Machine Building

Renishaw strengthens international business ties with India

At the 12th annual meeting of the UK-India Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO), Rhydian Pountney, Managing Director of Renishaw UK Sales Limited, chaired the Technological Collaboration, Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Working Group. Held at One Great George Street in Westminster, UK, the meeting discussed how the UK and India can further their economic partnership and strengthen the relationship between the two countries.

6th February 2018

New Rittal Hygienic Design brochure

Rittal's new Hygienic Design (HD) brochure "˜Extra Cleanliness Guaranteed' has just been published. It features a range of easy-to-clean enclosures, cooling products and accessories that offer outstanding protection for electrical and electronic equipment, while minimising risks of contamination in hygienic environments.

6th February 2018

Easy commissioning for electro-hydraulics

Errors and inconsistency in the commissioning of hydraulics cost manufacturers time and money. A new software assistant from Bosch Rexroth simplifies commissioning of electronified hydraulics. In just a few simple steps, the Bosch Rexroth software wizard can achieve suitable parameters of motion and reduce initial commissioning time.

5th February 2018

Collaborative automation - a guide to common applications

In its new white paper - An Introduction to Common Collaborative Robot (cobot) Applications - Universal Robots provides an overview of how the technology can be easily integrated into common industrial applications to improve manufacturing processes.

5th February 2018

RARUK Automation at MACH 2018

RARUK Automation is appearing at MACH for the first time and with a wider-than-ever choice of automation products to inspire visitors. A dedicated automation company that specialises in systems with an edge, RARUK Automation has substantially increased its product programme during the last year and will be introducing several new additions at the show.

5th February 2018

Free HBM webinar: Piezoelectric or strain gauge technology?

When it comes to deciding which force sensor is the right one for your application, HBM has the answer in its Piezoelectric or Strain Gauge Technology webinar, which takes place on 23 February 2018 at 9am (GMT).

5th February 2018

BFPA seminar: Getting ready for GDPR

The new GDPR rules come into force on 25 May 2018. If you have yet to establish a cost-effective and practical way of meeting your legal obligations under these new rules, you are certainly not alone. However, if you do not prepare for GDPR, you will be in breach of the law - and the Information Commissioner's Office has said it is expecting companies to comply. Non-compliance can result in significant fines.

2nd February 2018

National Fluid Power Centre Industry Exhibition & Open Day 2019

The NFPC (National Fluid Power Centre) is hosting the 2019 Industry Exhibition & Open Day on Wednesday 20 February at its facility in Worksop, Nottinghamshire.

2nd February 2018

Renishaw appoints new Chief Executive

Renishaw plc is announcing changes to key executive roles. Sir David McMurtry has decided that he wishes to hand over his Chief Executive responsibilities. Sir David and the rest of the Board are pleased to announce the appointment of William Lee as Chief Executive with effect from 1 February 2018. Sir David will remain Executive Chairman with responsibility for group innovation and product strategy.

2nd February 2018

Stemmer Imaging acquires Data Vision

Stemmer Imaging has acquired Data Vision by means of an asset deal effective 31 January 2018. Data Vision is a highly specialised provider of imaging and machine vision systems in the Netherlands. This acquisition further strengthens the position of Stemmer Imaging in the Benelux countries.

2nd February 2018