Machine Building

Weg invests to double the size of Portugal manufacturing site

Weg is undergoing a substantial project to expand the size and capabilities of its production facility in Europe. Further to the facility built in 2017, a new investment will see the company double the size of the manufacturing site in Portugal.

27th July 2022

Six-station robotic machine tending boosts productivity

When Naperville, USA-based industrial lead-acid battery manufacturer Battery Builders (BBI) decided to upgrade its facility, it seemed like an obvious choice to include its six-station COS (Cast-On-Strap) machine in those upgrades. It worked with robotic integrator MAC Engineering to install a Kawasaki large payload robot with a robotic cell consisting of six process stations.

26th July 2022

Schaeffler strengthens industrial business with Ewellix acquisition

Schaeffler has signed an agreement for the acquisition of the Ewellix Group, with the aim of strengthening its own market position, particularly in the linear business.

25th July 2022

Decentralised automation of valves in hygienic areas

Enilbio, the National School of the Dairy Industry and Biotechnology in France, has chosen the universal control head Type 8681 from Bürkert to ensure the homogenisation of the control on one of its sites.

22nd July 2022

Photosensor ‘distances’ automotive manufacturer from rejects

When an automotive first-tier manufacturer of forged and machined components needed a distance measuring photoelectric sensor to ensure that the correct gear model is selected in an assembly, it turned to Contrinex.

22nd July 2022

Intelligent waste removal enables significant CO2 savings

When Dutch workpiece manufacturer VDL Groep wanted to improve its aluminium recycling to increase efficiency and reduce energy usage, it turned to Kabelschlepp for a conveying solution.

21st July 2022

Compact DC charging cable awarded Good Design Award 2021

Phoenix Contact’s product family for DC charging cables for the lower power range, the CCS C-Line, has received the Good Design Award 2021 for practical and stylish design from the Chicago Athenaeum Museum.

20th July 2022

Allegro announces distribution partnership with Mouser Electronics

Allegro MicroSystems has entered into a new distribution partnership with global semiconductor and electrical component distributor Mouser Electronics.

20th July 2022

Fanuc UK showcases system integrator expertise at Farnborough

As a key component in its multifaceted exhibit for the Farnborough International Airshow, automation specialist Fanuc UK is hosting three of the company’s key technology partners and system integrators.

19th July 2022

Siemens acquires simulation expert Zona Technology

Siemens Digital Industries Software has entered into an agreement to acquire Zona Technology, a renowned specialist in the field of aeroelastic simulation solutions.

19th July 2022