Machine Building

How igus puts drylin through its paces

In the dry-tech test lab in Cologne, Germany, igus puts its self-lubricating drylin linear plain bearings, linear axes and lead screw modules through their paces.

6th November 2017

congatec brings German Industry 4.0 expertise to China

The Taiwan-located subsidiary of congatec is presenting smart manufacturing IT platforms for "˜Made in China 2025' (MIC 2025) at CIIF, China International Industry Fair (Hall 6.1H, Booth A065) in Shanghai. These instantly deployable computing platforms enable Chinese machine building and manufacturing systems engineers to develop smart, connected manufacturing equipment as well as robotics and intra-logistics devices with situational awareness for collaborative manufacturing.

3rd November 2017

Date announced for Machine Vision Conference and Exhibition 2018

The UKIVA is delighted to announce that its next Machine Vision Conference and Exhibition (www.machinevisionconference.co.uk) will be held on Wednesday 16th May 2018 at Arena MK, Milton Keynes, UK. It will follow a similar format to the highly successful inaugural event held in 2017, which attracted more than 300 visitors.

3rd November 2017

SolutionsPT launches "˜Tech Day' Series

SolutionsPT is hosting a series of events designed to support manufacturers in meeting the growing connectivity and security demands of the digital factory. The "˜Tech Days' will include live demonstrations and workshops, showing how critical infrastructure and software applications have been developed to meet the need for highly available and insightful operational big-data.

2nd November 2017

HBM study shows video in data collection is taking off

According to a recent survey conducted HBM, video use is accelerating in data collection. The study shows that almost half of the respondents (47 per cent) already use video in data recording today, while 54 per cent of the respondents expect video use within their organisation to increase in the next year.

2nd November 2017

SolutionsPT and Schneider Electric host OT Cyber Security series

SolutionsPT and Schneider Electric are announcing an OT Cyber Security event series, aimed at helping today's manufacturers protect their industrial control systems and critical infrastructure. The events will address why industrial environments are becoming more vulnerable to cyberattack, whilst providing pragmatic guidance on building a robust OT Cyber Security strategy.

2nd November 2017

Rockwell Automation at SPS IPC Drives 2017

Some companies have already made progress towards achieving their digital transformation goals, but most are still working out how best to start. There is no "one size fits all" approach because every enterprise has unique requirements. At SPS IPC Drives 2017 (Hall 9, Stand 205), Rockwell Automation will show how it can help every manufacturer and machine builder - wherever they are on their journey towards Industry 4.0.

1st November 2017

Movie of the month

Watch this short video to see the next-generation contrast sensors from SICK that set a new standard for reliability, accuracy and versatility.

31st October 2017

Reliance gain ISO 13485 certification

Reliance have successfully secured ISO 13485 certification. The award made on the 25th October, enables the company to further develop the medical and life sciences business.

31st October 2017

Key appointments at Cliff Electronics support sales growth

Cliff Electronics has strengthened its salesforce in response to continued sales growth. Formerly their Distribution Sales Manager, Dan Walker takes up the new role of General Sales Manager. He will continue to manage the key relationships with their global distribution partners and develop new international markets. Walker has been with Cliff for 7 years and has dramatically increased their distribution sales throughout Europe.

31st October 2017