Machine Building

Diamond Point International rebrands to Recab UK

Embedded computing expert Diamond Point International has rebranded as Recab UK Ltd. With effect from 1 April 2020, the rebrand sees the company adopt a more service-led offering to complement its existing consultation and distribution operations. The same team is continuing to provide its industry expertise to companies across the UK under the new name.

28th April 2020

Automation and Robotics Online Conference scheduled for 2 June

PI UK is pleased to be associated with The Automation and Robotics Summit, an online conference that is being held on 2 June 2020. The event will run live online from 10 am to 5 pm (British Summer Time). The sessions will also be available for download by participants following the event.

28th April 2020

Video-infographic explores benefits of Industry 4.0

As a result of digitisation, many everyday objects are able to collect data, analyse external information and communicate with each other. But what happens when this type of technology is applied to the factory, both large companies and SMEs? What elements will characterise the factory of the future? Industry 4.0 has a value creation potential for manufacturers and suppliers of $3.7 trillion in 2025, but today only 30 per cent of global companies are capturing value from Industry 4.0 solutions on a large scale.

28th April 2020

New Management Perspectives Program and podcast from Rockwell

Rockwell Automation is launching its Management Perspectives Program, an online community resource designed to inform, inspire, and bring together managers and executives both in person and virtually. The community hub provides a collection of online content and educational materials, with a focus on digital transformation and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).

27th April 2020

Pilz announces online trade fair and weekly webinars

With the continued lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Pilz is announcing a new Online Trade Fair and Conference and a Weekly Webinar Schedule.

24th April 2020

Use "˜Mr Material' app to test your knowledge during lockdown

Are you looking for a new way to exercise your mind and test your knowledge during the COVID-19 lockdown? Goodfellow has updated its Mr Material game, a free educational app which tests the extent of your periodic table knowledge.

23rd April 2020

Pickering appoints new International Sales and Partner Manager

Pickering Interfaces has appointed Joe Woodford as its new International Sales and Partner Manager. Mr Woodford brings over 27 years of experience in the Test & Measurement (T&M) industry to this new role at Pickering. He previously held senior sales roles at National Instruments, most recently with Channel Partner account responsibilities within EMEIA. During his career with National Instruments, he managed field sales and engineering teams, served as Chairman of PACMAN at CERN, and was an Industry Advisory Board member at Cardiff and Portsmouth Universities in the United Kingdom. He began his career as a design engineer and holds a BSc in Scientific Instruments from University West of England.

23rd April 2020

Make UK expands online training and learning services

Make UK has expanded its online training and learning services for companies to ensure that manufacturers are able to pivot their business to operating through the Covid 19 crisis and, in particular, to safeguard the future of their workforces now and in the future.

22nd April 2020

Profinet, Profibus and IO-Link Birmingham seminar postponed

Following the April 16 UK government announcement that lockdown will be extended at least another three weeks, the planned Profinet, Profibus and IO-Link seminar at The National Conference Centre, Birmingham will not now be taking place on 28 April 2020. At this stage, there is no new date and it is unlikely that one will be set until there is more clarity about the COVID-19 situation. If you would like to be kept informed of any new event dates, register here.

21st April 2020

CLPA creates Global Strategic Advisor role for Smart Factories

CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA), which promotes the widespread usage of the CC-Link open industrial network family, has created a global strategic advisor role and recruited Mr Thomas J Burke to fill this position of critical importance to its future development.

21st April 2020