Machine Building

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

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