Machine Building

Development of functionally safe communication between machines

More networking, more safety, more freedom - these somewhat contradictory requirements also do not end at the most sensitive part of the machine network, functionally safe communication. A task that is best handled together. PI and the OPC Foundation have now signed a Memorandum of Understanding to quickly start up a Joint Working Group to ensure that PROFIsafe will also function between controllers from different manufacturers in the future.

27th April 2018

3D Systems showcases additive manufacturing at Hannover Messe

This week at Hannover Messe 2018, 3D Systems is showcasing its advanced integrated, additive manufacturing systems that are helping manufacturers move from prototyping to production.

25th April 2018

Top safety accreditation for Pryor Marking Technology

Pryor Marking Technology have been awarded accreditation from Alcumus SafeContractor for achieving excellence in health and safety in the workplace.

25th April 2018

Half of UK manufacturers have experienced cyber attacks

According to a new report from EEF and AIG, nearly half (48 per cent) of UK manufacturers have been victims of cyber-crime, and a quarter have suffered some financial loss or disruption to their business as a result.

24th April 2018

Essentra Components shows product innovations at Hannover Messe

Essentra Components will unveil 43 new products from the Access Hardware range at this year's Hannover Messe, in Germany, 23-27 April.

24th April 2018

Parker Hannifin demonstrates smart manufacturing ecosystem

Parker Hannifin Corporation is focusing on future trends and technologies plus innovative platforms and services at this year's Hannover Messe. Leveraging over 100-years product and applications expertise across multiple engineering disciplines and end markets, Parker will demonstrate how it is able to act as an engineering and development partner for its customers to realise smart manufacturing systems.

24th April 2018

Novotek launches UK and Ireland brand

Novotek has launched its UK and Ireland brand following the acquisition of Glasgow-based Kerrco Automation. The rebranded Novotek UK and Ireland will help businesses across the manufacturing, utilities, process and energy sectors to improve all aspects of operational effectiveness. The company aims to deliver this through smart use of both existing and new technologies to connect, analyse and visualise operation data.

24th April 2018

Watson-Marlow receives Queen's Award for Enterprise: Innovation

Qdos, the innovative chemical metering pump has won the Queen's Award for Enterprise: Innovation 2018. This category rewards world-class innovation coupled with proof of five years of sustained sales.

23rd April 2018

Henkel unveils Bonderite functional coatings website

Henkel is lifting the wraps on its new online platform for functional coatings. The fully featured website at www.bonderite-solutions.co.uk makes it easier than ever for customers to explore the company's BONDERITE range of advanced functional coatings. Based on decades of experience, these surface technology products have been specially developed to clean, coat and seal metal surfaces to improve paint adhesion and protect against corrosion.

23rd April 2018

Nord DriveSystems at the Hannover Fair 2018

From 23 to 27 April 2018 Nord DriveSystems will be exhibiting its innovative drives for digital factories of the future at the Hannover Fair 2018. These include NORDAC LINK decentralised field distributors, smart drives with Cloud links for predictive maintenance, as well as LogiDrive - the efficient drive for intralogistics that offers a reduction of the number of versions. A PROFIsafe interface module ensures even greater safety in production.

23rd April 2018