Machine Building

Challenge Europe rework and retro-fit service

Challenge Europe reports that it is enjoying increasing demand for rework and retrofits - often involving changes to mechanical fastenings or the fitting of electronic components such as sensors. This generally occurs in an OEM environment where perhaps a specification has been changed in the middle of a production run or a previously unforeseen service requirement is realised.

6th December 2018

New issue of e-zine explores smarter edge computing for IoT

Mouser Electronics announces the newest issue of its Methods technology and solutions e-zine. The third issue of volume two examines the evolution of traditional edge devices to smarter edge devices that are capable of processing and decision making "" tasks that are currently done in the cloud.

5th December 2018

Movie of the month

This short video from Abssac shows the benefits of the slimline, ultra-light BXR-LE electromechanical safety brakes made by Miki Pulley of Japan.

4th December 2018

Practical application of Industry 4.0 technologies

Pepperl+Fuchs will again be exhibiting applications of Industry 4.0 technologies in a Solutions Park at the SPS/IPC/Drives trade fair in Nuremberg.

4th December 2018

BSI to retain full membership of CEN and CENELEC post-Brexit

On 23 November 2018 the General Assemblies of the European Standards Organisations CEN and CENELEC approved a plan that secures BSI's full membership post-Brexit. BSI has welcomed these decisions as a pragmatic solution that provides stability for the European standards system while meeting the needs of its stakeholders.

1st December 2018

Exhibition of the Month

If you are thinking of attending Southern Manufacturing and Electronics in February as an exhibitor or visitor, find out more and watch the video here.

30th November 2018

Movie of the month

This video from Spelsberg highlights the philosophy behind its new range of GEOS heavy-duty enclosures and the benefits for users.

30th November 2018

Total Cost of Ownership Calculator reveals long-term savings

A new TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) calculator offers proof that Bredel hose pumps can save time, money and materials in challenging, abrasive fluid handling applications.

30th November 2018

Vendor-agnostic, interface-free industrial communication

OPC UA over TSN will be the unified communication standard of the Industrial IoT. Standardisation and ongoing development of OPC UA at the field level will take place under the umbrella of the OPC Foundation. This represents a long awaited answer to the market's demand for vendor-agnostic, interface-free industrial communication.

30th November 2018

CC-Link IE TSN: the next-generation Ethernet-based network

The CC-Link Partner Association has announced the completion of the specification for CC-Link IE TSN - a next-generation network based on the current CC-Link IE.

29th November 2018