Machine Building

Energy chain applications wanted for vector award 2018

igus has announced a call for entries for the vector award 2018. Now in its sixth year, the biennial event recognises the innovative use of energy chain systems in numerous applications, from handling energy and data safely on the arm of an industrial robot to an outdoor camera system that films high-speed track events without interruption and vibration.

4th December 2017

Exhibition of the Month

If you are thinking of attending Southern Manufacturing and Electronics in February as an exhibitor or visitor, this short video will whet your appetite.

30th November 2017

HBM adds new Tips and Tricks section to website

HBM has upgraded its customer support services by adding a Tips and Tricks section to its website. This new development provides an extensive collection of technical articles, tutorials, check lists and videos covering topics relating to:

30th November 2017

Industry 4.0 Summit and Factories of the Future Expo 2018

Registration is open for a set of events taking place in Manchester on 28 February and 1 March 2018 to help small and medium-sized companies (SMEs) learn about, adopt and benefit from Industry 4.0.

29th November 2017

Baumer supporting the development of tomorrow's engineers

Baumer Ltd have become official partners with Ron Dearing UTC as part of an initiative to train and develop the next generation of engineers. Commenting on their sponsorship, Jon Sumner, Sales Director of Baumer Ltd says: "We believe it's very important to encourage students to get involved in engineering and our sponsorship of Ron Dearing UTC is our way of contributing to the success of this scheme in helping to develop tomorrow's engineers".

29th November 2017

Pacepacker heading to EEF nationals

Having taken regional gold for innovation in this year's prestigious EEF Future Manufacturing Awards, Pacepacker Services is heading to the national competition organised by the manufacturers' organisation in January 2018.

29th November 2017

Bosch Rexroth to launch UK Industry 4.0-ready guidance platform

Bosch Rexroth is launching an intuitive guidance system to help UK manufacturers network their assembly line in preparation for Industry 4.0. Available in March 2018, the modular system, known as ActiveAssist, operates alongside a production worker to streamline the assembly process and minimise errors. ActiveAssist guides the worker through each assembly stage using clear, visual instructions delivered through a projector, a pick-to-light system highlighting which components are needed, virtual surfaces and data glasses (such as Google Glass).

28th November 2017

BOGE scoops top German Industry 4.0 award

BOGE Compressors has beaten off stiff competition to win this year's Diamond Star "˜Best Industrial Business Solution 4.0' Award. Demonstrating its strong commitment to the digital transformation of industry and the concepts of Industry 4.0, BOGE has scooped the major industrial award at this year's Diamond Star Excellence in Business Awards.

28th November 2017

How the world really turns with igus

igus has released a new video that outline some of the company's capabilities. When founder Günter Blase first said: "show me your problem part and I'll find you the right solution", this became the motto of igus. With more than 3000 employees between its head office in Germany and 35 subsidiaries, and representative partners in more than 80 other countries, igus certainly has a global reach - giving customers the local service they deserve.

28th November 2017

Hansford Sensors wins EEF Future Manufacturing Award

Hansford Sensors has been recognised for its export achievements, winning a prestigious EEF Future Manufacturing Award, in the South East region.

28th November 2017