Machine Building

Harwin and MSA Components sign German distribution deal

Harwin is bringing greater strength to its German supply chain through a new strategic partnership with MSA Components. The agreement allows MSA to offer all the latest products from Harwin’s extensive portfolio.

10th August 2022

Kontron receives VDC Research’s Gold Award for vendor satisfaction

Kontron has been recognised for outstanding customer satisfaction. The company has received the Gold Vendor Satisfaction Award for IoT and Embedded Hardware technology from VDC Research.

10th August 2022

Mouser wins Vishay Distributor of the Year Award

Mouser Electronics has received the 2021 High Service Distributor of the Year award from Vishay Intertechnology, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components.

10th August 2022

What changes does the new machinery regulation bring?

As the machinery regulation replaces machinery directive 2006/42/EC, Dirk Meyer, specialist engineer solution architect at Eaton, looks at what is changing.

9th August 2022

Klüber Lubrication receives Schaeffler Supplier Award 2022

Schaeffler has awarded Klüber Lubrication with the Supplier Award 2022 in the field of quality. The jury emphasised in particular the global supplier's strong commitment to the compliance with quality standards.

9th August 2022

Essentra Components cuts energy usage by 15% globally

An innovative energy reduction initiative based on the concept of insulated jackets is helping industrial components manufacturer Essentra Components cut its energy usage when heating machine barrels by 15% and save CO2 emissions in the process.

9th August 2022

Fluke addresses requirements to improve operational efficiencies

Rising energy costs and more stringent legislation guiding sustainable practices is spurring companies to re-evaluate processes and seek new tools and technologies to reduce waste and overcome challenges in today’s industrial environments.

8th August 2022

7th axis robot in a welding application

An Igus 7th axis on a collaborative robot working alongside staff at German screening machine manufacturer Rhewum is helping to increase the workspace from 1300 to 5500mm.

5th August 2022

Robust inductives position automotive workplace carriers on conveyor

An automotive manufacturer is relying extensively on the reliability of Contrinex’s robust and high-performance inductive sensors in the automated assembly of engines, where cylinder heads are transferred for mounting on the engine.

5th August 2022

New Leuze plant in Malaysia begins operation

After a construction time of just 16 months, Leuze has opened its new production site in Malaysia. With immediate effect, Leuze sensors will be produced there for the international market.

5th August 2022