Machine Building

Bio-inspired robots from Festo: rolling spider & flying fox

Festo has unveiled two new lightweight robotic concepts, inspired by nature. The BionicWheelBot and BionicFlyingFox are this year's creations from the company's Bionic Learning Network, where Festo's experts looked at the motion of spiders and bats to navigate complex situations - from crossing rocky terrain to learning efficient flight paths.

15th May 2018

HSE report highlights problems with noise measurement standards

The HSE has published a Research Report A critical review of the standard methods used to determine emission sound pressure level, peak sound pressure level and sound power level as required by Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC (reference RR1116).

11th May 2018

Missed the Hannover Show? 10 key launches at the igus stand

At this year's Hannover Show, visitors to the igus stand were introduced to the fascinating world of 108 exciting innovations and extensions to the igus product range.

10th May 2018

Southco expands Europe manufacturing operations into Poland

Southco Inc. will expand its operations footprint into Poland. TouchPoint Inc., the parent company of Southco, has acquired land in the south east region of RzeszÃ³w, where Southco will construct a new 60,000 square foot facility to meet the needs of Southco's growing European customer base.

9th May 2018

Renishaw launches online guide to additive manufacturing

Renishaw has created a free online AM Guide comprising videos, case studies, feature articles, industry news and opinion pieces. The company will use the new information hub to educate and inform customers and the wider engineering community. Engineers, managers and entrepreneurs can learn about the possibilities of additive manufacturing (AM) and its business impact, all with the aim of increasing the uptake of this technology in mainstream manufacturing.

9th May 2018

Open House, 12-14 June: TRUMPF Technology Centre, Luton

There is something to inspire manufacturing companies of every size and level at the TRUMPF Open House event in June, particularly those with an interest in automation.

8th May 2018

Lenze boosts training across its Drive & Automation platform

Lenze has stepped up its global training programme - offering customers everything from basic service training to tailored one-day courses and immersive sessions backed by virtual machines. Lenze offers a wide range of courses - including commissioning, application and service training - backed up by the latest software technology.

4th May 2018

Renishaw supports UK and India business ties

On 19 April 2018, Rhydian Pountney, Managing Director of Renishaw UK Sales Limited, attended the Access India event as part of the Make in India initiative. Set alongside a backdrop of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in London, UK, the event gave British small and medium enterprises (SMEs) the opportunity to meet with large manufacturing businesses and government representatives, to facilitate bilateral investment and help SMEs to set up Indian manufacturing operations.

3rd May 2018

FLIR T500-Series receives "Red Dot: Best of the Best" 2018 Award

The FLIR T500-Series has been selected as a "Red Dot: Best of the Best" winner for 2018. The "Red Dot: Best of the Best" is awarded for groundbreaking product design and is given as the top prize for the best products in their category. As the second FLIR product to win the award in consecutive years, the T500-Series joins the FLIR Exx-Series as an outstanding professional tool recognised for superior design.

3rd May 2018

Phoenix Contact at PCB Design and Manufacture Live 2018

At this year's PCB Design & Manufacturing Live on the 10th of May at the National Motorcycle Museum, Phoenix Contact will be showcasing device connection technology. This year's highlights included the new TDPT TWIN design terminal blocks offering either push-in or screw connection in an identical package and suitable for currents up to 76 amps. The TWIN concept allows our customers to offer a choice of connection technology without changes to the PCB or enclosure.

3rd May 2018