Machine Building

See mayr power transmission at Hanover Trade Fair 2019

mayr power transmission has its eyes firmly fixed on the sustained trend for automation and the high demands placed on robotic systems. For this reason, the company has substantially expanded its performance spectrum of clutches, couplings and brakes. Furthermore, at the Hanover Trade Fair 2019, mayr power transmission is presenting new, intelligent ROBA-brake-checker module designs, which are able to monitor and supply safety brakes without the use of sensors. Using these designs, new possibilities for brake monitoring are opened up - in particular also for applications in the fields of robotics and automation.

12th March 2019

ABB's variable-speed drive hire service for the UK and Ireland

Users of low-voltage variable-speed drives (VSDs) can now keep processes running, test new applications or prove predicted energy savings before purchase, through a leasing programme provided by the ABB authorised value provider network.

12th March 2019

Global Robotics Report raises concern over cobot safety

According to the Global Robotics Report, 79 per cent of automation distributors do not believe their customers understand the safety requirements of installing a collaborative robot. Published by Toshiba Machine distributor TM Robotics, the report is available to download here and expresses the opinion of automation distributors on current challenges related to robotics.

12th March 2019

UK's PICC to present Professional Design and Practice projects

The School of Engineering at Manchester Metropolitan University is PI UK's accredited PI Competence Centre (PICC). Anyone with an interest in Profinet or Profibus is welcome to attend a presentation of the level 5 students' Professional Design and Practice projects that they will be presenting in a poster and stand format on 29 March 2019. This year the students have been working on many projects including:

12th March 2019

Updated Technical Hydraulic Handbook exceeds 800 pages

Lee Products has published Edition 12 of its Technical Hydraulic Handbook, a catalogue that embodies over 70 years of innovation in miniature fluid control. The handbook contains more than 800 pages, including around 100 pages of engineering reference information to assist engineers in the design and analysis of fluid systems.

11th March 2019

Leuze electronic safety expertise at LogiMAT 2019

At the LogiMAT 2019, Leuze electronic presented its industry-specific knowledge in intralogistics and its expertise in Safety@work. Over 55 years of experience in this particular industrial field have made the sensor people experts in intelligent, cost-efficient sensor systems for use in conveyor and storage systems. Together with its customers, the optical sensor manufacturer from Owen/Teck develops specialised, cost-efficient products that are tailored to the individual needs of the customer. The focus of the company's trade fair appearance this year was on effective and safe sensors for continuous conveyors, high-bay storage devices and automated guided vehicles (AGVs). A wide variety of sensors for guarding AGVs were showcased on a live object:

11th March 2019

See new Nord gear units, inverters and maintenance technologies

Attending the Hannover Fair 2019, which will be held from the 1st to the 5th of April 2019 under the motto "Integrated Industry - Industrial Intelligenc", Nord Drivesystems will be presenting many new products as well as innovative drive products for digital factories.

11th March 2019

Renishaw to participate in 2019 AMUG conference

From March 31st to April 4th, 2019, Renishaw returns to the Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) conference. Hosted at the Hilton Chicago in Illinois, USA, the event will bring together additive manufacturing (AM) users from all over the world and provide a platform to share knowledge. As part of the event, Renishaw will exhibit on stand D14 as well as share its expertise in two presentations and a training laboratory. The company is also hosting a pre-show tour of its West Dundee Additive Manufacturing Solutions Center on Sunday March 31st.

8th March 2019

Schaeffler announces changes to leadership team

Based on the decisions of the Supervisory Board of Schaeffler AG on March 1, 2019, the Schaeffler AG Executive Board took the following personnel decisions for the Executive Board of the Schaeffler Group as described below. As to date, the Executive Board will consist of eight Managing Directors and four Regional CEOs. The team will become younger and more international. The members are almost exclusively leaders with many years of experience within the Schaeffler Group.

8th March 2019

How igus ready-to-use systems enhance warehouse efficiency

Shuttle systems or "˜shuttle robots' automatically store and retrieve goods in warehouse racking. Enhancing storage capacity, these highly dynamic systems are designed for high throughput rates and often operate 24/7. In this new video, igus presents a shuttle system made using its products for moving boxed goods to and from the shelving area.

8th March 2019