Unitronics, a leader in the programmable logic controller arena, features MQTT in the latest release of UniStream, the award-winning PLC+HMI series.

Lightweight, simple, MQTT (Message Queueing Telemetry Transport) runs over TCP/IP, based on a publish- subscribe structure.

UniStream supports MQTT as a 'client' that can both publish and subscribe to messages. UniStream can:

Publish data to a defined Broker according to a configured Topic. For example, the Topic may be Machine; the messages can...

The new MetraFlow ultrasonic flowmeter from Titan Enterprises incorporates a chemically resistant Perfluoralkoxy Alkane (PFA) tube onto which are mounted high sensitivity ultrasonic sensors. There are no dead areas, changes in fluid direction or obstructions, just a tube. As a result - MetraFlow can make non-intrusive flow measurements preserving the cleanliness of your process.

Applications including drug production, electronic device creation, medical research and food manufacture, require that a flowmeter has no inclusions or dead areas as this can lead to contamination...

FLIR Systems ‘Ultimate Infrared Handbook for R&D Professionals’ was developed to enable users of thermal imaging cameras to develop a comprehensive understanding of infrared (IR) technology and use this resource as a guidebook for gaining optimal benefit from their camera. FLIR experts have contributed on major topics including - how IR works, IR detectors for thermographic imaging, getting the most from your IR camera, how filters extend IR camera usefulness and ultra high-speed thermography.

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The eddyNCDT 3005 from Micro-Epsilon is a new, powerful eddy current measurement system for fast, high precision displacement measurements. Due to its pressure-resistant, thermally stable and compact design, the eddyNCDT 3005 is ideal for machine integration.

Non-contact eddy current sensors from Micro-Epsilon are designed for extremely high precision measurement of displacement, distance, position, oscillation and vibration, etc. to micrometer accuracies. Pressure, dirt, oil or high temperatures have almost no influence on measurement precision. This eddy current measurement system...

HBM’s new Z6R bending beam load cell has been designed for maximum capacities ranging from 20 to 200 kg. It is outstanding for its extremely robust enclosure, dirt-repellent design, and compatibility with the Z6 load cell. Typical fields of application can be found in the packaging or food-processing industries.

The robust enclosure withstands mechanical stress and is not af-fected by dirt, humidity, and aggressive media. Owing to its innovative design, without any gaps or edges, the Z6R load cell is easy to clean. Scale manufacturers and system operators, thus,...

With more than thirty years of experience within the hose and tube processing equipment industry, OP is pleased to offer to their customers a complete range of products particularly suitable for the high volume production of hose assemblies: the crimping machine V160ES, the cutting machine TF6, the skiving machine SPF6 and the preassembling machine Insert 03P.

The model V160ES is a high volume crimping machine, ideal for crimping hoses up to 3” six spirals and industrial hoses up to 6” . The crimping force is of 345 TON, the max. crimping diameter is of 160...

The NEW Collaborative Robot Vacuum Tool adds unparalleled flexibility when paired with your collaborative robot end effector. The CRVT is highly configurable and has the ability to pick up variety of work pieces without changing the tool.

With a quick, easy plug and play operation – simply supply compressed air and a signal to control the valve and your operation will be running in no time.

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Ming Tai Industrial Co., a total solution of steel strip spring, has developed a wide range of Constant Force Springs, which can be widely used in rail vehicles and wind power turbine.
In rail vehicle, constant force springs designed for carbon brushes can be applied to alternators; auxiliary motor, blower motor, traction motor, slip ring and earth return current units. In wind power turbine, it can be applied to grounding system, motor commutator as well. 
Constant force springs ensure that the carbon brush works consistently by dependably exerting constant pressure to increase...

IDS adds a new model to its family of vision app-based industrial cameras. IDS NXT vegas with 1.3 MP CMOS colour sensor, liquid lens with autofocus, ToF sensor for distance measurement and integrated lighting will be available from the end of April. Plus: updates for firmware and cockpit.

What makes IDS NXT so special?

1. The freely programmable platform is not restricted to specific tasks. Users can change and set up their preferred vision tasks in a very short time. This eliminates the need to switch devices.

2. The image processing engine of devices like...

SCHURTER introduces its new RTS, a particularly compact overtemperature protection device using advanced SMD technology. It is suited for the highest demands of protection in power semiconductors.

RTS stands for "Reflowable Thermal Switch". It was developed to protect highly integrated power semiconductors like MOSFETs, ICs, IGBTs, Triacs, SCRs, etc. from overheating. Before mechanical activation, the RTS can be mounted using conventional reflow soldering techniques with temperature profiles up to 260 °C.

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