ADVERTORIAL TECHNOLOGY IN ACTION Online work flow system Suits PCB Manufacturer Down to a 'T' R


New SP8 load cell from HBM provides a dynamic solution


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ow available from HBM – a market leader in the field of test and measurement – is the new SP8 single-point


load cell, which provides a precise and cost-effective solution for multi-head combination weighers. Designed to meet the requirements of today’s dynamic


weighing applications, the new SP8 single-point load cell features a compact design and can be easily integrated into a range of multi-head combination weighers. Built for capacities ranging from 5 to 100 kg, the SP8


load cell from HBM provides greater accuracy and features a C3 accuracy class for reliable results. Manufactured in stainless steel, the PW12C load cell has


an IP67 degree of protection rating, meaning that the range is dustproof, protected against low-pressure water jets, and can be immersed in water up to 1 m, for up to 30 minutes.


HBM  01525 304980  info@uk.hbm.co.uk  www.hbm.com


ustington based Photronix Ltd manufacture high quality printed circuit boards and despite being a relatively new to the market, have become one of the leading PCB suppliers to the UK electronics market. From the day they


were founded in 1997 they had a simple aim of developing long-term partnerships for the manufacture of PCB’s by embracing new technologies and extending their facilities from design, prototyping through to volume manufacturing.


Photronix Managing Director Alan Millard believes that managing the progress of jobs simply and effectively is essential and with this in-mind invested in the T CARDS ONLINE workflow system to help them run their office more efficiently. Among the important benefits of the T Cards Online system is its simplicity and ease-of-use. Once the virtual board has been configured, T Cards designs can be easily tailored to requirements. There are standard templates for various applications to make it even easier. Status and communication can be enhanced by using the Alarm, Signal, and email notification functions. There is


also a facility to attach external documents to help collate documentation. Since a number of cards will appear on the same chart, they can be colour-coded for easier identification and as work progresses the cards are simply dragged and dropped into a new column.


When asked about his


experience in using T Cards, Alan commented, ”T Cards has been a success in the way we manage our day-to-day enquires and the people at T Cards Online have been really helpful. The system continues to be developed and some of the new features have made big improvements to the way we work. The new APP makes a particular difference to me as l travel regularly to China and the Far East, now it’s so easy for me to check the status of our Jobs, wherever I am, when I get a call from clients. It really has helped us streamline our business and enabled to expand even more.”


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ABB launches 6-axis robot – it’s the most compact and lightweight ever


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ew IRB 1100 enhances the industry’s most comprehensive offering for fast, accurate small parts assembly solutions ABB has launched its smallest, lightest robot yet as part of its


growing offering of solutions for small parts assembly. The IRB 1100 was designed to meet the challenges of semiconductor, pharmaceutical and electronics manufacturers needing to handle small and often delicate parts while working at speed without compromising productivity or quality. The IRB 1100 offers up to 35 percent faster cycle times to maximise productivity, and best-in-class repeatable accuracy. Powered by ABB’s new OmniCore™ controller, it is equipped with advanced motion control capabilities, making it ideal for supporting rapid assembly, pick and place and materials handling applications. With a ten percent smaller footprint and a 20 percent lighter, slimmer body compared to previous robot generations, the IRB 1100 can be deployed in confined spaces and existing automation lines. In addition to improving production space flexibility, the IRB 1100 also allows more flexible handling for heavy-load operations with complex tools or end effectors. “Today’s manufacturers need to squeeze every drop of value out


of their factories – from their automation systems and even their floor space. The IRB 1100 is designed to support both these imperatives and create opportunities to get the most out of every last centimetre of production,” says Per Vegard Nerseth, Managing Director of Robotics at ABB. “This is ABB’s most compact and lightweight robot ever, and a great addition to our small parts assembly solutions portfolio.” The IRB 1100 is among the first of a new era of robots built


around ABB’s new flexible design approach, which will help introduce a wider variety of robot sizes and variants that can be combined into tailored solutions. It will be certified for cleanroom applications in the future and is available in two variants – one with a 4kg payload with 475 mm reach, and one with a 4 kg payload and 580mm reach.


ABB  robotics@gb.abb.com 38 APRIL 2019 | DESIGN SOLUTIONS  www.abb.com/robotics  01732 871417  www.tcardsonline.com


No battery, no wires - Bluetooth Low Energy Reference Design Introduced by ZF


F has introduced a reference design for an Energy Harvesting Bluetooth Low Energy Switch in a partnership with ON Semiconductor. The design combines ZF’s energy harvesting generator with the industry’s lowest power Bluetooth® 5 radio RSL10 SIP from ON Semiconductor and is the ideal solution for the rapidly growing number of applications for BLE communication. The generator, incorporated with the RSL10 SIP, enables designers to develop bespoke battery-free and wireless control solutions for a wide range of low cost, low-energy applications. The transmitter is designed for evaluation. For integration into an application the PCB wings can be cut to size. The reference design works in Advertising Mode with


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uni-directional uplink communication and offers various pairing options. The operation can be shown via a smartphone app (IOS®: Bluetooth Smart Scanner and Android™: Bluetooth Low Energy Analyzer) which displays all received telegrams.


ZF Switches  01582 814006  switches-sensors@zf.com  www.switches-sensors.zf.com


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