Machine Building

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

Kawasaki Robotics and Synthotec win Plastics Industry Award

Kawasaki Robotics has won the prestigious Supplier Partnership - Ancillary Machinery Award at the 2019 Plastics Industry Awards, which were held at The Hilton Hotel, Park Lane, London, on Friday 27th September. Presented by former East Enders actor Shaun Williamson, the Award reflected the partnership which Kawasaki Robotics and plastics moulder SythoTec Ltd enjoyed as the latter set about upgrading parts of its production process.

8th October 2019

BS EN ISO 13854:2019 replaces BS EN 349:1993+A1:2008

BSI has published BS EN ISO 13854:2019, 'Safety of machinery. Minimum gaps to avoid crushing of parts of the human body.' This supersedes and replaces BS EN 349:1993+A1:2008, which had the same title and has been withdrawn as of 3 October 2019.

8th October 2019

Nord Drivesystems to unveil new products at FMB 2019

From 6 to 8 November 2019, Nord Drivesystems will once again exhibit at FMB in Bad Salzuflen. As "˜The Supplier Show for Mechanical Engineering', FMB addresses the entire spectrum of machinery and plant engineering, where drive technology plays a central role. Product highlights presented by Nord include a new synchronous motor that achieves a significant improvement in energy efficiency, a new generation of control cabinet inverters and a PROFIsafe module for the functional safety of plant and machinery.

7th October 2019