Machine Building

New interactive training workshops for metal 3D printing

Additive manufacturing, and metal 3D printing in particular, is becoming talked about more and more. Croft Additive Manufacturing has been using this technology for over four years and the company is concerned that 'UK PLC' is being left behind. It is Croft's intention to share some of its knowledge and experience with others. The company is therefore organising a series of interactive training workshops so that attendees with little or no knowledge can gain 'hands on' experience, together with a basic understanding of the procedures and the designs that can be manufactured.

19th December 2017

PPMA Seminar - CE Audit

PPMA Ltd (the Processing & Packaging Machinery Association) is running a seminar, CE Audit, on 31 January 2018 at the Marriott Hotel in Leicester. By undertaking a CE Audit before accepting a new machine, a buyer can bring non-compliances to the attention of the machine builder prior to delivery, and before the final payment is made.

19th December 2017

Clear, concise website promotes commonsense approach to SCADA

Products4Automation (P4A) has launched a new website, www.products4automation.co.uk, designed to be of maximum use to control engineers and others interested in SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) technologies, visualisation of industrial processes, energy monitoring and building management.

15th December 2017

Manufacturing extravaganza set to return to NEC in April 2018

The biennial co-located events Drives & Controls, Smart Industry Expo, Fluid Power & Systems, Plant & Asset Management, and Air-Tech Exhibitions are once again set to return to Birmingham's NEC (Halls 8, 9 and 10) from 10-12 April 2018, alongside MACH 2018.

15th December 2017

Elesa at Southern Manufacturing Exhibition 2018

The Elesa range of standard machine elements is designed around the needs of manufacturing in all industry sectors, many of which will be on display at the 2018 Southern Manufacturing Exhibition. This takes place on 6-8 February at FIVE, Farnborough.

14th December 2017

Schaeffler takes over remainder of Compact Dynamics

One year after acquiring the majority stake in Compact Dynamics GmbH, Schaeffler has now acquired the remaining 49 per cent stake in the company from SEMIKRON. Through the acquisition of the high-performance electric motor manufacturer, Schaeffler is expanding its expertise in the field of electric motors.

14th December 2017

See Henkel LOCTITE at Southern Manufacturing 2018

Henkel adhesives continue to influence how products are designed and manufactured and none more so than the company's newly introduced range of LOCTITE Universal Structural Bonders. What makes these products stand out from the crowd is their unique formulation. Their many attributes are achieved through Henkel's patented hybrid technology to achieve bond strength, speedy cure and durability - performance qualities that historically have not been available from a single product.

14th December 2017

Procter's new website incorporates machine guard e-shop

Procter Machine Safety has developed an all-new website that is clearer, easier to navigate, and now includes an online shop for SATECH modular perimeter machine guarding components.

13th December 2017

congatec expands French sales partner network

congatec has expanded its French sales partner network and is now listed on the line card of APLUS Système Automation. The company will sell the congatec product portfolio from its five locations in Paris, Lyon, Toulouse, Nantes and Lille. As a result of the distribution partnership, customers will benefit from even better local consultancy and project management expertise. The APLUS team has 50 employees and also supports OEM customers with personalised Embedded Design & Manufacturing Services.

13th December 2017

What you need to know about getting started with CAN-bus

Control Technologies UK has published a new blog post, Getting started with CAN-bus. This provides an excellent introduction to the subject of CAN-bus, particularly for those who are considering using it for the first time.