Signal spy game
Learn more about oscilloscopes as measuring tools in mechanical engineering.
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Panta Rhei - Current sensing
See this article on current measurement which discusses the main techniques used in current measurement.
Power over Dataline in practice
Discover more about Single pair Ethernet (SPE) technology, which paves the way for a number of new use cases.
Digital Product Guide
Find popular and new product range highlights, ideal for machine building applications.
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Cables Selection Guide
Specify the right cable for your next project with the help of our guide. It includes technical, application information and easy product selection tables.
DesignSpark Electrical
A powerful and comprehensive range of professional CAD capabilities, allowing you to complete designs in a fraction of the time and building accuracy and precision into your end-to-end design process.
Fasteners Selection Guide
Do you struggle to find the right fastener for the job? Our downloadable guide will help by showing you all the options we can supply.
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Logic and process control, datacommunication and sensing are core to industrial automation and form the heart of many machine control builds.
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Pneumatics still plays an important role in machines and equipment. We can support with cylinders, hosing, valves from leading brands.
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