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Enhance safety and productivity with SICK’s robust new DMM4 muting module

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23  '22
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NSK

NSK doubles bearing life in continuous casting machine application

Cylindrical roller bearings mounted to a continuous casting machine were only lasting 1-2 months prior to failure at a major steelmaking plant in Europe. To remedy the situation, the facility invited NSK’s team of experts to review the application and operating conditions, a process that ultimately led to the adoption of NSK’s sealed spherical roller bearings. The result: annual savings of €14,850 in downtime and maintenance costs.

23  '22
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Sigmatek News

Sigmatek digital nameplates are Small Components with Huge Benefits

Transparency and Protection with the Digital Nameplate. SIGMATEK system components have already been using digital nameplates for many years. Here, product-relevant information is stored, such as the article description, serial number, hardware version, display size, memory structure, MAC address and much more – including checksums over the entire data set to ensure validity.

23  '22
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Solid Sands News

SuperTest - aiding compiler/library selection for functional safety in KUKA’s advanced robots

Many companies use SuperTest to qualify the compiler or library they are already using. However, for leading automation company KUKA, SuperTest is also a decision-making tool that helps them decide, on a project-by-project basis, which C/C++ compiler and standard library to use.

23  '22
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Digi-Key News

Digi-Key Electronics and Siemens to Host Webinar on Reliable Power Supplies for Automation and Control Systems

Digi-Key Electronics, which offers the world’s largest selection of electronic components in stock for immediate shipment, will host a webinar in collaboration with Siemens on Tuesday, March 8, at 11 a.m. CST about power reliability for automation and control systems. The webinar will be presented by Greg Kateb, SITOP power product consultant for Siemens.

23  '22
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NSK

Stadler Rail selects NSK condition monitoring subsidiary B&K Vibro

Brüel & Kjær Vibro (B&K Vibro), part of the NSK Group, has signed a long-term agreement with Stadler Rail to install its state-of-the-art VCM-3 condition monitoring system (CMS) on 606 rail carriages for the Berlin Underground (U-Bahn). The VCM-3 CMS will serve to optimise maintenance schedules, maintain uptime and reduce operating costs.

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