Machine Building

Panasonic Industry Europe signs global agreement with Siemens

Panasonic Factory Solutions, a division of Panasonic Industry Europe, has signed a co-operation agreement with Siemens Factory Automation Services. The factory automation products and systems from Panasonic Factory Solutions were able to convince after thorough testing and Panasonic Industry Europe was announced as a supplier for the SMD production of the Siemens AG.

30th October 2019

WEG's condition monitoring and automation products at SPS 2019

WEG is presenting a new gateway for WEG Motor Scan as a highlight at SPS 2019 (Stand 466 in Hall 3A). The condition monitoring offering presented last year as a retrofit option enables real-time monitoring of WEG electric motors for predictive maintenance purposes. The collected data can now be transferred to a secure cloud using gateway technology, in addition to the previous option of using a smart device app with Bluetooth. Users can access the data in the cloud through the app or the WEG IoT Platform web portal. This enables detailed analysis of the monitored motors. Additional highlights include the updated CFW500 and MW500 variable speed drives.

30th October 2019

TUV SUD Danish accreditation for UK manufacturers post-Brexit

To ensure that CE marking certification remains seamless for UK clients after Brexit, TÜV SÜD has secured accreditation from DANAK (the Danish accreditation authority).

29th October 2019

Component lifecycle traceability at Smart Factory Expo 2019

Pryor Marking Technology will show how component identification, tracking and tracing are supporting the digital manufacturing revolution, when it exhibits at Smart Factory Expo 2019 - Stand A40, Internet of Things zone.

29th October 2019

Bosch Rexroth staff take to their bikes to raise funds for RNLI

Bosch Rexroth takes Corporate Social Responsibility very seriously and allows its associates time off work to support good causes, either by giving their time in the community supporting local projects and schools or in fund-raising activities.

28th October 2019

Intelliconnect RF connectors and cable harnesses at ARMMS 2019

Intelliconnect (Europe) Ltd will be showing its range of standard and custom RF connectors and adapters, cable assembly products and specialist cryogenic connectors at the ARMMS RF and Microwave Society conference and exhibition being held at Wyboston Lakes, Bedfordshire on 18/19 November 2019.

28th October 2019

PPMA course: Advanced Project Management

PPMA is running its Advanced Project Management training course on 13 November 2019 at the Marriott Hotel, Northampton. This course is intended as a useful follow-on for people who have already attended the PPMA's Project Management course but it is also suitable for anyone with experience or an interest in project management (PM) and who wishes to develop their skills.

25th October 2019

Parker Hannifin to showcase electrification at SPS 2019

Parker Hannifin will present a number of new technology innovations focussing on electrification for system solutions, components and services to support and drive sustainable and competitive industrial production at this year's SPS show in Germany.

25th October 2019

Toshiba Machine rebranding as Shibaura Machine

Toshiba Machine Co. Ltd. is announcing it will change its corporate name to Shibaura Machine Co Ltd from 1 April 2020. TM Robotics, the official distributor of Toshiba Machine robots for EMEA, North and South America and Australia, will continue to supply the company's extensive range of six-axis, SCARA and Cartesian robots through its distributor network.

25th October 2019

RS stocking more products from SKF

RS Components has signed a new direct supply agreement with Swedish bearing manufacturer SKF. The agreement will enable RS to undertake a rapid SKF range expansion, focusing first on power transmission products, bearings and seals for industrial design and maintenance engineers.

25th October 2019