Machine Building

Collaborative automation - a guide to common applications

In its new white paper - An Introduction to Common Collaborative Robot (cobot) Applications - Universal Robots provides an overview of how the technology can be easily integrated into common industrial applications to improve manufacturing processes.

5th February 2018

RARUK Automation at MACH 2018

RARUK Automation is appearing at MACH for the first time and with a wider-than-ever choice of automation products to inspire visitors. A dedicated automation company that specialises in systems with an edge, RARUK Automation has substantially increased its product programme during the last year and will be introducing several new additions at the show.

5th February 2018

Free HBM webinar: Piezoelectric or strain gauge technology?

When it comes to deciding which force sensor is the right one for your application, HBM has the answer in its Piezoelectric or Strain Gauge Technology webinar, which takes place on 23 February 2018 at 9am (GMT).

5th February 2018

BFPA seminar: Getting ready for GDPR

The new GDPR rules come into force on 25 May 2018. If you have yet to establish a cost-effective and practical way of meeting your legal obligations under these new rules, you are certainly not alone. However, if you do not prepare for GDPR, you will be in breach of the law - and the Information Commissioner's Office has said it is expecting companies to comply. Non-compliance can result in significant fines.

2nd February 2018

National Fluid Power Centre Industry Exhibition & Open Day 2019

The NFPC (National Fluid Power Centre) is hosting the 2019 Industry Exhibition & Open Day on Wednesday 20 February at its facility in Worksop, Nottinghamshire.

2nd February 2018

Renishaw appoints new Chief Executive

Renishaw plc is announcing changes to key executive roles. Sir David McMurtry has decided that he wishes to hand over his Chief Executive responsibilities. Sir David and the rest of the Board are pleased to announce the appointment of William Lee as Chief Executive with effect from 1 February 2018. Sir David will remain Executive Chairman with responsibility for group innovation and product strategy.

2nd February 2018

Stemmer Imaging acquires Data Vision

Stemmer Imaging has acquired Data Vision by means of an asset deal effective 31 January 2018. Data Vision is a highly specialised provider of imaging and machine vision systems in the Netherlands. This acquisition further strengthens the position of Stemmer Imaging in the Benelux countries.

2nd February 2018

Profibus, Profinet and IO-Link seminar comes to Glasgow

This free-to-attend seminar on Profibus, Profinet and IO-Link takes place at the AFRC, Catapult Centre, Inchinnan, on 17 April 2018. It addresses the key practical issues arising from the use of digital communications technologies in automated manufacturing and process industry applications, with particular attention to Industry 4.0 and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).

1st February 2018

RS Components announces distribution agreement with IDEC

RS Components has announced a distribution agreement for the EMEA region with IDEC EMEA, manufacturer of innovative industrial automation and control products. The recently signed deal between the two companies builds upon the longstanding and successful relationship between APEM and RS, following the acquisition of the APEM group by IDEC EMEA in March 2017. RS is the first distributor in Europe to stock the IDEC range, which will initially include more than 1000 part numbers available to RS customers in EMEA with more to follow in the coming months.

1st February 2018