Machine Building

70 years of the cage-guided needle roller bearing

In 1950, the idea of a cage-guided needle roller bearing, conceived by Dr.-Ing. E.h. Georg Schaeffler, was filed as a patent application. It is said to have revolutionised bearing technology

14th December 2020

Getting a handle on the spread of infection

EMKA’s new 1095-36-WI bow handle (with optional cover) is designed to meet increasing hygiene regulations requiring anti-microbial characteristics for use in highly frequented environments

11th December 2020

New planetary gear units from STOBER

STOBER says that its new generation of servo planetary gear units are the most compact on the market in their power range

11th December 2020

British manufacturers must do this to prepare for Brexit

There is no escaping the fact that the UK’s relationship with the European Union will be different from 1st January 2021. UK machine builders exporting to the European Economic Area (EEA) must continue to CE mark their machines to the Machinery Directive as they do now, but there is one vital change for which they must be ready

11th December 2020

Leuze sensors take the biscuit

The manufacture of foodstuffs is an area of industry well known for its high standards, and is more dependent on sensor technology now than at any time previously. Leuze is trialling a new type of sensor which it believes brings great advantages to the sector

10th December 2020

Certified machinery safety training dates for 2021

Pilz Automation Technology has set the dates for its machinery safety training courses in 2021 and is now accepting bookings

10th December 2020

Keeping the motors cool in medical hand tools

Like domestic power tools, surgical tools can sometimes begin to overheat when in use for a while. But in the operating theatre this may not be a good thing. This article, submitted by Matt Dean of maxon, reveals how the company has been working with the medical profession to combat heat in the hand

10th December 2020

Stratus enhances ztC ™ Edge Computing platform

The latest release from Stratus features Stratus Redundant Linux 2.2 and comprehensive remote monitoring that simplifies centralised management of ztC Edge-based infrastructure

10th December 2020

Replacement linear guides give rise to savings at bakery

By switching to a type of linear system with integrated lubrication a large bakery is said to be saving more than €200,000 a year in maintenance and downtime costs

9th December 2020

Brexit reminder for type-approved vehicle manufacturers

Are you a UK-based manufacturer of type approved vehicles sold in the UK and/or exported to Europe? If so, it is essential that you take certain steps before the Brexit transition period ends on 31st December. Without these, your type approval in the UK could lapse and your exports to Europe could be blocked

8th December 2020