Machine Building

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

New book: Profinet in Practice

A new book by Dr Xiu Ji is titled Profinet in Practice: Installation, Maintenance, Design and System Engineering. Dr Xiu Ji is based at the Profibus & Profinet International Training Centre (PITC) at Manchester Metropolitan University. The book is intended to help answer the need for guidelines on optimising the design of Profinet networks, for good engineering practice in installation, troubleshooting and maintenance.

30th October 2019

Portescap promote collaborative motor design, supply at COMPAMED

For manufacturers and suppliers of medical equipment and technology, COMPAMED offers a hotspot for high-tech equipment that showcases the developments and advancements within the industry. This year, Portescap will be presenting its precision motors that have been designed specifically for the medical market. It aims to demonstrate how OEMs can benefit from engaging with Portescap design engineers early in the project for true collaborative innovation.

30th October 2019

Control Techniques offers 5-year warranty for Commander drives

Control Techniques has launched a free, five-year warranty for its Commander range of general-purpose drives. Anyone who purchases a drive from the Commander range will now be able to register to extend the products' warranty from two years to five, at no extra cost.

30th October 2019