DS Smith and Schneider Electric innovate high-performance electrical switchgear packaging solution
TodayDS Smith and Schneider Electric have collaborated to innovate a universal high-performance electrical switchgear packaging design for three different types of integrated electrical switchgear products. The packaging development supports Schneider Electric's broader sustainability ambitions by reducing material use and improving circularity in the supply chain.
Camozzi and HAYLEY DEXIS partnership helps prevent £4.3 million in pharmaceutical production downtime
TodayCamozzi Automation UK has highlighted the value of engineering expertise and strong distributor partnerships after helping a UK pharmaceutical manufacturer avoid an estimated £4.3 million in downtime losses following the overnight failure of a critical pneumatic cylinder.
Functional safety in modern factory automation
TodayRecent updates to Kollmorgen's Safe Motion Monitor (SMM) software platforms have seen the company expanding support for additional safety-rated encoder protocols, including high-accuracy and linear feedback systems, allowing engineers to apply functional safety principles in applications that were previously difficult to cover without compromise.
Optical sensors from Micro-Epsilon detect precise hole depth in turned parts
TodayIn the production of turned metal components such as copper, the precise hole depth is a critical quality feature. With the optoCONTROL CLS1000 series of controllers, in combination with the CFS4-A11 light guide reflex sensor from Micro-Epsilon, hole depths can be detected on a non-contact basis, reliably and with high precision.
Hygienic bolts, washers and nuts designed to prevent contamination risk
TodayAccu has expanded its fastener portfolio with a new range of hygienic bolts, washers and nuts, which are designed to prevent contamination risk in food processing, beverage production, commercial bakery and pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
Modular controller with KNX integration
1 day agoWith the Catan C1, Phoenix Contact is presenting a controller for building automation that combines open architecture, modular extendibility, and interoperability. As part of the product family of the same name, the Catan C1 has been designed for durability, maintainability, and reuse.
Functional safety in modern factory automation
TodayRecent updates to Kollmorgen's Safe Motion Monitor (SMM) software platforms have seen the company expanding support for additional safety-rated encoder protocols, including high-accuracy and linear feedback systems, allowing engineers to apply functional safety principles in applications that were previously difficult to cover without compromise.
AI and automation: Debunking the 5 most common myths
2 days agoJust as fears about robots have been allayed, the key to building trust in AI is similarly rooted in education, information and transparency. Here, the experts at FANUC debunk some of the most common myths surrounding AI and automation.
The training that keeps machine building teams prepared for safety risks
2 days agoMachine building brings engineering, build activity, commissioning, and production support into one connected project lifecycle. A machine may be guarded correctly on paper, yet the real safety challenge appears during integration and commissioning work. This is where an OSHA compliance course becomes relevant because it gives machine-building teams a shared basis for recognising workplace hazards before equipment moves from build phase to operational use. That foundation matters because automation projects place people close to energy sources, moving parts, and changing work conditions.
European Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 is replacing Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. Technically, it has already come into force but there is a transition period during which machinery is still being CE marked to the old Directive. You can download a free copy of the Guide to the New Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 by completing the form here.
The MachineBuilding.net Guide to Food and Beverage Industry Machine Design provides information, hints and tips to help designers create state-of-the-art yet cost effective systems that meet applicable regulations and standards, while also providing the necessary levels of productivity, quality and reliability.
Free white paper supports compliance with machinery safety standard EN 60204-1
827 days agoSafe Machine has published a new white paper, 'EN 60204-1 for machine builders and panel builders – a guide to avoiding common errors'. Running to fourteen pages, the free publication presents many ways in which machinery often fails to comply with this safety standard's requirements.
Spiers Engineering Safety publishes the ultimate guide to PUWER
1191 days agoGetting your head around PUWER inspections and PUWER planning can be difficult when you have many other things to be thinking about too. Spiers Engineering Safety has created the Ultimate Guide to PUWER which will walk you through the basics, and help you make informed decisions. This guide will also support learners working towards their Certified PUWER Assessor Qualification (CPA).
White paper sheds light on the challenges and solutions when using optical sensors
1231 days agoA free-to-download white paper from sensing and instrumentation specialist Baumer considers all the challenges of why ambient light has such a significant influence on the performance of optical sensors and provides some practical solutions.
