Machine Building

Video shows how long-travel energy chain systems are tested

For operators of sewage plants, waste incineration plants, cranes, power plants or mines, one of the greatest challenges is to guide power, data and hydraulics safely on long travels. Conventional energy supply systems, including motor cable drums, busbars and festoons, have their limitations, particularly when operating at high speeds with a heavy fill weight. An alternative is to use energy chain systems from igus, which are tested over long distances at its automated test facility.

14th February 2020

SKF Cooper invests £720k to improve productivity

The moulding line at SKF Cooper's foundry facility in King's Lynn has been in place for over 40 years and was in need of significant improvements. Following £720k of investment, the original green sand, jolt squeeze moulding line has been replaced with an Omega Sinto automatic carousel moulding line that includes a Spartan 300 series mixer and sand reclamation plant.

14th February 2020

Free white paper: ensuring safety when collaborating with robots

Fortress Interlocks has published a free white paper entitled How to Consider Employee Safety When Collaborating with Robots?

14th February 2020

Exhibition of the month

Interested in the latest smart manufacturing technologies? Then register now for next month's Industry 4.0 Summit and Expo in Manchester. Find out more here.

13th February 2020

Take a virtual tour of Spelsberg's electrical enclosures

Spelsberg UK is taking advantage of the world's first virtual "˜online exhibition' to demonstrate its range of enclosure products. With over 4000 standard enclosures available ex-stock, Spelsberg is the UK's largest supplier of non-metallic electric enclosures. The stand promotes some of Spelsberg's most popular enclosures including its fire-rated WKE range; the rugged GEOS outdoor enclosures; and innovative IBT junction boxes, which are designed for use in precast concrete construction projects.

13th February 2020

'Connect Secure Analyse' conference for resilient systems

MAC Solutions will host the "˜Connect Secure Analyse' Conference at Villa Park on 18th March 2020. The event will provide delegates with critical information, advice and guidance on how they can design their production systems by creating secure, high-performance OT (operational technology) networks for their automation assets.

13th February 2020

ESAB rolls out Exaton brand across more filler metals

ESAB Welding & Cutting Products has finalised the transition to the Exaton brand name for all welding filler metals involved with its 2018 acquisition of Sandvik Welding Consumables. Globally, all products now carry the Exaton name. For the EU, Middle East and Asia-Pacific regions, the new naming conventions are as follows:

13th February 2020

Nokia Chief Executive to give keynote at Industry 4.0 Summit

Industry 4.0 Summit & Expo, the UK's premier event for digital technologies in manufacturing, announces that Cormac Whelan will give a keynote address at the conference. Mr Whelan, Chief Executive Officer UK & Ireland at Nokia, the innovative global leader in 5G, networks and phones, will share his knowledge with delegates as to how 5G will have a major impact upon improved connectivity & manufacturing performance. The event takes place 31 March-1 April at the Manchester Central Convention Complex.

12th February 2020

New packaging combats threat from counterfeiters

Henkel, whose brands include Loctite, Teroson and Bonderite, has introduced new packaging to thwart those who seek to imitate their products. The likelihood of intellectual property theft has risen in line with the company's success and it extends way beyond brand protection.

12th February 2020