Machine Building

Security and traceability of additive manufacturing part data

To showcase how its customers can keep their additive manufacturing (AM) part data secure, Renishaw is showcasing its work with Identify3D at RAPID + TCT, North America's most influential AM event. From the 21st to 23rd of May 2019 at the Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan, USA, visitors to RAPID + TCT can see demonstrations of Identify3D's software encryption package on booths 827 and 1459.

22nd May 2019

Profinet and Profibus node count tops 87 million in 2018

Profinet and Profibus International (PI) has concluded its annual notarised count of the installed base of devices with interfaces using communication technologies from PI. As in previous years, the numbers from 2018 indicate a very positive trend.

22nd May 2019

Aerotech partners with Micronix for nanopositioning

Aerotech and Micronix USA have formed a strategic partnership to offer complementary precision motion products to the industrial and research markets, particularly for customers requiring high-precision nanopositioning.

22nd May 2019

Digital services enhance customer collaborations with Harting

Harting's slogan Pushing Performance challenges the company to constantly innovate in order to drive advancements across industries and markets. However, it is not only in the area of new products where Harting is evolving its offerings. Building close working relationships with customers and simplifying processes are key to working together efficiently, helping to make life easier for customers.

22nd May 2019

UKIVA announces keynote speaker for Machine Vision Conference

The UKIVA Machine Vision Conference and Exhibition, which takes place at the Marshall Arena, Milton Keynes, UK on Thursday 6th June 2019, will open at 10 AM with a keynote address by Minh-Tri Pham from Winnow. His talk is entitled: "˜Sustainability in the food industry: AI Vision tools reduce food waste at IKEA' and is sure to attract a large audience.

21st May 2019

Video shows the extreme tests endured by Spelsberg enclosures

Spelsberg has released a new video on the extensive testing the company conducts on its range of electrical enclosures. The video showcases how the company's advanced capabilities contribute to ensuring the delivery of high-quality products that can be used in the most challenging environments. Watch Speslberg's video on testing and certifying electrical enclosures here.

21st May 2019

Free sample box of igus products for packaging machinery

There are strict regulations for food hygiene and safety in all stages of a process. The free sample box from igus contains a selection of FDA-compliant plastics with certification to EU regulation 10/2011 suitable for use in food processing and packaging machines and equipment.

21st May 2019

Harting commissions inspection robot for connection systems

The Harting Technology Group is setting the standard for system development with the commissioning of a new inspection robot for inter-car connection systems. At the official commissioning of the robot, Christian Schumacher, Managing Director, Harting Customised Solutions (HCS) said: "These additional test options mean we're expanding inspection expertise in this area. This is another big step for the HARTING Technology Group, which enables us to offer our railway customers a complete solution package."

21st May 2019

WEG to showcase partnerships with water firms focusing on Totex

WEG will be on stand 54 at the Water Equipment Show in Telford to demonstrate how it partners with major international water companies to help them maintain long-term performance and cost-effective maintenance of assets such as pumps, pumping systems and other associated control equipment and operational activities.

20th May 2019

Visit Aerotech at the LASER - World of PHOTONICS show

Aerotech will be presenting its innovative laser and motion control products at the trade fair LASER - World of PHOTONICS in Munich (24-27 June 2019, Hall A2, Booth 235). For the first time, the new IGM positioning system will be on display together with the all new AGV-SPO galvo scanner. Another highlight at the trade fair will be the introduction of the new Automation1 controller as successor to the A3200. In addition, Aerotech's new strategic partner Micronix will be present at the booth.

20th May 2019