with two tier-one contractor clients, both…


  • Construction begins on new Shell plant in Wesseling

    Published:  28 August, 2024 The construction of the new R3 base oil plant at the Shell Energy and Chemicals Park Rheinland (Shell Rheinland) was launched with an internal ceremony. The project is being implemented by Kraftanlagen Energies & Services SE -a subsidiary of Equans, a leading global company in the energy and services sector. Kraftanlagen…


  • OEMs: the importance of a consultative approach

    Grant O’Hara explains how by adapting and choosing the right planned and agreed approach, utilising all of the technology and services available to them, OEMs can trust their network implicitly to achieve the customer experience levels they aspire to Customer experience can make or break a brand relationship: 48% of customers have switched brands for…


  • Low-voltage ideal diodes reduce power losses by up to an order of magnitude

    Nexperia announced the addition of two new ideal diode ICs to its continuously growing portfolio of power devices.  The NID5100 is suitable for standard industrial and consumer applications while the NID5100-Q100 has been qualified for use in automotive applications. Ideal diodes are MOSFET-based devices that offer much lower forward voltage drop than traditional diodes and…


  • New water-based degreaser

    New water-based degreaser

    CRC Industries introduces Ambersil Hydropower a powerful new industrial water-based degreaser, as part of Green Force, its new eco-friendly product platform.  This platform targets industrial users who aim to reduce their environmental impact while maintaining product efficiency.The new Ambersil Hydropower degreaser is a water-based, NSF approved, neutral pH solution, that excels with its professional formula,…


  • Marks & Spencer has announced it is the first UK retailer to move to paper packaging on garlic baguettes, which could remove over 5 million units of plastic. The post Marks & Spencer switches garlic baguettes to paper packaging appeared first on Packaging News.


  • Proportional valve with pressure compensation achieves compact footprint for medical and analytical devices

    Bürkert Fluid Control Systems has released a new two-way proportional valve with pressure compensation.  The Type 2852 offers high flow rates as well as higher pressure operations compared to equivalent size valves, and can handle oxygen, air, natural gases, and fuel gases. The valve’s compact dimensions and low power consumption make it well-suited for applications…