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Dear Reader,
In the March edition of IEN Europe, we have a special focus on Industrial Electronics. In the intro article, you can find out how machine and facilities developers are advancing the implementation of device function decentralisation.
In the Country Focus, you can familiarize yourself with the recent product novelties from Turkey. In addition, there are another nine Technology in Action articles that link to more extensive information on our website.
As usual, IEN Europe brings you the latest products and solutions available in the market. Please read the issue online or visit www.ien.eu to search for products or manufacturers that interest you. |
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Industry News
Flir and Cedip join forces
FLIR Systems became the majority shareholder of fellow infrared specialist CEDIP Infrared Systems. With the transaction complete, the CEDIP Infrared Systems infrared camera operations will be integrated into the Thermography Division of FLIR Systems AB and trade under the FLIR brand name. In broad terms, the acquisition will provide greater R&D capability, enhanced core competence and greater production and distribution ability. Crucially it will allow more products and systems to be produced to serve the specific needs of customers all over the world.
Other news:
Automaticon 2008 kicks off in Warsaw
ARC’s Process Management Academy
B&R and Alstom enter a partnership
TM Robotics and PCS Industries share a vision
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Product Highlights
1. High-speed Infrared Line scanner
for noncontact temperature measurement
RAYTEK
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Brushless Motors
light, quiet and energy efficient
DELTA LINE EUROPE
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3. Modular Micro-TCA Platform
with single-star backplane
KONTRON
4. Mass Flow Meter / Controller
for low liquid flow rates
BRONKHORST HIGH-TECH
5. Single-drum Motor
for clean rooms
RUHRGETRIEBE
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Technology in Action
Testing brakes, keeping costs under control
They must be affordable, must be easy to maintain and suitable for worldwide use - and guarantee reliable results. Brake test systems from Knorr-Bremse have to meet many requirements. This is made possible using the I/O-Sysytem from WAGO, which allows the integration of pneumatic valve manifolds, but also the communication with test software...
2. Weighing System for Ship's Hull Sections
Enerpac's PLC-controlled synchronous lifting system ensures that the desired load paths into the ship's hull structure are maintained during transport.
3. Platform lifting system helps to give Airbus wings
Hydraulic platform lifting systems designed and supplied by Bosch Rexroth are playing a key role in the manufacture of wings for the new Airbus A400M multi-role military transport aircraft. At 45m long, and with a span of 42m, this versatile and innovative aircraft is by any standards an impressively large machine. Its 23m long by 4m wide wing boxes, each of which weighs 3 tonnes are, in fact, believed...
4. Software solution for space applications
Launching a satellite into space requires innovative technology - as does the design to manufacturing process preceding it. Surrey Satellite Technology is the first professional organisation to offer low-cost small satellites within rapid time scales, using advanced terrestrial technology. The company's Sevenoaks-based Optical Payload Group is using the Pathtrace Edgecam software solution to ...
5. Motors help to reduce carbon footprints
CPS of Ipswich provides a service to construction companies that verify their buildings compliance with these new energy saving requirements. After approaching a number of motor companies, James Mitchell, managing director opted for the 'Progressive Motors' from Lafert Electric Motors. The latest L2 Building Regulations introduced by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister demand...
6. Acoustic techniques monitor condition of hoists Corus Northern Engineering Services is using acoustic emission techniques to monitor the condition of the main hoist gearboxes on the 500-tonne casting crane and the 500-tonne teeming crane, which are used to hoist ladles containing molten iron at the company's BOS (Basic Oxygen Steelmaking) plant in Scunthorpe. Acoustic emission monitoring techniques are...
7. Air spring system in the flying observatory
An air spring system from Contitech provides for vibration-free working conditions on board of the Boeing 747 SP converted into the flying observatory SOFIA, conducting research on the genesis of stars and planetary systems at an altitude 14km. The SOFIA (Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy) project aims at answering fundamental questions in galactic and extragalactic...
8. Gear units power the sliding roof at Wembley Thirty-four Brevini Power Transmission gear units move the seven sliding panels that open and close the roof on Wembley Stadium in London, which will be the stage for the February 6 debut of the English national football team coached by Fabio Capello of Italy. After the stadiums of Amsterdam, Gelsenkirchen and Düsseldorf, Hollandia, which constructed the roof, has chosen Brevini...
9. Rotary actuators for automotive testing systems
Anthony Best Dynamics turned to leading independent precision motion specialists Heason Technology for rotary actuators as its customer base sought greater speed and smoother motion. Anthony Best Dynamics supplies advanced testing systems to the global motor industry for research and development and for production quality control. They design and manufacture...
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