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even easier set-up of cure processes


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atapaq provides a software update for the Oven Tracker temperature profiling system for use in automotive paint-shops, paint and powder coating, oven commissioning, and textile manufacturing. The new software version Oven Insight 7.3 supports real- time data export via Open Platform Communications (OPC). The open-source standard enables users to monitor and control processes through the software application of their choice. Combined with a radio- telemetry-enabled data logger, this provides control level users with a window into the oven. Process validation – often a matter of trial and error – is greatly sped up by means of a new optimization tool which helps users determine the success or failure of process parameter combinations. It can, for instance, predict the effect of 5 °C temperature reduction in the hold zone or 10 % line speed change on product quality. This cuts down on the costs for measurement runs. As well as oven temperature set-points, the actual probe readings for all zones are now imported from the oven controller and automatically included in the Datapaq report. This reduces errors and saves much time as operators no longer have to fill them in by hand.


DATAPAQ Tel: +49 30 / 47 80 08 - 412 Web: www.datapaq.com


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Software update efficiently calculates electrical quantities in real time


BM has launched the 6.42 version of its Perception software featuring real time calculation of various values such as current and voltage that need to be measured and evaluated in various industries. Millions of measurement data may need to be acquired, stored and visualized every second during efficiency and safety tests in the aviation sector or while evaluating electric motors in the automotive sector. Similar measurements are also needed during the monitoring of generators, motors or inverters. Users can now implement real time calculations per channel using several logical calculation channels. Calculations such as the real RMS value, min/max/mean values, peak-to-peak, area and energy can now be easily undertaken. Another advantage of the latest version is that sampling rates can be automatically switched following a trigger event in real time calculation channels. This means that maximum sampling rates can be reserved for only particularly interesting measurement events resulting in smaller data volumes making testing and evaluation significantly more efficient. The latest version of Perception also features an intuitive user interface that facilitates the fast and secure processing of large volumes of data.


HBM UK Ltd Tel: 0208 515 6100 Web: www.hbm.com


The latest interconnection technology at the Southern Manufacturing exhibition


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mphenol Ltd highlighted its latest ranges of connectors at the Southern Manufacturing Show including products that meet EMC/EMP protection and RoHS Compliance. Whitstable-based Amphenol Ltd has highlighted its commitment to the industrial interconnection market by launching, last year, its INDUSTRIAL@AMPHENOL website which is dedicated to providing combined interconnection solutions and technologies of Amphenol’s focused industrial businesses on a single website. At the exhibition this year, the products addressed a wide range of industrial markets. On display, were a selection of connector accessories including environmentally sealed & EMC screened backshells and cable strain relief adaptors. Also for sealing and EMC protection were various metal, plastic and rubber protective caps. For filter protection and transient suppression applications, customised connector assemblies were highlighted which featured specialist materials such as aluminium bronze, composite, titanium and stainless steel. Ruggedised overmoulded harnessing for increased reliability and tamper-proofing requirements can be custom designed and could offer customers cost savings over conventional boot & backshell assemblies.


AMPHENOL LTD Tel: 01227 773265 Email: sarabushby@amphenol.co.uk


Catalogue snapshots ABB’s motors, drives and mechanical power transmission portfolio


alongside variable-speed drives, electric motors, motion control, HMIs (human- machine interface) and PLCs (programmable logic controllers). The catalogue brings together the latest technology and innovations from the ABB range into a concise, easy to use guide to help customers find the right products for their applications. It also highlights ABB’s ambition to offer packages of products throughout the mechanical drive train for end-users, system integrators, machine


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builders and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs); providing one source for all their product and service requirements. The 96-page catalogue contains a drives and motors Product Quick Finder that provides speedy navigation to the right product by offering a brief description as to where the product can be used. For drives there is an additional Feature Finder which lists over 20 features such as enclosure ratings, ATEX compliance, cooling methods and so on and matches them to specific product types.


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KNAPP to strengthen its reputation as a logistics pioneer at CeMAT


CeMAT exhibition in Hanover from 19 to 23 May. With the objective of ‘Making Complexity Simple', KNAPP has brought far-reaching changes to the logistics world over the past 60 years and continues to invest heavily in R&D to provide further innovative developments to warehouses worldwide. The group is focused on realising solutions for the e-commerce,


G retail, pharma, fashion and food sectors that are not only


successful but also sustainable in terms of longevity, space optimisation and energy efficiency. KNAPP's pursuit of the ‘Zero Defect Warehouse' means a focus on intelligent processes that prevent rather than detect and correct errors. In a world of ever-tighter legislation around supply chain transparency and spiralling costs for returns handling, the benefits of this are clear. Key to KNAPP's success here has been the development of its revolutionary KiSoft Vision image recognition technology, employed both for user guidance and workstation monitoring. On stand F29 of hall 27 at CeMAT, KNAPP will promote its state- of-the-art intralogistics solutions.


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lobal warehouse automation group, KNAPP AG, will showcase its innovative solutions for storage, picking, sortation and transport at the


echanical power transmission products such as bearings, couplings and speed reducers are now included within ABB’s 2014 short-form catalogue


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20 years of easy transport on


intra-logistics rails


n the 20 years since the invention of RoundTracks®,


STROTHMANN Machines & Handling has delivered 116.975 meters of the intra- logistics rail system,


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equivalent of about 6,500 truck and trailer lengths. Originally developed for easy press die change, the solution is now used in various industries,


for instance, to


convey wind turbine generators,


transformers that


weigh several tons, and various kinds of machines. In contrast to other rail systems, RoundTracks® are not mounted on the floor but embedded, allowing for the passage of small wheel pallet trucks, cleaning machines, etc. Further advantages include minimal rolling resistance which results in a very low power demand. The modular system comprises floor rails in three sizes with a range of crossings, standard and customized trolleys,


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technologies such as STROTHMANN’s proprietary intermittent drive system or direct drives integrated in RoundTrack® carts. The RoundTrack® system prevails over overhead cranes or forklift trucks as a solution for establishing transparent, efficient, and safe production flow.


STROTHMANN


Machines & Handling GmbH Tel: +49 5207 9122-0 Web: www.strothmann.com


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