Machine Building

SICK to demonstrate productivity-focused developments at PPMA

At PPMA 2018, visitors to the SICK UK stand (A26) will learn how technology developments in smart sensors and machinery safety systems can release latent productivity benefits that help engineers to aggregate "˜marginal gains' and achieve significant yields in efficiency, throughput and reduced waste.

19th July 2018

Renishaw's additive manufacturing software and systems at IMTS

At the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS), Renishaw will exhibit its additive manufacturing software and systems from a dedicated booth, in addition to its booth focused on metrology products. From September 10-15, 2018, McCormick Place, Chicago, USA, the company will showcase how it is advancing multi-laser technology to increase productivity in additive manufacturing. The company will also launch its new powder handling product in collaboration with LPW Technology.

19th July 2018

Fortress Interlocks appoints Underwoods as sole UK distributor

Fortress Interlocks has appointed Underwoods Electrical Distributors as its sole UK distributor. Underwoods has extensive expertise in network technologies such as Profinet, Profisafe, Ethernet and CIP safe, all of which dovetail with Fortress' networked product range. The company also has an extensive range of complementary products to provide customers with a complete automation and safety offering. It is a growing, dynamic distributor with a network of 11 regional offices and an enthusiastic sales team with an enviable track record in growing Fortress sales.

19th July 2018

Learn about the Lenze automation platform at PPMA Show

Lenze is serving up a whole host of activity at the PPMA Show this September. Visitors to the stand will get a chance to network and interact with Lenze's automation platform, where they can see for themselves what advanced automation can do for their business from geared motor to the cloud.

18th July 2018

Eaton Hydraulics invests in state-of-the-art training facility

Eaton has recently completed a major investment into its UK training centre in Havant UK. Eaton has been offering hydraulics education for over 60 years globally - built on the heritage of Vickers, well known in the Hydraulics business. However, fluid power is evolving as it embraces the challenges and the opportunities that the increasing complexities of electronic controls and industry 4.0 brings.

18th July 2018

See elobau machine safety at Engineering Design Show 2018

elobau will be exhibiting again at the Engineering Design Show at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry on 17th and 18th October. They will be demonstrating various products from their operator controls, machine safety, and level measurement and of course, sensor ranges of products for industry and off-highway applications.

17th July 2018

Software speeds design of standalone machines

Machine builders can now get standalone machines to market faster using a newly updated design and configuration software. The latest release of the Connected Components Workbench software from Rockwell Automation will be more familiar to Logix users and includes new features to help reduce programming time. It provides controller programming, device configuration and human-machine interface editing for Rockwell Automation hardware.

17th July 2018

Two-day alarm management practitioner training course

For those involved in the design, management or maintenance of alarms and alarm systems, M.A.C. Solutions, developer of the ProcessVue suite of alarm management software, is running a two-day alarm management practitioner training course in Birmingham on 6-7 November, 2018.

17th July 2018

CP Automation to distribute SineTamer systems

CP Automation has partnered with SineTamer to distribute surge and transient protection systems across Europe, the Middle East and Asia. The alliance will help manufacturers to decrease downtime caused by standard surge protection devices by mitigating transient surges caused by variable frequency drives (VFDs).

17th July 2018

Bauer Gear Motor invests in aluminium die casting facility

Bauer Gear Motor has expanded its in-house manufacturing capabilities by acquiring an aluminium die casting facility in Italy. Operating under the name Aluminium Die Casting SRL, the subsidiary will enable Bauer to further develop its manufacturing competence and increase the stability and reliability of its supply chain.

16th July 2018