Machine Building

Schaffner awarded large-scale automobile industry contracts

In October 2019, Schaffner achieved the largest order volume in the Group's history with new contracts signed in the Automotive Division totalling more than CHF 55 million (~£43 million). The new orders primarily relate to latest-generation antennas for keyless authentication systems in new model platforms of various well-known global automobile manufacturers. The order volume covers the entire duration of the new models.

4th November 2019

Free guide to getting quality components from your suppliers

Are your manufacturer's components accurate? As manufacturers themselves, with production facilities in the UK, three other sites across EMEA and eight more globally, Essentra Components are suppliers of high-quality injection moulded components, and know that when you're designing a new product, ensuring that each component meets close tolerances and accurate sizes is essential. So they put together some guidelines and advice on how to make sure your manufacturer is delivering the high-quality components you need, accessible free here.

4th November 2019

PULS DIN-rail Power Supplies gain rail certification

PULS Power is announcing that five of their QS Series products have been awarded full acceptance certification by Network Rail for use with signalling equipment in environments not exceeding 95 per cent relative humidity. The Network Rail product acceptance process is required for products intended for use on or about rail infrastructure and ensures they are safe, reliable, fit for purpose, compatible and do not export unacceptable risks to the infrastructure. Only accepted products (except those allowed by NR/L2/RSE/100/05) may be used on rail infrastructure.

4th November 2019

Movie of the month

This short video from SICK highlights some of the company's extensive range of sensors that are commonly used for robotic applications.

31st October 2019

Renishaw to demonstrate additive Manufacturing at Formnext

Renishaw heads to Formnext in Frankfurt, Germany, to showcase how additive manufacturing (AM) is being used by different industries to optimise component manufacture. The event will also feature a talk from INEOS TEAM UK, which will detail how Renishaw's AM technology is being used in the manufacture of an America's Cup racing boat. From November 19th to 22nd 2019, Renishaw can be found on stand D15 in Hall 11.0, showcasing both new and established products.

31st October 2019

Compressor rental is cost-effective both short and long term

BOGE is helping businesses across industry to cost-effectively meet both short- and long-term demand for compressed air through its total compressor rental service.

31st October 2019

SKF's sensor bearing units at Elmia Subcontractor's IoT Arena

SKF's new sensor bearing units for load measurement will be on show for the first time in Sweden at Elmia Subcontractor's IoT Arena. These units provide an overview of performance, transmit data in real time and detect faults - even before they occur.

31st October 2019

Fuji Electric announces new era for Drives & Automation in UK

Fuji Electric, a brand name with almost 100 years of history behind it, is entering a new era within the EU and UK markets. The Fuji Electric business operates over five business segments with an international strategy:

30th October 2019

New guide to EN ISO 13849, safety control systems for machinery

Decoding EN ISO 13849: Designers Guide to Safety Control Systems for Machinery is a new book written by Robin J Carver, a qualified safety systems engineer and a Chartered Health and Safety Practitioner with decades of experience in the design, controlling and assessment of industrial machines.

30th October 2019

New web app simplifies RoHS & REACH compliance

Phoenix Contact is launching a new web application for Product Compliance Information (EU-RoHS / REACH). This is described as a customer-friendly, innovative way of quickly and easily accessing product compliance data.

30th October 2019