INDUSTRY UPDATE
New Incremental Encoder Supports Larger Shaft Sizes,
Addresses Lead Time Constraints
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UI Devices’ Motion and Control Group today announced the introduction of a new series to its AMT incremental encoder family. Based on the existing AMT13 series package, the new AMT13A series is not subject to silicon related lead time constraints and can serve as a drop-in replacement for AMT13 encoder models. AMT13A encoders offer 16 quadrature resolutions from 96 to 4096 PPR, selectable via an on-board DIP switch, while supporting larger motor shaft sizes from 9 mm to 15.875 mm (5/8 inch). Thanks to CUI Devices’ proprietary capacitive ASIC technology, the AMT13A series delivers high levels of durability, accuracy, and immunity to environmental factors. It features compact radial and axial package types with a locking hub for ease of installation and low power consumption of 8 mA at 5 V. The AMT13A series also carries an operating temperature range from -40 to 125°C and offers differential line driver versions.
CUI Devices u
www.cuidevices.com
MES vs ERP – What’s
right for your business? A
ll manufacturers seek to increase productivity, improve efficiency, solve quality control
problems, and eliminate downtime associated with re-occurring production and maintenance issues. While it is widely understood that digital transformation offers gains across all of these areas, the challenge is gaining the data visibility and context from across the whole enterprise, and not least from the factory floor. It was previously thought by many that this data capability could be achieved with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, negating the need for a Manufacturing Execution System. SolutionsPT, AVEVA Select partner for UK & Ireland, believes that a combined approach is better and has launched a free eBook highlighting how MES and ERP should work together to deliver rapid enterprise-wide benefits.
SolutionsPT u 0161 4954640
info@solutionsPT.com u
www.solutionspt.com
ILS FlexWipe meets
growing demand for, safe, reliable pallet labelling – no matter what the temperature
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rint and apply labelling specialist Industrial Labelling Systems (ILS) is seeing strong demand for its FlexWipe pallet labelling system. The combination of a small footprint, fast operation and market-leading safety standards together with the ability to work across a wide variety of temperatures down to -28°C have revolutionised pallet labelling and made it a firm favourite with customers. To date ILS has installed over 80 FlexWipe systems across Europe, USA and Australia and is continuing to see demand grow in the past 18 months, particularly in the cold storage sector. Customers include NewCold and Lineage Logistics who have over 40 FlexWipe systems operating between them.
The robust design of the FlexWipe applicator means it is capable of operating in ultra-cold climates, without the need for additional heaters or special cabinets. Working with varying pallet surfaces – uneven, rough, or cold – the FlexWipe “wipes” accurately over the label after it has been tapered, ensuring labels stick even under the poorest adherence conditions.
ILS u
www.ilsystems.co.uk
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Vision Engineering reinforces UK
manufacturing base with Milturn acquisition
ision Engineering, a 64 year old
British leading designer and manufacturer of high-quality visual instrumentation and a significant supplier of machined components/ sub assembly services to other industrial sectors, has today announced the acquisition of Milturn Precision Engineering, of Hinckley, Leicestershire, a precision engineering specialist,.
The acquisition of Milturn fulfils a strategic
objective to significantly improve Vision Engineering’s position global position as a leading designer and manufacturer, by adding scale and capability to the company’s existing UK and USA manufacturing base. Established in 2001 and one of the first UK firms to achieve ISO 9001 2015, Milturn Precision Engineering has 21 highly skilled machinists and anodisers specialising in high quality components, including high performance lens cases for the optical /movie/ camera industries, marine and automotive engineering and high end shop/hotel fitting, Milturn also has an anodising facility to improve the quality and durability of finished components.
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www.visioneng.com
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Wieland Electric presents new emergency stop buttons
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ieland Electric has such a solution ready for safety technology in mechanical engineering and intralogistics: New emergency stop buttons are available for the safe, manual shutdown of machines and systems. Thanks to the M12 connection, they can be easily integrated into plants and systems using pre-assembled M12 standard cables.
With the introduction of the new emergency stop buttons, Wieland Electric not only meets the increasing demand for M12 connections in industry, but also expands its portfolio with ready-to-use variants that offer numerous advantages due to their plug and play installation.
This includes reducing installation time and cabling effort as well as avoiding cabling errors during installation. Thanks to the compact and robust design, the emergency stop buttons can be installed in control cabinets and panels, but are also suitable - thanks to the IP65 and IP67 protection class design - for installation in the field where harsh ambient conditions prevail.
Wieland Electric u 01483 531213 u
www.wieland.co.uk
EtherCAT delivers performance for machine builders
ontrols and Automation
specialist, Carlo Gavazzi continues to develop solutions for Industry 4.0 and future smart factories, making
the NRG platform the system of choice for many machine builders worldwide. As the popularity of EtherCAT rises, Carlo Gavazzi has launched an additional IIoT device to its range of NRG solid state relays. The latest controller uses EtherCat to interface with the main controller to provide reliable transmission of machine data, process parameters and diagnostic data, providing a powerful solution which meets the demand for faster communication of data transfer and exchange providing real-time data monitoring, prevention of machine breakdown and accurate troubleshooting. The NRG platform offers real-time monitoring and is focused on optimising manufacturing operations quickly and efficiently providing the user with more cost-effective processes, real-time data monitoring, prevention of machine breakdown and accurate troubleshooting. Increasing productivity and limiting supply chain disruption.
Carlo Gavazzi Automation u 01276 854110 u
www.carlogavazzi.co.uk
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