Prism Solutions has issued a White Paper that shows how digital advances on the factory oor can lead to better customer experiences. Called Manufacturers and Digital Transformation: The Enabling Force in a Disruptive World, the 23-page paper highlights research that shows manufacturers can improve eciency by 4.1% through digital shifts. These technologies can not only improve operational eciency, but also enhance customer satisfaction. By adopting advances such as IIoT, AI and automated analytics, manufacturers can oer faster, more accurate responses and service. https://drivesncontrols.news/v5b2famc Site reflects rebranding of PCB motor developer The US electric motor design and software company ECM has revamped its Web site in preparation for a rebranding. The Boston start-up has shortened its name to ECM PCB Stator Tech. The new site oers insights into its technology and Motor CAD platform. The new design is said to re ect ECM’s mission to disrupt electric motor design into the 21st century. The site allows visitors to delve into ECM’s patented PCB stator motor technology, and to explore using its PrintStator service to design customised, optimised motors. The PCB stators replace the bulky copper windings of traditional motors with thin discs. The motors are up to 70% lighter than conventional designs, while achieving eciencies in the mid 90s, and using 80% less raw materials. https://pcbstator.com Pump site is primed to improve access to information Europump, the European Association for Pump Manufacturers, which represents more than 450 companies employing 100,000 people, has redesigned its Web site to provide an enhanced user experience. The new site aims to improve the communication of the role that Europump and its national association members play in the regulatory and standardisation framework. The site oers pump-related information including policy documents and guides to pump types. There is also an energy-saving dashboard oering a real-time illustration of energy savings. https://europump.net Third part of robotics and automation guide arrives Distrelec, a trading brand of RS Group and a global supplier of industrial products and services, has released the third and last part of its Robotics and Automation Guide. Written by Distrelec executives and industry experts, the ebook is designed to help engineers stay ahead of the curve on trends and innovations such as AI and Industry 5.0. The third part covers key components in robot engineering. Readers can also learn how to construct automated work ows for designing and operating robots, and gain insights into advances in AI, the emergence of cobots and the future of robotics. https://knowhow.distrelec.com/robotics-and-automation-guide-distrelec Paper shows how digital advances can boost UK manufacturing 48 n NEW PRODUCTS n DESIGN DATA AND MULTIMEDIA February 2024 www.drivesncontrols.com HMS Networks has launched a Raspberry Pi adapter board, providing a simple method for testing and evaluating its Anybus CompactCom communication interface that connects devices to any industrial network. While previous adapter boards were designed for testing Anybus CompactCom modules with STM32 or NXP (formerly Freescale) microcontroller platforms, this new adapter board is tailored for use with the Raspberry Pi. The adapter board is compatible with the free Anybus Host Application Example Code. www.anybus.com Thomson Industries has announced a rotating-nut stepper motor linear actuator (SMLA) with a rotary encoder as a standard option. Users who want precise positional measurements with SMLAs can now specify encoders as an add-on. SMLAs use a stepper motor and leadscrew shaft to translate rotary motion to linear motion for three congurations: linear actuator; rotating screw; and rotating nut. Previously, custom encoder assemblies were needed to monitor positions for all three congurations. www.thomsonlinear.com/mls Tolomatic has extended the capabilities of its twin prole rail linear stage actuators, doubling their maximum stroke length to 2.2m and boosting the total force to 14.88kN, the maximum load to 1,960kg, and the top speed to 1,270mm/s. The TRS 225 twin rail stage system, available from Inmoco, gives machine-builders a two- or threeaxis linear motion system with a congurable stroke length. They can choose the motor to drive the TRS. www.inmoco.co.uk RA Rodriguez is oering a pinion designed for the servos of gearhead reducers. The new KHK R series pinion is suitable not only for Nabtesco GH series gearhead reducers, but also with anged speed reducers from leading OEMs. Nabtesco cycloidal gearheads enable reduction ratios from 30:1 to more than 300:1 without the extra pre-stages needed when using standard planetary gears. Four mounting hub diameters are available: 24, 32, 47 and 60mm. www.rarodriguez.co.uk Parker Hannin has launched a series of rugged low- and highvoltage drives aimed mainly at vehicle uses, but also suitable for applications such as electrohydraulic actuators/pumps, material-handling systems and mining machinery. The LV GVI (Global Vehicle Inverter) motor controllers are available in 24, 48, 80 and 96V variants, with peak current capabilities from 230–700A while the 650V HV variants span 320–500A. The drives match Parker’s GVM PM AC motors to deliver high power densities and e¤ciencies. www.parker.com A new range of laser photoelectric sensors from ifm can measure distances to tiny targets with high precision. The OMH sensors include models with a resolution of 10µm at a distance of up to 80mm, for spotting tiny defects, or detecting very small components. There are three operating modes, including a speed mode that provides output frequencies up to 1.2kHz and can be used when counting small components passing the sensor at high speed. A power mode optimises performance with targets that are dicult for other types of distance sensor to detect. There are six versions: the OMH550 and OMH551 have measuring ranges of 30–80mm and a precision of 0.01mm; the OMH552 and OMH553 have ranges of 50–200mm and a precision of 0.05mm; while the OMH554 and OMH555 have ranges of 50–500mm and precision of 0.5mm. The evennumbered versions have two digital outputs, while the oddnumbered versions have one digital and one analogue output. All are IO-Link enabled for secure, accurate transmission of data. The IP67-protected sensors have an operating temperature range of 0–50ºC. ifm electronic 0208 213 2222 www.ifm.com/gb/en Laser distance sensors offer a 10µm resolution
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