Machine Building

Mini-IO adopted as an IEC standard

TE Connectivity (TE) is announcing that the Mini-IO connector has been adopted as an international standard (IEC 61076-3-122) by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).

19th September 2017

IPH and Brammer combine to create industrial supplies leader

IPH and Brammer have combined to create a European leader in the distribution of industrial supplies. Advent International, which took Brammer private from the London Stock Exchange earlier this year, completed the acquisition of IPH on Friday to enable this combination.

19th September 2017

igus white paper: how IIoT is transforming our world

igus has published a white paper entitled "˜How the Industrial Internet of Things has led to the development of next-generation smart plastics with sensing capabilities built in.' Set to grow at a CAGR of 8 per cent from now until 2020, when IIoT will reach a value of over $150bn, the paper assesses the advantages and benefits it brings to businesses operating on global markets.

15th September 2017

IVS opens up its vision expertise to assist machine builders

Industrial Vision Systems (IVS) has opened up its vision expertise and services to more UK & European-based machine builders. IVS already works with some of the largest machine builders in the UK. However, by leaning on its experience in building vision inspection cells, IVS hopes this will help plug the gap in terms of the pitfalls and issues that systems integrators and special purpose machine manufacturers face in integrating complex vision system applications.

15th September 2017

Free expert advice from enclosureanswers.com

Finding the right electrical enclosure can mean the difference between profit and loss for your project. A large order of over-specified enclosures can erode margins, while a poorly specified product can lead to long-term performance problems, which can trigger warranty claims - or worse. This is why www.enclosureanswers.com has been set up, to allow consumers to approach industry experts with technical questions about all aspect of enclosure specification and installation.

15th September 2017

New EMKA Catalogue: small and medium quarter-turn latches/locks

In their new 2017/2018 catalogue, EMKA describe the Program 1012 and 1022 quarter-turn latches and locks in their small to medium size range, for use on small cabinets, wall mounted enclosures, control desks, machine controls, boxes and instrument cases. In these applications their simple insert keys, uniform profile cylinder locks and wing knob options will be of interest to manufacturers and installers alike.

15th September 2017

Brownie group earns badge of engineering honour at Renishaw

Renishaw recently hosted a local Brownie group at its Miskin site in South Wales to help them earn a new badge in engineering. The Brownie group leader collaborated with Renishaw to give the members a project to design and engineer their own name badges for their uniforms. The girls took part in three sessions to earn their badge.

14th September 2017

NIDays invites you to take a glimpse into the future

National Instruments is hosting NIDays Conference and Exhibition, the ultimate learning experience that unites the brightest minds in engineering and science. This year, NIDays London will take place at Sandown Park Racecourse, Esher on Tuesday 28th November 2017.

14th September 2017

HANNOVER MESSE 2018: Industrie 4.0 reaches the next stage

The interplay between automation and energy technology, IT platforms and artificial intelligence is driving the digital transformation of industry. With the lead theme "Integrated Industry - Connect & Collaborat", HANNOVER MESSE 2018 spotlights the potential of this development.

14th September 2017

Schneider names Mike Hughes President, UK and Ireland business

Schneider Electric has appointed Mike Hughes as Zone President of the UK and Ireland. Hughes, who has worked with the company for 15 years, most recently as Executive Vice President of Segments and Strategic Customers, will be responsible for driving the region's business at a time when organisations are seeking profitability and sustainability, amid the challenges and opportunities of the digital economy.

14th September 2017