April, 2021

• 6 April

  The era of smart connectivity

  For businesses all over the world, technology like 5G, the Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI) are rapidly …

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• 1 April

  How engineers can balance performance and durability in industrial PCs

  With industrial PCs (IPCs) increasingly used in harsh environments, many engineers are finding a trade-off between performance and endurance. David …

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March, 2021

• 31 March

  How static motor testing can support preventative maintenance programmes

  

  One of the most common causes of electric motor failure is bearing issues, responsible for around 51% of failures. This …

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• 30 March

  Why a black box OPC gateway offers a simple solution to modern network requirements

  The industrial sector always has, and always will, thrive on data. Whether it’s the simple signals shared between rudimentary control …

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• 30 March

  Thermal fuse offers triple failure protection

  

  The RTS (Reflow Thermal Switch) with shunt from SCHURTER prevents thermal runaway, providing an additional element in the safety chain.  …

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• 30 March

  Flowmeter with explosion protection approval

  

  Bürkert’s proven FLOWave flowmeters are now approved for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. Hygienic measurement without media contacting sensor elements …

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• 29 March

  A quick guide to eliminating fastener failure

  To help manufacturers reduce lead times and avoid product recalls, fastener specialist TFC has released a quick guide illustrating the …

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• 29 March

  Draw wire sensor ensures water turbine maintains optimum efficiency

  

  A draw wire sensor from Micro-Epsilon is performing a vital role in a water turbine control system. The sensor measures …

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• 26 March

  Remote working in engineering

  Maintenance engineers require innovative technology and expert software. Neil Ballinger discusses the requirements of remote working maintenance engineers The year …

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• 25 March

  Level switches are maintenance-free

  

  Since they have no moving parts, the new LI151x-series capacitive level switches from ifm electronic need no maintenance and are …

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