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 Developing standard enclosures for smart technology, IIoT and automation

Developing standard enclosures for smart technology, IIoT and automation

02/02/2029

Industry 4.0 automation and other smart technologies are inspiring a revolution in the design of electronic enclosures. New high-performance housings are now more specialised – but no less versatile, writes Robert Cox, Marketing Director of OKW Enclosures Ltd.

 Machinery building: The future’s standard components

Machinery building: The future’s standard components

02/02/2029

Designing machinery for future performance is always difficult, with many different factors to consider, such as emerging technology, manufacturing and assembly. To reduce the uncertainty, it is always advisable to use standard components, explains Martin Ahner, Product Trainer and Head of norelem ACADEMY.

 Haptic testing makes sure that it feels “just right”

Haptic testing makes sure that it feels “just right”

02/02/2029

“If it feels right, it is right” was an old engineers’ mantra which was effective on relatively simple components but is no longer good enough to meet the demands of increasingly complex assemblies that not only must feel right but be right, consistently.

 Smart plastics from igus can prevent downtime and make it possible to schedule maintenance

Smart plastics from igus can prevent downtime and make it possible to schedule maintenance

02/02/2029

System failure or unplanned machine downtime are among the industry's most significant cost drivers. Hence, maintenance engineers are demanding more condition-monitoring systems and predictive maintenance solutions to make it possible to schedule maintenance and prevent unplanned failures.

 DIRAK-SNAP-Technology from FDB – a simple, secure alternative approach to installation of panel hardware

DIRAK-SNAP-Technology from FDB – a simple, secure alternative approach to installation of panel hardware

02/02/2029

FDB Panel Fittings and sales partner, DIRAK, became aware of customer feedback which indicated that customers in the areas of furniture, lighting, electrical housings, electronics, building fixtures and fittings, were tired of wasting time dealing with screws, washers, back nuts and other loose parts.

The Future of Engineering Design…Today”: For over 45 years, DPA has helped design engineers, OEMs, machine builders and system integrators stay ahead of the curve by combining visionary thinking with real-world practicality. Future-focused and reader-first, DPA is the valued engineer’s companion, bridging the gap between today’s shopfloor and tomorrow’s smart factory

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