Machine Building

Renishaw recruits for 70 new graduates

Gloucestershire-based engineering company Renishaw is recruiting 70 graduates for its 2020 intake. The company has also created new programmes for its software and manufacturing engineering streams, extending the opportunities it offers to graduates from a range of engineering disciplines. Applications are now open until November 1st 2019. To apply for a graduate scheme at Renishaw, visit www.renishaw.com/graduates.

14th October 2019

EMS to showcase Faulhaber flat brushless DC outer rotor motors

Electro Mechanical Systems Ltd (EMS) is proud to showcase the brand new Faulhaber flat brushless DC outer rotor motors at the Robotics and Automation show on October 29-30 2019 at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry. The UK's sole distributer of Faulhaber motors, EMS offers the most comprehensive range small mechatronic drive systems on the market, and this offering is setting new standards in high performance.

14th October 2019

See intelligent safety for small brakes at SPS 2019

The ROBA-brake-checker module by mayr power transmission is not only able to monitor and supply safety brakes without the use of sensors. It also supplies data, and therefore provides intelligent safety. At the SPS 2019 in Nuremberg, the company is presenting new designs of the module, using which even small brake sizes can be monitored. This opens up new possibilities for brake monitoring - in particular also for safety brakes in servomotors and for applications in the fields of robotics and automation.

14th October 2019

See laser scanner comparison at Precisiebeurs exhibition

The precision technology industry has been meeting in Veldhofen (13-14 November 2019) in the Netherlands for 19 years now, and Aerotech has to be present of course: the manufacturer of high-performance motion control and positioning systems will be demonstrating the advantages of the AGV-SPO galvo scanner over an HPO at the stand. Other highlights include the new innovative Automation1 control system, the successor to the proven A3200, and IFOV (Infinite Field of View) for laser processing.

11th October 2019

IP67 power supplies for on-machine, decentralised power

There are many advantages when moving a machine's power supply out of the cabinet and onto the machine, close to where it is needed. To help machine builders make the transition to decentralised power, Murrelektronik's engineers have put together a series of downloads, outlining the features of the company's IP67 power supplies and the benefits of on-machine power.

10th October 2019

Ewellix is the new brand for SKF Motion Technologies

SKF Motion Technologies, formerly part of the SKF Group, has announced that it is to launch a new name and branding, to reflect the changes that the company has undergone since it was acquired in December 2018 by Triton Partners. With immediate effect, the company will be known as Ewellix: Makers in Motion. The new company name is pronounced "˜Eve-liks'.

10th October 2019

Nord to unveil new products at SPS smart production solutions

From 26 to 28 November 2019, one of the most important exhibitions for the automation industry will be held in Nuremberg: SPS. Nord Drivesytems will once again be presenting new products. The main focus is on an energy-efficient latest generation synchronous motor that considerably exceeds IE4, and on future-proof frequency inverters.

10th October 2019

Camozzi Automation reformats technical catalogue for ease of use

Camozzi Automation has re-launched its Technical Catalogue in a new format - eight individual product-specific publications collectively form a boxed set. This replaces the company's previous all-encompassing catalogue, where different product ranges and services were all covered within one large volume.

8th October 2019

Free guide to factors sourcing high-quality plastic components

As a manufacturer of high-quality plastic items, Essentra Components is well placed to offer advice to engineers involved in the sourcing process. It is a truism that it is always helpful to a best possible outcome if both supplier and customer are fully involved - so in consideration of this ongoing conversation Essentra Components are delighted to offer some free guidance which can be downloaded from their website.

8th October 2019

Mouser now stocking Clairitec HMI display modules

Mouser Electronics has signed a global distribution agreement with Clairitec, a designer and manufacturer of innovative graphic display systems. Based in France near Bordeaux, the company has provided innovative and customised electronics and software to global industry markets for 20 years. Through the agreement, Mouser is now stocking Clairitec's capacitive and resistive intelligent displays.

8th October 2019