Design World https://www.designworldonline.com/ Design engineering technical articles • news • videos • resources Wed, 10 Jul 2024 23:59:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 https://www.designworldonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/cropped-designworld5-32x32.png Design World https://www.designworldonline.com/ 32 32 Introducing the E6-73 Stainless Steel Constant Torque Flush Mount Hinge https://www.designworldonline.com/introducing-the-e6-73-stainless-steel-constant-torque-flush-mount-hinge/ Wed, 10 Jul 2024 23:57:44 +0000 https://www.designworldonline.com/?p=611816 Southco has developed a flush-mount version of its popular E6 constant torque hinge. The E6-73 Stainless Steel Constant Torque Hinge provides the benefits of a torque hinge in a low-profile, corrosion-resistant package, making it a suitable solution for those who want to maximize safety, longevity, and aesthetics. It also offers high torque for heavy-duty applications…

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AutomationDirect now carries NITRA CPS9E series dovetail cylinder position switches https://www.designworldonline.com/automationdirect-now-carries-nitra-cps9e-series-dovetail-cylinder-position-switches/ Wed, 10 Jul 2024 18:44:45 +0000 https://www.designworldonline.com/?p=611810 AutomationDirect has added NITRA CPS9E series cylinder position switches which are compact general-purpose switches designed to detect the position of a pneumatic cylinder’s magnetic piston. The control system can use feedback to determine cylinder position, cycle count, and to confirm operation. These switches are manufactured specifically to fit into extruded or machined 1/4-in. 60° dovetail…

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OKW’s sealed SMART-BOX enclosures for tough industrial electronics https://www.designworldonline.com/okws-sealed-smart-box-enclosures-for-tough-industrial-electronics/ Wed, 10 Jul 2024 17:39:25 +0000 https://www.designworldonline.com/?p=611807 Growth in Industry 4.0, IoT/IIoT, and Smart Factory technology is set to boost demand for OKW’s robust SMART-BOX industrial electronic enclosures. SMART-BOX (IP 66) is also ideal for control and systems engineering, safety technology, gateways, and HVAC. These tough wall-mount and tabletop enclosures feature separate channels for the lid screws and mounting screws. This enables…

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ROLEC’s commandCASE control system enclosures – now in three versions https://www.designworldonline.com/rolecs-commandcase-control-system-enclosures-now-in-three-versions/ Wed, 10 Jul 2024 17:15:33 +0000 https://www.designworldonline.com/?p=611804 ROLEC’s robust commandCASE for industrial operating and control systems is now available in three versions – offering a choice of lid closures. Diecast aluminum commandCASE (IP 66) is designed to fit suspension arms, notably ROLEC’s profiPLUS and taraSMART ranges. The enclosures provide electronics designers with an elegant solution at an attractive price point. The three…

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Fastener Fair USA 2024 and Women that Rock https://www.designworldonline.com/fastener-fair-usa-2024-and-women-that-rock/ Wed, 10 Jul 2024 16:48:37 +0000 https://www.designworldonline.com/?p=611799 Fastener Fair USA 2024 was filled with Women that Rock, including many fellow Women In Fastener Industry (WIFI) members. This year, the WIFI group rocked out with a Rise & Shine WIFI members breakfast filled with speed networking and mini round table discussions. Kicking off the event was a breakfast buffet welcome session for about…

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8 port Class A IO-Link module https://www.designworldonline.com/8-port-class-a-io-link-module/ Wed, 10 Jul 2024 13:54:58 +0000 https://www.designworldonline.com/?p=611466 New from Turck, an expanded family of IO-Link products now includes an 8-port Class A IO-Link module. This new solution helps improve cost efficiency in typical IO-Link applications for complex sensor systems and terminal devices. This IP69K-rated block offers 8 IO-Link master channels and 8 configurable PNP I/O channels, or you can configure the IO-Link…

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SMW Autoblok introduces new pneumatic robotic tool changers https://www.designworldonline.com/smw-autoblok-introduces-new-pneumatic-robotic-tool-changers/ Wed, 10 Jul 2024 13:29:21 +0000 https://www.designworldonline.com/?p=611796 SMW Autoblok just launched a new line of quick-change, pneumatic robotic tool changers that can be combined with a variety of pneumatic grippers and C40 inductive couplers for contactless, wear-free energy and signal transmission. With these new products, grippers, tools, and other end effectors can be changed quickly to increase cycle time and productivity and…

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Teledyne’s high-speed, high-resolution Contact Image Sensors are now available in color https://www.designworldonline.com/teledynes-high-speed-high-resolution-contact-image-sensors-are-now-available-in-color/ Tue, 09 Jul 2024 22:36:31 +0000 https://www.designworldonline.com/?p=611791 Teledyne DALSA is pleased to announce that its AxCIS family of high-speed and high-resolution fully integrated line scan imaging modules is now available in color. These easy-to-use Contact Image Sensors (CIS) combine sensors, lenses, and lights all-in-one, offering a lower-cost inspection system for many demanding machine vision applications including battery and print inspection. Powered by…

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Intelligent robotic vision system destacks up to 800 objects per hour https://www.designworldonline.com/intelligent-robotic-vision-system-destacks-up-to-800-objects-per-hour/ Tue, 09 Jul 2024 21:00:03 +0000 https://www.designworldonline.com/?p=611786 According to the German Parcel and Express Logistics Association (Bundesverband Paket und Expresslogistik e. V.), 4.15 billion courier, express, and parcel shipments were sent in Germany alone in 2022. Annual shipment growth to around 4.9 billion is realistic by 2027. Against this backdrop and the generally prevailing shortage of personnel, there is only one solution…

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Designatronics appoints Brazier as Director of Sales and Marketing https://www.designworldonline.com/designatronics-appoints-brazier-as-director-of-sales-and-marketing/ Tue, 09 Jul 2024 19:47:21 +0000 https://www.designworldonline.com/?p=611787 Designatronics Inc. has announced that it has appointed Simon Brazier as its Director of Sales and Marketing, following a wide-ranging search process. In this newly created role, Brazier will assume responsibility for leadership and growth for both domestic and international business development.  “We’re extremely excited to add Simon to our sales and marketing team. His…

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