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Custom moulded parts shipped in as little as 24 hours

Igus is launching the new Speedigus service that enables customers to have custom parts moulded very rapidly in a range of Igus materials

Forecasts for rate of recovery in global machinery production

IMS Research has published its latest 'Machinery Production Yearbook' that includes forecasts for rates of recovery in different regions around the world

Compact absolute linear encoder features a choice of interfaces

Sick is offering its new TTK70 compact absolute linear encoder device with interface options including SSI/SinCos, Profibus, Devicenet, Canopen and Hiperface

Handheld tester designed for use with Industrial Ethernet

Ideal Industries is launching the IENet Pro Industrial Ethernet Cable Tester that has been optimised for efficient testing of local area networks using Industrial Ethernet

Novel bearing material is superior in corrosive environments

NSK says its ES1 bearing material offers superior performance compared with conventional stainless steels when used in corrosive environments

Portuguese subsea services company launches with ROV deal

Rapid role-change during operations is a key feature where intelligent electronics offer a ‘plug and go’ simplicity

Industrial wireless transmitter

The electronics are protected in a rugged weatherproof, polycarbonate IP65 rated housing

Oversupply of gas expected on the market for next five years

Gas is likely to replace more carbon-intensive fuels such as oil and coal in power production and this will lead to price rises

Increased demand for supportive suppliers in difficult economic climate

Oil and gas industry reliant on a high level of support from its equipment suppliers to help it face heightened economic and complex procurement pressures

Robot can 'touch its toes'

The RV-2SDB has six axes of movement, a reach of over 500mm, with a repeatability of 0.02mm, even under maximum 3kg load

Programmable automation controller now handles motion applications

New, faster dual-core custom CPU for ControlLogix includes the ability to control motion applications over EtherNet/IP

High-precision machining of aerospace, power generation, pump, valve parts

Heavy-duty HMC series adds new tilt-spindle for 5-axis productivity on aerospace and energy parts

Latest silicon pressure sensors show huge improvements

The historical problems associated with silicon oil-filled pressure sensors are well documented. However, recent advances in sensor design has led to improved versions that overcome many of these disadvantages, says Sam Drury

Connecting up motors world-wide

igus control cables for energy chains now available ex-stock with 600V rating according to UL

Sensor can transmit data up to 100 feet without the use of a repeater

Dwyer Instruments Inc has released of its new Series WHP Wireless Humidity/Temperature Sensors

GPS solution for asset and vehicle tracking

Alpha Micro Components'Taoglas AP.35a is a GPS solution designed for 'compromised' environments where tracking devices are placed

Novel sensors and turbine development

Sensor Technology's non-contact RWT320 units depend for their operation on surface acoustic wave transducers

Measurement of underwater noise

Fugro teams up with JASCO Applied Sciences, the underwater acoustics company, to provide measurement of underwater noise

Flexible compact spiral hose has 'notably long service life'

Parker Hannifin Compact Spiral offers 5,000 and 6,000 psi hose performance

Dual-radio offers high-reliability networking option

ProSoft Technology enlarges its 802.11n range of solutions with two new dual-radio Industrial Hotspots

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