Photoelectric sensor detects tram pantograph

When a tram reaches a road junction, wire-switches, installed on the overhead conductor cables, control its direction of travel, with switches in either the default “straight-through” or “turnout” positions. As the tram passes a switch in the turnout position, Contrinex photoelectric sensors mounted on the overhead cables detect the presence …

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Emerson’s new virtual valve repair service offers efficient, immediate support

Emerson has announced its new Remote Assistance service capability to help plant operators immediately respond to industrial valve issues by using augmented reality (AR) technology. The AR technology uses a robust, secure channel certified as ISO 27001-compliant. Valve repairs are advised and guided by Emerson experts as part of the company’s expanding …

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A new era in small enclosure configuration

The Rittal Configuration System (RiCS) is an exciting new user-friendly design tool, for error-free accessory configurations of small and compact enclosures.  The process is so fast and streamlined that it is estimated it can reduce the time it takes for a user to choose, configure and purchase a compact enclosure …

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Digital launch of the new 3D measuring systems

GOM is breaking new ground with the Digital Days: Every Tuesday in May 2020, the company introduces the latest solutions for optical 3D metrology. The products have been continuously developed in line with customer needs and support a wide range of industries using optical 3D metrology. The series of Digital …

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World Magnetics and Variohm work round the clock to fulfil increased demand for ventilator pressure switches

World Magnetics has for many years been actively involved in the supply of its DesignFlex brand pressure and vacuum switching products for medical markets including mechanical filtration and ventilation equipment. Recently the leading US manufacturer has been working round the clock to fulfil large volume orders to meet the significantly …

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New touchscreen sensor assembly offers industry-best performance and reliability in harsh applications

TouchNetix has introduced Chrominance, a sensor assembly for touchscreen displays which sets new benchmarks for performance, reliability and ease of system installation in industrial, medical, transportation and military applications, and in any type of harsh or hazardous environment. The Chrominance sensor assemblies, which are based on TouchNetix’ aXiom series touchscreen …

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Pre-Switch presents step-by-step sequence to show AI-optimised soft-switching achieving 99 per cent operational efficiency in 200kW inverter

Pre-Switch has released a demonstration and full explanation of its CleanWave200 inverter reference. An animated sequence of 20 1µs screen captures illustrates the Pre-Switch AI actively learning from initial start-up with unknown conditions, then subsequently optimising and adjusting the timing necessary to ensure that a PWM input generates a current ramp …

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Powelectrics IoT technology is helping RSPB Lodmoor provide ideal habitat for Weymouth Waders

Powelectrics is delighted to be working with The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), helping in its valuable work to protect birds and the wider environment. Founded in 1889, it is now largest wildlife conservation charity in Europe, working predominantly in the UK, but also with partners across …

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Rittal’s AX KX compact and small enclosures

Millions of small or compact enclosures from Rittal protect sensitive control electronics systems across the globe. Notwithstanding this success, Rittal – the inventor of industrial enclosure technology – has recently completely revised its product range, focusing on the opportunities and demands arising from digitalization. The new AX compact and KX …

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Schaeffler subsidiary Compact Dynamics selected as exclusive FIA supplier from 2022 to 2024

Compact Dynamics, a subsidiary of global automotive and industrial supplier Schaeffler, has been appointed by the FIA World Motor Sport Council as the exclusive supplier of the hybrid system to be used in the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC). The innovative hybrid technology will be used in the new Rally1 …

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