Machine Building

New book explores global Industry 4.0 strategies

At SPS Drives in Nuremberg, Germany, EU Automation launched a book charting the development of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and how countries around the world are digitalising. The book features interviews with industry experts from around the globe who give insight in to the future of manufacturing. The book is available to order in print from today. You can register for your copy at www.4sightbook.com.

28th November 2018

Plain bearings for the food and beverage industry

igus has released a short video that highlights the benefits of its FDA and EU 10/2011-approved bearings for use in the food and beverage industry. The policy for food hygiene is clearly defined by the standards of the US and European regulators. At igus, the "˜food grade' products are produced in blue, and are therefore easy to identify.

28th November 2018

Secretary of State for Wales visits Renishaw's site in Miskin

Alun Cairns MP, Secretary of State for Wales, recently visited Renishaw's site in Miskin, near Cardiff to discuss the future of engineering in Wales. Cairns met with representatives from Renishaw to discuss how businesses and the Welsh Government can work together to create an engineering workforce with the skills necessary to support the industry and boost the Welsh economy.

28th November 2018

Cylindrical roller bearings for continuous casting machines

NSK has published a new flyer that details the full complement of recently introduced NUB series cylindrical roller bearings for continuous casting machines. Information is included on five newly released sizes to suit the most popular shaft diameters in the continuous casting industry. Available are bearings with 120, 130, 140, 150 and 160mm internal diameters. NSK is now working on the development of further sizes for the series, which will be released in the near future.

28th November 2018

maxon publishes new edition of 'driven' magazine

In passenger aircrafts, small electric motors are taking over many tasks that used to be performed mechanically or hydraulically. This is a rapidly growing trend. Welcome on board!

28th November 2018

JPR Electronics offers discounts off LightCraft range of lamps

JPR Electronics is announcing great pricing offers on the extensive range of LightCraft illumination and magnification products available from stock. LightCraft products are commonly used for manufacturing, assembly, quality control and repair applications.

27th November 2018

The smart way to Industry 4.0 with Profinet-based technologies

Co-organized by Profibus & Profinet International (PI UK) and the European Interreg Project INCASE (Industry 4.0 via Networked Control Applications and Sustainable Engineering), free-to-attend seminars will address the key practical issues arising from the use of digital communications technologies in automated manufacturing and process industry applications, with particular attention to the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Industry 4.0.

27th November 2018

Renishaw sponsors Gloucester-Hartpury Women's RFC

To continue to challenge gender stereotypes in engineering and rugby, Renishaw has extended its partnership with Gloucester-Hartpury Women's Rugby Football Club (WRFC). Renishaw has long supported Gloucester Rugby's initiatives as a community and has sponsored Gloucester men's and England international rugby union player, Ben Morgan, since 2012.

26th November 2018

CiA publishes schedule of seminars and webinars for 2019

In addition to the well-known seminars on CAN for newcomers and CANopen for beginners, CiA offers in 2019 for the first time dedicated CAN FD and CANopen FD seminars.

26th November 2018

Construction starts on Henkel's new Global Innovation Centre

Henkel has laid the cornerstone for its new Adhesives Technologies Global Innovation Centre at its headquarters in Düsseldorf. The company will be investing more than 130 million Euros in this state-of-the-art building and, once completed, the facility will enhance the development of new technologies and applications for a variety of industries.

26th November 2018