Machine Building

Mouser signs global distribution agreement with LinkSprite

Mouser Electronics has signed a global distribution agreement with LinkSprite, designers and producers of hardware, firmware, and apps focused on home automation, health care, and more.

12th October 2017

NORD wins Vanderlande Supplier Award

On 12 September, Nord Drivesystems received the Vanderlande Supplier Award 2017. Nord Drivesystems was awarded for their outstanding operational excellence and responsive supply chain, high innovative capability and the company's strong competitiveness. As part of the events of the Vanderlande Supplier Day 2017, Jan-Christoph Block, Director of Regional Management at NORD, accepted the award presented to him by Vanderlande.

11th October 2017

Registration open for Stemmer's UK Vision Technology Forum

Registration is now open for the second day of Stemmer Imaging's UK Vision Technology Forum at the Silverstone Wing Exhibition and Conference Centre, 15/16 November 2017. Visitors can choose between the completely free standalone technology day on 16 November, which follows a similar format to the previous Forums, or a two-day package that also includes an in-depth one-day training course on 15 November, together with gala dinner with entertainment and overnight accommodation.

11th October 2017

Renishaw apprentice shortlisted in Apprenticeship Awards Cymru

Stephen Pickles, a trainee Production Technician who has recently completed an apprenticeship at Renishaw, has been selected as a finalist in the Apprenticeship Awards Cymru 2017 in the Apprentice of the Year category. The winner will be announced at the Celtic Manor Resort, Newport, Wales on October 20th.

10th October 2017

Micro-Epsilon showcase new sensor at Advanced Engineering 2017

At the Advanced Engineering Show (1st November - 2nd November 2017) at the NEC, Birmingham, Micro-Epsilon UK (stand D50) will showcase its full range of sensor technologies, including non-contact capacitive, eddy current and laser triangulation displacement sensors, as well as 2D/3D laser profile sensors, thermal imagers and colour sensors. The stand will also feature two new measurement systems: thicknessSENSOR and moldCONTROL.

10th October 2017

True mass customisation: B&R unveil innovation at SPS IPC Drives

B&R will be kicking off its SPS IPC Drives appearance with a big unveiling on Tuesday, November 28 at 9:30. At Booth 206 in Hall 7, the automation specialist will be presenting a product that will be instrumental in the coming era of mass customisation. B&R Managing Director Hans Wimmer says: "We are revolutionising the way materials move through the manufacturing process."

10th October 2017

New BSI Kitemark for Functional Safety

BSI is launching a new BSI Kitemark for Functional Safety of Electrical, Electronic and Programmable Electronic Systems to help manufacturers demonstrate that their products are effective, fit for purpose and can function in times of emergency.

10th October 2017

Panduit to exhibit at Productronica 2017 Exhibition

Panduit Corp. will be exhibiting at Productronica 2017 Exhibition from 14th to 17th November in Munich in Hall A5 on Stand 570. At the trade fair for electronics development and production, Panduit will be showcasing its PAT 4.0 automatic cable tie installation system, Quick-Build harness board system, and battery powered BlackFin power and grounding installation tools that lead the industry in safety and reliability. Panduit will also showcase cable tie installation hand tools including new metal variants, control panel products, Easy Mark Plus labelling software, identification products, cable ties including PLT4H-147, as well as new terminal block markers.

9th October 2017

Goodfellow celebrates half-century of specialist materials

Goodfellow is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and the company says it will continue to grow and thrive on a tradition of quality products, reliability and personalised service that is as relevant today as it was a half-century ago.

9th October 2017

Pacepacker repeats double automation innovation award win

At the prestigious PPMA Group Industry Awards 2017, Pacepacker Services repeated their 2015 success, winning two processing and packaging innovation awards in one night. In addition to taking home the trophy for the Most Innovative Packaging Machinery for designing a huge fully automated line comprising case erection, loading and palletising, Pacepacker also won the top prize for Most Innovative Ancillary Equipment with its time-saving technology Pallet+.

6th October 2017