Machine Building

Virtual commissioning and the benefits for machine builders

Siemens has produced a short video that introduces the concept of virtual commissioning and shows how machine builders and end users can benefit. In effect, by using a digital twin and conducting virtual commissioning, machine builders can create production-ready machines rather than prototypes that need to be fettled and fine-tuned.

28th February 2019

Innovations Day 2019 to focus on Enabling the Adaptive Machine

B&R UK & Ireland, supported by ABB Robots, is hosting a free-of-charge Innovations Day 2019, comprising seminars, customer case studies and hands-on demonstrations that bring the Adaptive Machine concept to life, and provide attendees with ideas and insights into how businesses can respond and thrive in the future.

26th February 2019

New CEO for Stemmer Imaging AG

On 1 March 2019, Arne Dehn will take over the position of CEO Stemmer Imaging AG from current CEO Christof Zollitsch. Together with the proven Executive Board team of Martin Kersting (CTO) and Lars BoÌˆhrnsen (CFO), the new CEO Arne Dehn will lead technology provider Stemmer Imaging into the future. Christof Zollitsch will resign from the Executive Board at his own request.

26th February 2019

Siemens PLM hosts half-day Machinery Academies

Siemens PLM is hosting a series of Machinery Academies in Manchester. These half-day events start at 10:00, finish at 14:00 and include a networking lunch. Forthcoming dates are:

26th February 2019

Book now for the 2019 PPMA Conference and networking event

Secure your place for this one-day business intelligence and networking event on 23 May 2019, designed to give member companies information on an array of hot and emerging topics relating to the processing and packaging machinery industry.

25th February 2019

ADLINK demonstrates IoT digital experiments at Hannover Fair

ADLINK Technology will be showcasing its innovative IoT digital experiments at this year's Hannover Fair in Hall 6, Stand F18 in the Digital Factory zone. Its "˜Connect Stream Control' technology enables companies to test the business potential of IoT-applications.

22nd February 2019

JPR Electronics launches redesigned, responsive website

JPR Electronics has launched a new website with a modern design that provides simple navigation, fast response, a great user experience and simple online purchasing.

22nd February 2019

New online tool calculates the cost of repetitive processes

ONQU Solutions is launching a free, online Process Cost Calculator. The calculator is designed to help an organisation evaluate the true cost, particularly the personnel cost, of running a repeating internal process, as a precursor to assessing the value of automating that process.

21st February 2019

Renishaw presents quality additive manufacturing at TCT Asia

From 21 to 23 February 2019, Renishaw will showcase its additive manufacturing (AM) hardware and software at TCT Asia at the Shanghai Exhibition Center, China.

21st February 2019

Schneider at Manufacturing Automation and Robotics Summit

At the 2019 Manufacturing Automation and Robotics Summit, Schneider Electric will discuss how the latest high-performance picking and packaging technologies can transform businesses. The event brings together some of the most innovative and forward-thinking manufacturing executives to lead discussion groups where they will share their first-hand experience of manufacturing robotics and industrial automation. Martin Walder, VP of Industry at Schneider Electric will be leading one of these discussions, specifically looking at the use of automation and robotics in manufacturing. Key points include:

20th February 2019