Enhancing precision in paint spraying with sensors and switches
In industrial and automotive painting processes, achieving a high-quality finish requires precise control over multiple parameters. Sensors, encoders, footswitches, and keypads all play crucial roles in ensuring consistent paint application, minimising waste, and optimising efficiency. Pressure and temperature sensors regulate paint flow and viscosity, while encoders provide real-time position tracking. Footswitches and keypads enhance operator […]
Optimising manufacturing: How sensors boost precision and reliability in linear drives
In today’s manufacturing landscape, precision and reliability are essential for efficient and high-quality production processes. Linear drives, which convert rotary motion into linear motion, are widely used in manufacturing processes like CNC machining, robotics and automated assembly lines. These systems provide the high precision and repeatability required for tasks such as cutting, positioning and material […]
Essential sensors and switches for enhanced welding machine performance
Welding machines are vital in industries such as construction, automotive, aerospace and manufacturing because they enable durable, high-strength bonds in structures, vehicles, equipment and more. They generate heat and power to fuse materials, usually metals or thermoplastics, by applying intense heat and sometimes pressure. Welding machines use various sensors and switches to monitor and control […]
Advantages of a mechanical switch over semiconductor technologies
Even if semiconductor technologies are often the first choice nowadays, mechanical switches (electromechanical relays) still have numerous advantages that – depending on the requirements – are sometimes more convincing. The best choice should therefore be weighed up carefully. Admittedly: Semiconductors are the perfect solution in many situations and with absolutely justified reasons. Thanks to their […]
Meet Variohm Group at Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2024
Variohm Group is exhibiting at Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2024, which takes place on 6th-8th February at Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre. Visit stand M60 to see a live demonstration of the WDGN series of incremental encoders from our partner Wachendorff Automation. This cutting-edge range employs Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, allowing engineers to […]
Motion control and sensors in robotic applications: enhancing perception and performance
Integrating sensors into the motion control systems used by robots is transforming manufacturing, helping to improve productivity, quality and efficiency during the processing of raw materials, components or parts into finished products.