Machine Building

Henkel offers free guide to leakage prevention

Anaerobic adhesives are a good choice to augment the seal or holding force of a mechanically joined assembly. They serve as thread lockers, thread sealants, structural and instant bonders, retaining compounds and flange sealants.

18th September 2019

SKF and FANUC demonstrate system for machine tool monitoring

SKF and FANUC will be demonstrating an edge platform technology solution for automated anomaly detection of machine tool health at EMO Hannover Fair from 16-21 September.

18th September 2019

Thomson enhances linear motion systems sizing and selection tool

Thomson Industries has enhanced its popular Linear Motioneering product sizing and selection tool for linear motion systems, reducing the time for component selection from hours to less than 15 minutes. The upgraded resource also incorporates the RediMount motor mounting adapter kit, the new default standard for Thomson linear motion systems and precision linear actuators.

18th September 2019

Festo BionicOpter claims Guinness World Record

A bionic dragonfly from Festo has been recognised as a record breaker in the latest edition of the Guinness World Records, published by Ravensberger on 5 September 2019. The chapter "Robots" presents the most amazing records from the world of super robots and artificial intelligence. The BionicOpter, an ultra-light flying object based on the dragonfly, is now named as the world record winner for biggest flying robotic insect.

16th September 2019

Calibration test lab for high-voltage current transducers

Danisense has set up a DC calibration test lab at its Danish headquarters and manufacturing site in Taastrup, further strengthening the company's reputation for flexibility, quality and accuracy of its products.

13th September 2019

EMKA to showcase latest products at PPMA Exhibition

EMKA (UK) Ltd and EMKA Profiles Ltd, both based in the Coventry/Birmingham area, are looking forward to demonstrating their UK manufactured products at the PPMA Exhibition on 1-3 October 2019 at the NEC on stand number G96.

12th September 2019

ABI Research names Universal Robots as top cobot company

There are well over 50 manufacturers of collaborative robots (cobots) worldwide, but only a handful of these companies have so far deployed cobots on any meaningful level of scale. Tens of thousands of cobots have been sold as of 2019 and earned US$500 million in annual revenue for world markets. In its new Industrial Collaborative Robots Competitive Assessment, global tech market advisory firm, ABI Research finds Universal Robots (UR) to be the clear forerunner, particularly in implementation.

12th September 2019

Schneider Electric launches new website with extra features

To simplify website access and improve user experience on its digital channels, Schneider Electric has updated its web domain from www.schneider-electric.co.uk to www.se.com/uk. Easier to write and to remember, the new web address ensures quicker access to Schneider Electric online platforms which include a number of improvements to help customers find information more easily about its products and services.

12th September 2019

Glenn Smith of Mouser named Top CEO by Fort Worth Business Press

Glenn Smith, President and CEO of Mouser Electronics, has been named 2019's Top Public CEO by Fort Worth Business Press. The prestigious award was presented at a luncheon August 28 at Fort Worth's River Crest Country Club.

11th September 2019

Renishaw teams with Cardiff Blues to raise aspirations

Renishaw and Cardiff Blues Community Foundation have delivered a successful eight-week pilot programme as part of a three-year partnership to raise the aspirations of local year 8 and 9 students. After the Raising Aspirations programme, where students participated in workshops and visited Renishaw's Miskin facility in South Wales, attendees had greatly increased perception of their abilities in categories such as teamwork, communication and goal setting.

11th September 2019