Everything new in machine building and factory automation is here
TodayVisit MachineBuilding.Live on October 2nd to discover all the latest new machine building and factory automation products, processes and innovations to have emerged recently. It’s the UK's specialist event for machine building and factory automation professionals - compressed and widely praised visitor-friendly format that allows you to get in, get round, see everyone and everything and get back to work in record time.
Repetitive screwdriving task automated by RARUK Automation and VIKASO
1 day agoBritish company Panorama Antennas has automated one of its assembly tasks with a collaborative robot (cobot) solution. The solution was provided by leading robotics and automation distributor RARUK Automation and integrated by Universal Robots Certified Systems Integrator (CSI) VIKASO.
Integrated motion packages for the machine building industry
1 day agoWEG is a global manufacturer of electric motors, geared motors, control gear, drives and digital solutions offering integrated motion drives packages for the machine building industry.
Products designed and manufactured for integrators
1 day agoAt MachineBuilding.Live, Kyrus will showcase its unique range of guarding, roller door and linear actuator technologies, which can greatly improve the cost-efficiency, speed and quality of any automation project.
Compact, powerful slotless motors ideal for portable devices
1 day agoMOONS' Industries says its new ECU19058 19mm slotless motor is ideal for applications in smaller portable, hand-held devices. This new motor bridges the gap between Moons' 16mm and 22mm diameter models, delivering a robust performance in a compact form.
All-in-one harmonic rotary actuator with Safety Over EtherCAT functionality
1 day agoNew from Motion Control Products is the MGM series all-in-one harmonic rotary actuator - an integrated solution designed for high torque, high precision motion. It combines a servo motor, harmonic gearbox, brake and German-made Synapticon Circulo drive with EtherCAT communications in a single unit, offering compactness and efficiency.
High performance sensor technologies for robotics applications
11 days agoSensors play a key role in the use of robots in industrial processes. They enable robots to perceive their surroundings, position themselves accurately and carry out work steps precisely. Using different products and measuring principles, sensor technologies can be integrated into numerous robotics applications, says Glenn Wedgbrow, Business Development Manager at Micro-Epsilon UK.
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.
Spiers Engineering Safety publishes the ultimate guide to PUWER
504 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
544 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.
