Machine Building

Spelsberg helps UK machine builders to beat Brexit uncertainty

Spelsberg UK's large warehouse facility is strategically stocked with thousands of enclosure sizes and designs for guaranteed fast delivery. With political and commercial uncertainties dominating the headlines, it's little wonder that British businesses are looking for stability and support from their customers. Spelsberg UK is well regarded for its expert technical knowledge and customisation capabilities, but, now more than ever, it is also being recognised for its large stock holding.

23rd August 2019

Updated CAN profiles for safety encoders and weighing devices

The nonprofit CAN in Automation (CiA) association has released new versions of the CANopen profiles CiA 406 and CiA 461. CANopen is internationally standardised in EN 50325-5. This European standard specifies the CANopen application layer and communication profile.

22nd August 2019

PI UK to participate in Smart Industry Conference 2019

PI UK is an official supporter of The Smart Industry series of Conferences, a series of events launched, in the words of the organisers, to "address and unravel the vast array of conflicting information around 4IR, discussing the practicalities, technologies and issues surrounding transition and implementation of digitalisation in manufacturing across key market sectors in clear and concise language."

22nd August 2019

Potential of light-based navigation in industrial applications

In a German Federal Ministry of Education & Research (BMBF) joint project, OSRAM, Götting, KEB Automation and Fraunhofer IEM have researched the possibilities of light-based positioning, particularly for use in industrial applications. At the end of the project, the team came to a promising conclusion: navigating by light is practical, flexible and reliable - and promises great potential for Industry 4.0.

21st August 2019

See elobau's latest products at SPS 2019

elobau will be once again be exhibiting at the SPS show from 26-28 November in Nuremberg this year.

21st August 2019

ABB appoints Fletcher Moorland as Value Provider

A newly accredited motor repair company enhances ABB's UK coverage while providing OEMs, machine builders and end-users with greater access to products and expertise. Fletcher Moorland Ltd is the latest addition to the ABB Value Provider network as a technical distributor for motors and generators. The company's formidable expertise in motor repairs and services is bolstered by ABB accreditation. This allows Fletcher Moorland to provide more services for customers while providing opportunities to introduce customers to the benefits of ABB motors.

21st August 2019

See RARUK Automation at Robotics & Automation 2019

RARUK Automation has built its reputation on providing cost-effective, hassle-free automation and its MiR mobile robots for in-house materials transport and logistics have played a major part in this success. The robots' scope of application has allowed RARUK Automation to expand its customer base into diverse industrial and commercial sectors. This performance earned the company the title MiR Excellent Partner for 2019, a status that also benefits its customers. Visitors to Robotics & Automation will be able to see the MiR200 and MiR500, on the RARUK Automation stand number 702.

21st August 2019

Operations Manager achieves 30th anniversary at Camozzi

Camozzi's Group Operations Manager, Rob Brailsford, has completed an impressive 30 years' service.

20th August 2019

PI UK to participate in Connected Manufacturing 2019

Taking place annually at the UK's National Exhibition Centre (the NEC) near Birmingham, Advanced Engineering is described by the organisers as "The UK's must-attend event for advanced manufacturing technology, innovation and supply chain solutions" where the many thousands of visitors will be guaranteed to "come away from their visit with ideas to grow their businesses for the future. See, touch and discover the newest technologies to achieve production efficiencies, reduce time and costs, and get you ahead of your competitors."

20th August 2019

Laser Lines: UK reseller for SISMA laser welding systems

Laser Lines has become an exclusive UK reseller of SISMA's laser welding systems, suitable for customers in industrial and the mould tool repair markets requiring manual, semi-manual and automatic systems.

20th August 2019