Machine Building

World first at Engineering Expo as Igus unveils urban bike

Engineering Expo saw the UK launch of the world’s first all-plastic urban bicycle, manufactured from recycled plastics. The UK unveiling followed the urban bike’s debut showing at Hannover Messe in May.

8th June 2022

Industrial camera manufacturer IDS celebrates 25th anniversary

What began in 1997 with frame grabbers led in 2004 to the first industrial camera with a USB interface on the market. In its anniversary year 2022, the focus for IDS will be on app-based cameras with artificial intelligence, but also on opening up new fields of application for image processing.

8th June 2022

Zebra Technologies completes acquisition of Matrox Imaging

Zebra Technologies Corporation an innovator at the front line of business with solutions and partners that deliver a performance edge, has completed its acquisition of Matrox Imaging, a proven developer of advanced machine vision components, software and systems.

7th June 2022

NSK ball screws drive perfection in lens edging

An Italy-based specialist serving the optical industry is benefitting from the precision and high-quality motion of NSK ball screws in its innovative lens cutting machines.

7th June 2022

New online resources for extensive range of stock gears

More than 30,000 variations of the highest quality KHK stock gears are available in the UK and across Europe from master distributor, RA Rodriquez, and the company has just enhanced its online resources to aid selection.

7th June 2022

Emerson selected by Jotun to automate manufacturing plants

Emerson has entered a five-year framework agreement with Jotun to implement automation software and technology that will help paint manufacturer increase throughput and quality and reduce operating costs.

6th June 2022

Carter Bearings ‘space heritage’ on show at Farnborough

The 2022 Farnborough Air Show provides precision bearing specialist Carter Manufacturing with the ideal opportunity to showcase its technical expertise in supplying specialist aerospace bearings and aerospace bearing tool services on Stand 1031.

6th June 2022

Single common conformance test plan for TSN

The Avnu Alliance, CLPA, ODVA, OPC Foundation, and Profibus and Profinet International have jointly announced that they are collaborating to develop a single conformance test plan for the IEEE/IEC 60802 Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) profile for industrial automation.

6th June 2022

Interroll and Viastore to work more closely together in future

Interroll and Viastore have agreed to work more closely together in the field of conveyor technology in the future. The managing directors sealed the corresponding cooperation with a handshake at LogiMAT.

1st June 2022

Hanover Displays automates PCBA testing with cobots

When UK-based Hanover Displays needed a new system for testing printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), it selected Omron TM cobots for the job, supplied and installed by Absolute Robotics, part of the Absolute Automation Group.

1st June 2022