Page 3 - Industrial Technology EXTRA 8th March 2020

IN THE NEWS

Developer’s kit for machine builders
launched by Mitsubishi Electric

Mitsubishi Electric has released a comprehensive OEM
developer’s kit aimed at both first-time automation
users and experienced engineers. The kit consists of a
PLC, HMI and programming software that can be used
to develop new machines for a wide range of
manufacturing and process industries. With expanded
technical support resources, this easy-to-use starter pack can help to create innovative industrial
automation systems in a variety of applications. Read more here

Long-life coating from Igus for food
machinery boosts wear resistance

Sheet metal and metallic parts in food processing are
regularly exposed to friction and wear. Motion plastics
expert Igus has developed a new coating material to
increase the service life of these components, by
reducing friction and wear. The IC-05 tribo-polymer
protects sensitive and small bearing points as well as sliding surfaces, it is coloured blue for high
visibility and is approved for use in manufacturing by the FDA. In tests, the new coating returned
four times’ longer service life than the standard iglidur coating material IC-01. Read more here

Big features mean big benefits in

miniature laser distance sensors

The development of miniature laser distance
sensors which provide exceptional measurement
performance are a vital component in today’s
more compact machines and systems, helping
manufacturers to meet the ever-present demands
for optimum efficiency. The new miniaturised
OM20 and OM30 laser sensors from Baumer
measure just 37x35x13mm and offer a repeat precision of up to 1µm. Read more here