Machine Building

Free guide and video: Choose the right fasteners, nuts and bolts

However common and readily accessible, people often find that getting the right fastener, screw, bolt or nut can be a challenge. Now this new guide from Essentra Components plays a key role in choosing the right option. They are experts at supporting electronics, automotive, retail and industrial machinery applications, with a wealth of experience in the manufacturing and supply chain environments.

15th November 2019

Siemens Simcenter Amesim and Simcenter 3D now available as SaaS

Siemens Digital Industries Software is announcing the availability of Simcenter 3D software and Simcenter Amesim software delivered as a service. Through a strategic collaboration between Siemens and Rescale, a leader in enterprise big computing, engineers can now gain immediate, cost-effective software-as-a-service (SaaS) access to high-end simulation tools. Particularly useful for small to medium-sized businesses, the SaaS framework offers new tiered product bundles in which customers can select the right level of capabilities they need, as well as monthly subscription-based billing and licensing and a pay-per-use computing infrastructure.

15th November 2019

Video shows how igus E2.1 e-chains are easy and quick to use

The E2.1 e-chain is the igus standard for small to medium applications. Offering a long service life, quiet operation and easy filling, it is suitable for use in general engineering and machine tool construction.

15th November 2019

EN ISO 12100:2010 harmonised standard status clarification

When the latest Machinery Directive Harmonised Standards list was published on 18 March 2019 we reported that recital 14 of Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/436 stated that EN ISO 12100:2010 was to be withdrawn, but this was understood to be an editorial error (see here).

15th November 2019

See Nord Drivesystems' latest products at BrauBeviale 2019

At BrauBeviale 2019, in Nuremberg from 12 to 14 November, Nord Drivesystems will be presenting a new synchronous motor that combines a significant improvement of energy efficiency with the nsd tupH surface treatment. It is optimally suitable for the challenging environmental conditions and the stringent hygiene requirements in beverage logistics and production. Nord also presents its standardised drive concept for lauter tuns as well as the new Nordac PRO SK 500P control cabinet inverter.

14th November 2019

maxon appoints new sales engineer in Ireland

Martin Leahy has joined maxon as the primary Sales Engineer based in Ireland. Martin, from County Kildare, worked previously as a Design Engineer in the agricultural and power transmission industries. He has a Mechanical Engineering and Masters (MSc) degree qualifications from the Institute of Technology, Carlow.

14th November 2019

Phoenix Contact app supports 4G devices

The TC Mobile I/O app from Phoenix Contact supports the use of the TC Mobile I/O X200 alarm and remote control module by enabling SMS commands to be triggered with just a click and displaying the current device status clearly to the user.

14th November 2019

New eBook: Prototyping with Purpose

Mouser Electronics is publishing Prototyping with Purpose, the second eBook from Engineering Big Ideas, the newest series in Mouser's award-winning Empowering Innovation Together programme. In the new eBook, experts from Mouser and the electronics industry walk through the design process, discussing tools, software methodology, circuit design, and the final integration into a solid prototype.

14th November 2019

Festo Handling Guide Online cuts configuration and ordering time

Machine builders, system designers and project engineers can now configure and create new handling systems in record time using the Handling Guide Online (HGO) from Festo. The HGO cuts design, assembly and delivery times from nearly two months to just a few weeks. These efficiencies are thanks to the integration of the configuration and ordering platform within Festo's online product catalogue. This integration enables customers to create a ready-to-install handling system, whether for a single-axis system, a 2D linear and planar surface gantry or a 3D gantry.

13th November 2019

NSK launches new app to combat counterfeiting

In co-operation with the WBA (World Bearing Association), NSK has developed a new app to help combat the ongoing issue of fake bearings. In recent years, the company has been working closely with the WBA, JBIA (Japan Bearing Industry Association) and authorities around the world to enforce law and order on counterfeiters, and eliminate bogus bearings from the marketplace.

13th November 2019