Industrial News


  • IoT-enabled IO-Link master for control cabinets

    ifm has unveiled the industry standard IO-Link master for control cabinets with IoT connection, marking an advancement in industrial automation and Industry 4.0 infrastructure security. One key highlight of this solution is its ability to securely exchange data between operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) levels in the industrial ecosystem. IoT-enabled IO-Link master modules…


  • Digital diagnostics available remotely

    Bürkert is providing more diagnostic data to customers from its Type 8222 conductivity and Type 8202 pH sensors, by embedding IO-Link and Bürkert büS industrial protocols into its ELEMENT Neutrino range. The digitisation of these products allows maintenance and operations to be streamlined thanks to remote monitoring capabilities, supporting process uptime in water quality or…


  • Inner or outer? Rotor position specification for miniature DC motors

    To get the most from miniature motion technology, a key design specification is whether to configure the motor with an inner or an outer rotor. This consideration is highly relevant to torque requirements, and it also has an impact on footprint and thermal design. Because of the motor’s vital role in applications ranging from medical…


  • Polycarbonate enclosures protect crane control architecture in corrosive atmospheres

    Galvanising plants need heavy lifting capabilities, but these systems must be able to endure an aggressive chemical atmosphere. Levate Solutions manufactures crane systems that provide high reliability in a market where any downtime is extremely costly. The company uses Spelsberg polycarbonate enclosures to protect crane control architecture from corrosion, while enabling easy use for their…


  • Firmware enables faster drive-to-drive communication and more flexible exchange of CANopen process data

    The COMBIVERT F6 and S6 drive controllers from KEB Automation are now available with new firmware that includes a special highlight: CAN cross-communication. This means that plant and machine builders using the corresponding drives benefit from faster and more flexible communication between the inverters. Users can also utilise all process data-capable parameters. The new firmware,…


  • The synergies between 3D printing and micro moulding

    Paul Runyan discusses how the incorporation of micro 3D printing technologies in micro moulding has added to its agility and the nature of the services it can offer customers In the realm of micro manufacturing, precision and innovation are paramount. Micro moulding enables the production of minute components with intricate features that are often critical…


  • GEV Wind Power wins two major safety accolades

    Published:  13 March, 2024 GEV Wind Power says its track record in safety has been recognised with two industry awards. The wind turbine blade repair and maintenance expert won the Innovation in Safety and the Safety Performance and Delivery accolades at Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy’s (SGRE) Annual Contractors Safety Conference for the Northern Europe and…


  • Novel technologies for transforming wind turbine and power grid stability control

    Published:  13 March, 2024 Researchers from the University of Birmingham, U.K., are working on novel ways of preventing threats to grid stability that can result in the loss of power to millions of people, equipment damage and limit power transfer capability. With increasing reliance on renewables global installations of wind farms has increased rapidly. However…


  • 4K OLED display

    4K OLED display

    Display solutions and embedded systems provider, Review Display Systems (RDS) has announced the introduction of a new ultra high definition (UHD) 15.6-inch active-matrix OLED display. The CH156ZLXEWN-001 features 4K (3840 x 2160 pixels) resolution, a 16:9 wide aspect ratio, and an impressive optical performance specification. The 15.6-inch display features exceptional optical performance with a white…


  • Level and flow controller reduces complexity in water and wastewater applications

    Emerson has introduced its next-generation Rosemount 3490 Controller for level and flow measurement applications, which helps to reduce complexity, optimise processes and enhance sustainability. Designed to maximise ease-of-use, the Rosemount 3490 provides comprehensive control functionality for 4-20 mA or HART compatible transmitters and is a solution for water, wastewater and process industry applications. The Rosemount…