MachineBuilding.net

Issue No: 178

12th January 2022

 

Squaring environmental goals with business success

A new report, compiled in association with GAMBICA, the trade association for Instrumentation, Control, Automation and Laboratory Testing, has found that eight in 10 of GAMBICA’s members (80%) believe their organisations are on course to meet environmental targets by using digital technologies.

This is one key issue to be found within this year’s Attitudes to UK Industry (ATUKI) in what is certain to become a big debating point as the MachineBuilding community, in particular, seeks to balance environmental responsibilities – and the gains that can offer – against its commercial goals.

Meanwhile, a belated Happy New Year and may 2022 be a prosperous and safe one.

With best regards

Brian Wall, Editor
editor@machinebuilding.net

 

EDITORS CHOICE

Downloadable Guide to Food & Beverage Industry Machine Design

Now published and available exclusively to MachineBuilding.net readers is our Guide to Food & Beverage Industry Machine Design. You can download a free copy here.

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Downloadable Guide to Food & Beverage Industry Machine Design

 

Free Guide to the Machinery Directive

The latest edition of the unique MachineBuilding.net Guide to the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC may be downloaded free of charge and contains the latest information for machine builders.

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Free Guide to the Machinery Directive

 

CASE STUDIES, NEW PRODUCTS & NEWS

Converting a rotational input to linear motion

ABSSAC says it leading the way with the power of lead screws, as this article illustrates. Leadscrews from the company are available in a wide range of diameters, with an equally large number of leads.

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Converting a rotational input to linear motion

 

Ethernet switches tackle harsh environments

The FL Switch 1000NT series from Phoenix Contact has been further expanded to introduce wide temperature models with advanced approvals for process and maritime markets.

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Ethernet switches tackle harsh environments

 

How to select the right industrial chiller

Chilling facts to warm the heart – and purse strings. A new Guide from Atlas Copco details some of the major advances and innovations in the design, performance and efficiency of industrial chiller concepts.

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How to select the right industrial chiller

 

New VX IT rack system launched by Rittal

Gaining an advantage by building edge infrastructures faster is now a key requirement for many machine builders and system integrators. Rittal's new VX IT rack system can help achieve it.

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New VX IT rack system launched by Rittal

 

Flat panel IPC aids the Smart Factory

FUJI Electric says that its new X1 series programmable operator interface solutions bring “a new level of IT integration, and creates a flexible solution for the new generation of Smart Factories”.

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Flat panel IPC aids the Smart Factory

 

New Ethernet switches ‘ideal’ for the field

ifm electronic has launched a new range of Ethernet switches that it says "offer high vibration and shock resistance, complemented by extended temperature and voltage operating ranges".

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New Ethernet switches ‘ideal’ for the field

 

EVENTS & COURSES

Machine Safety expert Pilz opens up its digital showroom

Machine builders can gain virtual access to world of safe automation thanks to Pilz. New products in 360° view, individual automation solutions in action and exciting focus areas await visitors, along with the latest specialist knowledge and machinery safety services: all just a few clicks away.

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Machine Safety expert Pilz opens up its digital showroom

 

DAILY DILBERT

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Daily Dilbert Cartoon

 

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