Machine Building

Panduit Corp. announces Dennis Renaud to become CEO

PANDUIT Corp. has announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Dennis Renaud as CEO, effective 23 January 2018. Tom Donovan will retire from the role of CEO and support the transition in an advisory capacity.

26th January 2018

Five things you'd never have guessed were 3D printed

When it comes to additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, you would like to think you've seen it all. Check out this video from igus to watch five things you'd never guess were 3D printed.

26th January 2018

Mouser to distribute Insight SiP Turnkey BLE Modules

Mouser Electronics is announcing a global distribution agreement with Insight SiP, providers of ready-to-use radio frequency (RF) modules for Bluetooth low-energy applications. Through the agreement, Mouser will stock Insight SiP's Bluetooth low-energy modules, designed for low-power wireless connectivity applications, such as telecom and mobile computing, portable consumer devices, health care, connected automobiles, industrial, and Internet of Things (IoT).

26th January 2018

Finance 4.0 helps machine builders benefit from Industry 4.0

Siemens Financial Services (SFS) has published a research paper, Digitalization Productivity Bonus: Machine Building - What value does digitalization offer machine building manufacturers?, which investigates the value of digitalization for machine builders in China, France, Germany, India, the Nordics, Poland, Russia, Spain, Turkey, the UK and the USA. The potential value of digitalization is estimated to be between $103.2bn and $160.5bn for the global machinery and equipment industry.

25th January 2018

Renishaw searches for record number of apprentices

Renishaw is recruiting for a record number of 50 apprentices across its Gloucestershire and South Wales sites. The company offers an award-winning scheme, where apprentices gain nationally recognised qualifications, some up to degree level, alongside on-the-job experience. Renishaw's apprentices earn while they learn, benefitting from a competitive salary and benefits package.

25th January 2018

Festo focuses on smarter automation at Drives & Controls show

At this year's Drives & Controls Exhibition in the Smart Industry Expo, Festo will be showcasing exciting new developments and products for smarter automation.

24th January 2018

New report: Budgets identified as major barrier to training

Bosch Rexroth advises a limited training budget is a major barrier to competitiveness, directly impacting profitability. A survey commissioned by the company highlights the correlation between training adoption and budget, and the impact this is having on implementation of Industry 4.0.

24th January 2018

elobau to exhibit at NFPC Industry Open Day 2017

elobau UK will be demonstrating products from their operator controls, level measurement and machine safety product ranges at the National Fluid Power Centre Industry Open Day at the NFPC training centre in Worksop on 21st February 2017

24th January 2018

CLPA highlights growth of CC-Link IE development options

The CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA) is highlighting the growing range of CC-Link IE development options at this year's SPS/IPC/Drives fair. CLPA offers a comprehensive range of options for device makers wanting to get on board, whether with CC-Link IE's open gigabit Ethernet, or the recently introduced CC-Link IE Field Basic (IEFB) option, which extends CC-Link IE compatibility to 100Mbit Ethernet devices.

23rd January 2018