Machine Building

Intel to support Industry 4.0 Summit 2018

For nearly half a century Intel has been supplying leading-edge computing technology to industrial customers. This extensive experience gives Intel a unique perspective on industry trends, end user pain points, systems integrator challenges and OEM (original equipment manufacturer) requirements.

28th November 2017

Richard Halstead, EEF Director, to chair Industry 4.0 Summit

Organisers of the 2018 Industry 4.0 Summit have announced that Richard Halstead of the manufacturers' organisation EEF will Chair of the first day of this second annual event.

28th November 2017

Industry 4.0 Academia to take place with Industry 4.0 Summit

In response to game-changing technologies that are set to transform the global manufacturing sector, The University of Manchester has announced a 'unique academic conference' to showcase the latest science and engineering behind this disruptive phenomenon. Professor Paulo Bartolo and Dr Carl Diver, from The University of Manchester, have jointly announced Industry 4.0 Academia, which will run in collaboration with the Industry 4.0 Summit in 2018.

28th November 2017

Growing automation team for RARUK Automation

RARUK Automation, the robotics and automation sister company of R. A. Rodriguez, has made several new appointments to enhance its technical competence and regional response. The first is Iain Wallace who, as Senior Robotics Engineer and based in Blackburn, is now responsible for technical advice and sales in the North of England and Scotland.

27th November 2017

BOGE appointments reinforce customer service

The latest appointments at BOGE are designed to meet the growing demand for its products and services, and strengthen still further its already impressive customer care.

27th November 2017

The Lenze online Advent Calendar is back!

The Lenze Advent Calendar is back, full of fun, information and prizes. As Christmas draws near, Lenze is launching the traditional online Advent Calendar with a dash - celebrating a 70-year company anniversary and looking forward to a dynamic future with Motion Centric Automation.

27th November 2017

Digi-Key delivers Cypress Semiconductor PSoC 6 BLE Pioneer Kits

Customers who opted in to be early adopters of the Cypress Semiconductor PSoC 6 BLE Pioneer Kit through Digi-Key Electronics will be seeing the product arrive at their doors shortly. The company has received its highly-anticipated stock and has begun processing and shipping customer pre-orders.

27th November 2017

Digi-Key to benefit from $300 million expansion

Digi-Key Electronics is to create over 1000 new jobs and build a 1,000,000 square-foot expansion to continue to serve its customers globally. The new facility will be located adjacent to its current headquarters in Thief River Falls, USA.

27th November 2017

Applied Automation acquires precision toolmaking company

Applied Automation has announced the purchase of precision toolmaking firm PTG Precision Engineers Ltd. This latest move pushes the workforce above 200 and is a further demonstration of the company's ambition and ongoing success to date. The acquisition is strategically important to the company.

24th November 2017

New SKF online catalogue simplifies bearing selection

The latest edition of SKF's popular Rolling Bearings Catalogue is now available online. This new publication has been prepared as an essential engineering reference for users of rolling bearings, covering their appropriate selection, configurations and applications, and providing detailed guidance on correct installation procedures to ensure long and trouble-free service life.