Machine Building

Learn about mechanical tools for bearings at NSK academy

Anyone interested in learning about the best-practice mounting and dismounting of bearings using mechanical tools can register at the NSK academy (www.nskacademy.com) online training platform to discover the latest AIP+ (Added Value Programme) tutorial. Comprising a course, video and questionnaire, trainees can work their way through the new mechanical tools module, receiving a certificate upon successful completion.

3rd May 2018

ESAB Renegade ET 300iP receives Red Dot Award

The Red Dot Award has been a revered international seal of outstanding industrial design quality since 1955. ESAB Welding & Cutting Products announced that its Renegade ET 300iP DC TIG/MMA inverter has received the Red Dot Award for product design in the Industrial Equipment, Machinery and Automation category.

2nd May 2018

Single-use pharma tech on a digital DCS platform

Rockwell Automation to showcase digital transformation, security and single-use pharma capabilities and how it can help provide support at every step of the journey.

2nd May 2018

Pryor launch on-the-fly laser component marking at Automechanika

Pryor Marking Technology will be showcasing its comprehensive product range for identifying and tracing parts in the automotive manufacturing process at Automechanika 2018, with a strong focus on laser marking.

1st May 2018

Rockwell joins industry effort on OPC UA time-sensitive networks

Rockwell Automation is joining ABB, Belden, Bosch Rexroth, B&R, Cisco, Hilscher, KUKA, National Instruments, Parker Hannifin, Phoenix Contact, Pilz, Schneider Electric, TTTech, and WAGO (collectively known as Shapers) to create a communication system for real-time and sensor-to-cloud applications in industrial operations. The technology will be based on the OPC UA protocol, which allows easy and secure sharing of information across different vendor technologies, and the time-sensitive networking (TSN) suite of standards, which helps improve latency and robustness in converged industrial networks.

30th April 2018

Hylec celebrates Debox S and SL in line junction box success

Hylec-APL is celebrating the success of its Debox in-line cable junction box, which has sold over 3.5 million units to date. Designed to make installers and contractors' lives easier and save hours of installation time by including everything installers need to join cables, the original Debox was launched in 2015, the brainchild of Hylec-APL CEO, Andy Hatter. The second generation Debox S and Debox SL followed in September 2016, the Debox SL being the UK's first-ever 100 per cent screwless junction box design. This innovative, maintenance-free cable junction box from Hylec suits internal applications, including ring main lighting, LED lighting and power. It is IP20 protected and meets GWT 650 degreeC testing and British Standard EN 60670-22 for electrical accessories for fixed electrical installations.

27th April 2018

Spotlight on productive additive manufacturing at MACH 2018

At MACH 2018, held at the NEC in Birmingham, UK, from April 9th-13th, Renishaw showcased the benefits of its additive manufacturing products range to manufacturers. The company exhibited its additive manufacturing products and software in the 3D Printing Zone as well as a stand dedicated to its extensive range of metrology products. During MACH, Renishaw was visited by Sir Ben Ainslie, Team Principle and Skipper for the Land Rover BAR America's Cup team, who thanked Renishaw for its significant contribution to the team.

27th April 2018

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