Machine Building

Praise for Schaeffler from UK Formula Student teams

UK Formula Student teams have expressed their gratitude to Schaeffler UK for the company's ongoing support in supplying precision bearings for their racing cars backed up by invaluable technical support.

8th April 2019

Flir adds webinars to ITC training programme

To make it as easy as possible for would-be thermographers to deepen their understanding of the science behind infrared inspection and apply it successfully in their working lives, FLIR Systems' Infrared Training Centre (ITC) has extended its training options.

8th April 2019

Hygienic aluminium drives: economical and corrosion resistant

From 4th to 9th May 2019, Nord Drivesystems will be presenting its portfolio of hygienic drive systems for the food industry at IFFA 2019 in Frankfurt (Hall 9.1, Stand F51). Among other highlights, the company will be exhibiting the innovative nsd tupH surface treatment.

5th April 2019

Workshops: Find out about the end of physical prototypes

Siemens PLM is hosting a half-day workshop in Solihull on 7 May 2019 so machine builders can learn about the benefits of virtual commissioning (see below for additional dates).

5th April 2019

igus launches 120 new products, sales rise by 8.5 per cent

Configurable online, on the go and on a tablet, as a durable special part, 3D printed or equipped with smart intelligence, motion plastics are increasingly becoming high-tech components. At this year's Hannover Fair, igus demonstrated this development with 120 new products - from the intelligent plain bearing to what is claimed to be the world's first online platform that brings together suppliers and users of cost-effective robotics.

5th April 2019

Chancellor Angela Merkel visits igus stand at the Hanover Fair

Prominent visitors to the igus booth: German Chancellor Dr Angela Merkel and Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Löfven visited the booth of igus on the first day of the Hanover Trade Fair. The focus of interest: cost-effective robotics made in Germany.

4th April 2019

Renishaw celebrates International Women's Day

To mark International Women's Day, Emma Robertson from Renishaw took part in the Inspiring Women: the legacy of the First World War workshop. The event, held ahead of International Women's Day in March 2019, was organised by South Gloucestershire Council (SGC), University of the West of England (UWE), Aerospace Bristol Museum and Southern Brooks Community Partnerships (SBCP).

4th April 2019

Lenze celebrates 50th anniversary in the UK

2019 marks a special milestone for Lenze: the global specialist in motion-centric automation is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the launch of its business operations on British soil.

4th April 2019

Schneider focuses on digital collaboration and productivity

Closely aligned to the "Integrated Industry - Industrial Intelligenc" theme of Hannover Messe, Schneider Electric will showcase a range of digitally connected products, systems, and services that help customers either begin their digitisation journey, or accelerate their digital transformation. Schneider Electric's Exchange and EcoStruxure platforms of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)-connected apps, services, and products help decision-makers and managers digitise operations quickly, cost-effectively, and with complete confidence.

2nd April 2019

Digi-Key continues supply and support for Renesas and IDT

Digi-Key Electronics confirms the continued and extensive support of Renesas Electronics and IDT's broad product portfolios following the completion of Renesas' acquisition of IDT on 29 March 2019.

2nd April 2019