2
Sep
As part of the Direct Air-Rail Transit (Luton DART) passenger transit project, a 2.2km cable-hauled rail system that links the airport terminal and Luton Airport Parkway train station, M&E contractor NG Bailey required cable management systems for the two stations to withstand frequent passenger transfers.
2
Sep
Flexible, easy and compact are key requirements for today’s panel builders, and have become a necessity for manufacturers looking to optimise their production environments.
26
May
Ushering in the age of Agriculture 4.0 will necessitate advanced connectors to match. From the monitoring drones that analyse farmland, and the sensors that monitor soil conditions, to the unmanned farming vehicles that harvest the crops, the way we farm is changing.
3
May
Traditionally, the networking architectures used within the industrial domain have been many and varied. With its established enterprise IT roots, Ethernet was always going to be the backbone network of choice to link the worlds of operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) together.
3
May
With the increasing interest in quantum computing and the development of large-scale high qubit machines, there’s a requirement for an increasing number of microwave cables necessary for control and readout lines to the quantum processor.
3
May
Even in the early stages of the engineering process, there are hidden costs in electrical installations. They can be eliminated by choosing system-oriented concepts that utilise decentralised automation technology.
3
May
Developing a robust approach to panel design and system development means finding cables and connectors that deliver the right combination of functionality, flexibility, compatibility and ease of use. Because control panels sit at the heart of a system, it is particularly important to find this balance when it comes to panel installation and design.
2
Mar
Over recent years, wire termination technology has slowly migrated away from the traditional screw terminal and moved towards “screwless” terminations. This was first seen on the simple DIN rail terminal, and then on other hardware, such as PLCs, Relay Sockets, and more.
2
Mar
A new, essential update to the IET Wiring Regulations, published by The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and BSI, is set to form the national standard to which all new electrical installations and additions, and alterations to existing electrical installations, in the UK are to comply.
31
Jan
Complicated stage applications can be implemented even in confined spaces and with high loads using moving energy supply systems such as the e-spool and the zig-zag systems.
5
Jan
Westermo technology has enabled a cost-effective upgrade of the data communications network supporting new PLCs at the water pumping stations in Bedford Park, Illinois, USA. Westermo Wolverine Line Extenders have enabled the existing cabling to be reused for a new resilient Ethernet network, helping to reduce installation time and costs considerably.
5
Jan
Reverse bayonet connectors are one of the most reliable connectors on the market for harsh environments and can make all the difference in applications where failure is costly. Here, John Skinner, European Product Manager at PEI-Genesis, explains what has given reverse bayonets their stellar reputation as reliable and robust connectors.
5
Jan
At the end of last year, TE Connectivity (TE) led the establishment of a new Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) standard that enables companies to connect devices simply and cost-effectively on the network edge, to make data-driven decisions in real time.
5
Jan
Using connectors in control panels has always involved a complex and time-consuming installation process. To enable companies to offer the flexibility of modular manufacturing, they now need the ability to change the configuration of their connections quickly and efficiently.
5
Jan
Cable cleats designed, developed and manufactured in North Yorkshire by Ellis Patents have been installed in a major power transmission project in Rio de Janeiro.
