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New Elma MR50 multi rotary switch available from Foremost Electronics


Small, robust, multifunctional rotary switch waterproof to IP68 F


Reflex Photonics awarded multimillion-dollar contract for intrasatellite optical interconnect for advanced, high-throughput communication satellites.


SpaceABLE optical modules developed for ARTES Scylight program


thousands of SpaceABLE®28 optical module devices to be used in state-of-the-art, high-throughput communication satellites (HTCS) that will be deployed into geostationary orbit. Building on the recognized robustness inherent in the design


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of Reflex Photonics’ optical modules, the SpaceABLE®28 line will provide radiation-resistant optical interconnect modules tested and qualified for use in harsh space environment. Reflex Photonics has benefited from support from the


European Space Agency ARTES Scylight program with financial contribution from the Canadian Space Agency to pursue the development of advanced, high-speed, digital intrasatellite optical fibre communication modules. Tullio Panarello, Vice President and General Manager


Fibre Optics and Components at Smiths Interconnect, comments: “The optimization of our radiation-resistant transceivers to address the rigorous demands of GEO HTCS would not have been possible without the reputable cross- functional teams at Reflex Photonics and the invaluable contribution of the Canadian and European space agencies”.


Smiths Interconnect u www.smithsinterconnect.com


eflex Photonics, a Smiths Interconnect company, was recently awarded a multimillion-dollar contract to deliver


oremost Electronics, the engineering-led Essex based importer and specialist distributor of


electromechanical components announces the availability of the new Elma MR50 multi rotary switch. Rugged rotary switches have a wide number of industrial applications and are indispensable in the agricultural vehicle sector where they are subjected to very harsh conditions. The MR50 is an extremely small yet robust,


multifunctional rotary switch providing the highest functionality and performance in a minimal space for compact control panels and portable devices. Front panel sealing to IP60 and IP68 and offering exceptional vibration resistance the Elma MR50 series is an ideal rotary selector for building site machinery and vehicles and agricultural applications. The Elma MR50 is highly customizable and has been


used in applications as diverse as target aiming devices, night vision devices, interface solutions, two-way radios, cockpit applications (aircraft, automotive, construction machines, military vehicles), portable devices (communication, medical, rescue, sports, transportation, measuring, photo/video and test equipment. With a diameter of just ½” (12.7mm) the MR50


provides up to 16 switch positions, with switching torques of up to 6 Ncm, and operates in either shorting or non-shorting mode. With gold-plated contacts (3- micron gold), the switch performs over the operating temperature range of -45 °C to +85 °C. Alan Vincent, Sales Director of Foremost, comments,


“The market for compact robust electromechanical HMI products offering operators safe and simple operation and direct tactile feedback continues to grow in industrial and vehicle systems. While touch screens are


increasing in popularity as an HMI solution, they are not always suitable for noisy, harsh environments or when operators may have to wear protective clothing such as gloves. The new Elma MR50 multi rotary switch offers a compact, rugged, flexible control product.” Foremost Electronics Ltd has provided over 30 years


of service as a direct importer and specialist distributor of electro-mechanical components including switches, enclosures and accessories, connectors, control knobs, thermal fuses and optoelectronics. Foremost are also a supplier of joysticks and controllers for both OEM and stand-alone applications and have specialist online stores for IP Joysticks and Electric Vehicle Connectors and Accessories www.enclosures4u.com Foremost serve a wide number of diverse markets


including industrial, instrumentation, audio/broadcast, rail, medical and education.


Foremost u 01371 811171 u sales@4most.co.uk u www.4most.co.uk


Interroll expands the performance range of its synchronous drum motors


greatly simplifying the integration of packaging and other processing machines into an automated flow of goods, for example. The new synchronous motor with a diameter of 138 mm and an output of 1.8 kilowatts also impresses with its very compact design: Comparable outputs could previously only be achieved with conventional asynchronous motors with a diameter of 165 mm.


Compact drive that meets the highest requirements for hygiene and automation projects "More and more companies around the world are appreciating the advantages of modern synchronous drum motors, which combine compactness with high functionality and economy. This is particularly true for users who have high requirements in automation or hygiene, such as in the food industry. With this strategic expansion of our Drum Motor platform, we are once again helping system integrators and users to make even better use of their business opportunities," explains Dr. Hauke Tiedemann, Managing Director of Interroll Trommelmotoren GmbH in Baal, Germany.


The new DM 0138 synchronous motor can be ordered


solutions: The world's most powerful synchronous drum motor for belt conveyor systems was unveiled today, offering an output of 1.8 kilowatts. With the new drive, which meets the highest hygiene requirements, dynamic and automated material flow solutions can be implemented very economically to transport an even more comprehensive range of goods via a single conveyor system.


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nterroll continues to drive forward the development of particularly powerful, compact and energy-efficient drive


The new DM 0138 synchronous drum motor extends


Interroll's proven range of high-performance synchronous motors upwards to open up new applications for customers and users, particularly in highly dynamic logistics centers and in the food industry. Like the existing DM 0080 and DM 0113 series, the new DM 0138 offers maximum acceleration and braking performance with very low energy consumption and the ability to precisely position conveyed goods on a system without the use of additional sensors,


from the beginning of April 2021 and is also available as an oil-free version as an option. Like all drum motors from Interroll, the construction and design of the fully enclosed drive comply with the guidelines of the European Hygienic Engineering & Design Group (EHEDG). In addition, to meet even the most stringent requirements, only materials certified according to United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) specifications and European Union (EU) Regulation EC 1935/2004 are used.


Interroll (Switzerland) AG u +41 (0) 91 850 25 25 u www.interroll.com


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