SKF @ptitude Connect for cost-effective cloud-based monitoring

SKF @ptitude software has been extended to offer SKF @ptitude Connect, a cost-effective cloud computing resource. The service provides instant access to SKF condition monitoring software, enabling customers to improve plant performance and efficiency.

Foodex 2014: processing, packaging and logistics innovation

The industry's brightest minds gathered at the NEC this March to celebrate the return of Foodex 2014 at Birmingham's NEC. The one-stop shop for manufacturing professionals delivered a wide array of innovative products for processing, packaging and logistics professionals while a panel of experts debated some of the industry's most pressing topics in the lively and engaging seminar theatre.

BionicKangaroo - Energy-efficient jump kinematics based on a natural model

The Festo Bionic Learning Network will once again provide new impetus for the automation technology of tomorrow at Hannover Fair in Germany. With the BionicKangaroo, Festo demonstrates how principles taken from nature can inspire unique solutions for the future of the automation sector - combining pneumatic and electric drive technology in a highly dynamic system.

BionicKangaroo showcases energy-efficient jump kinematics

The Festo Bionic Learning Network will once again provide new impetus for the automation technology of tomorrow at Hannover Fair in Germany. With the BionicKangaroo, Festo demonstrates how principles taken from nature can inspire solutions for the future of the automation sector - combining pneumatic and electric drive technology in a highly dynamic system.

Micro-Epsilon launches new Measurement Product Guide for 2014

The demand and fields of application for high-precision displacement, temperature, colour and position sensors are ever increasing. Whether for quality inspection or for applications in maintenance, process and machine monitoring, automation or research and development - sensors are making a vital contribution to the improvement of both products and processes. From machine building, automated food and beverage production lines, to integrated OEM systems for automotive and aerospace companies, almost all of these applications benefit from the use of Micro-Epsilon sensors.

Schneider Electric at Drives and Controls 2014

Schneider Electric will be showcasing a range of new solutions, as it launches the Modicon M580 ePAC controller, in addition to the next generation of MachineStruxure and the Modicon M221, M241 and M251 controllers. The company will also be revealing the Altivar Process, the latest service oriented drives solution, developed specifically for the water, food and beverage, oil and gas and mining sectors.

British-built control panels serve the world

Motor control is fundamental to most modern industrial installations and a small British company is building a big international reputation as the world's go-to people for the medium and high voltage panels for large scale infrastructure projects. Industrial Technology met Stuart Harvey, the much-travelled MD of Softstart UK.

Adlink announces the 100 per cent share acquisition of PENTA

Adlink Technology, Inc. is announcing the 100 per cent share acquisition of PENTA GmbH in Germany for approximately EUR5.4M based on the resolution of the board meeting held on 12 March 2014.

igus scoops three iF design awards for innovative product design

igus has been awarded three iF design awards for its innovative product designs. This year the iF Industrie Forum Design eV association awarded igus for its energy tube R4.1 light, drylin SLT linear axis and the readychain rack products for their outstanding combination of form and function.