Cutting Process Costs with eProcurement
Find out how this car manufacturing giant reduced inefficiencies and process costs with help from RS and their eProcurement solutions.
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Automotive - Drive Change In The Industry
The automotive industry is continuing to transform. With automation, big data, AI and electric solutions there are many challenges and shifts facing manufacturers. RS is here to help you keep up with the pace of developments and face the future of the industry. Whether you are focused on reducing production downtime, re-working existing designs or implementing new technology – we’ve got you covered!
The Latest From RS And The Automotive Industry
The Impact Of Car Manufacturing Robots
In the vast landscape of the automotive industry, the introduction of robots into car production, an essential element of the robotization of the manufacturing industry, is a revolutionary change.
Formula Student
For over 20 years, universities around the world have been competing to see who can design, build and, most importantly, race a Formula 1-style race car in the Formula Student Challenge. As the competition grows each year, RS is proud to sponsor multiple teams competing to be the best of the best.
Relevant Products & Ranges For The Automotive Industry
Motion Sensors
The motion sensing controller & sensor combinations are used to detect changes in operations that could lead to costly malfunctions and failures.
Ear Defenders
Designed for use in tough and noisy environments. Comes with noise-cancelling microphone and hands-free radio communication.
Safety Glasses
3M Pressure Diffusion Technology allows temples to naturally adjust to individual head sizes with a secure fit to keep your eyewear in place.
Temperature Controllers
Contain dual setpoints with optional remote selection, expanded user-selectable operator modes & improved Windows PC configuration software.
Safety Relay
The safety relays have LED indicator statuses to support switching channel status between 1 or 2 signals & monitor the supply voltage in the relay.
I/O Link Photoelectric Sensors
The sensors include single-lens autocollimation optics and simple setting via teach-in pushbutton, cable or IO-Link.
Tesys D Contactors
With built-in auxiliary contacts for added switching capability, the contactors can be panel mounted with screws or DIN Rail.
Automotive Fuses
These fuses are the equivalent of ATO to ATC fuses and have a voltage rating of 32Vdc , used mainly for low voltage applications.
Ball Bearings
The bearings reduce rotational friction whilst supporting radial & axial loads, used for multiple power transmission applications.
Car Lamps
These lights are OEM quality and can be used as lights for number plates, side position lights, interior lights and reading lights.
Automotive Connectors
These connectors have a low energy and low voltage capability while offering a high resistance to chemicals and abrasion.
Mechanical ToolKits
RS PRO offers a range of versatile and durable hand tools for mechanical applications- comes as a kit or as individual tools with a 3 year warranty.
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Rail Industry
The rail industry operates in harsh and demanding environment, so not only do the products need to be highly reliable and to a high-quality standard, but safety is also a priority.
Maritime Industry
Discover a comprehensive range of high-quality products and services designed to keep your operations running smoothly. From navigation tools to safety equipment, we've got everything you need to navigate the high seas with confidence.
Aviation Industry
From the design & manufacture to supporting & maintaining aircraft, ground services and infrastructure, RS can help provide the solutions from our leading brands to help improve productivity whilst keeping the costs down and facilities running efficiently.
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