Machine Building

Optimise vibration monitoring data in pharmaceutical manufacture

A white paper is helping pharmaceutical manufacturers to optimise vibration monitoring data - enabling production and performance to be maximised. The white paper, which has been published by Hansford Sensors and is available as a free download, provides a comprehensive explanation of the vibration monitoring process and the technologies available to enhance it.

10th August 2017

Bearings for those who aren't bulking up

SMB Bearings is now offering a small batch relubrication service. Those looking to buy or relubricate just a few bearings with specialised grease will no longer need to meet minimum order requirements, which can often exceed 1000. This will support cost-sensitive applications and encourage widespread use of specialist grease to ensure bearing longevity.

10th August 2017

Kistler at Interplas 2017: ComoNeo, the next generation

On Stand G80 at Interplas 2017, Kistler Instruments will be showing the latest version of its ComoNeo cavity pressure monitoring system with enhanced capability to meet the needs of today's injection moulding industry. Easily configured to meet specific user needs with up to 32 inputs for piezoelectric cavity pressure sensors, 16 inputs for temperature measurement and 4 analogue voltage channels for machine signals, such as screw position and machine pressure, moves automated production process monitoring into a whole new dimension. The ComoNeo is the system of choice for any injection moulding company that aims to optimize monitoring and analysis of the moulding process to permanently cut costs by increasing productivity and removing defects at the earliest stage in the production process.

10th August 2017

How to manage cables on robotic systems more reliably

In a video from igus, Justin Leonard, igus e-chain director, examines the issues that can occur with traditional corrugated tube, cable and hose management systems used on robots and explains how they can be overcome by replacing them with energy chains.

10th August 2017

SKF services business receives top safety accreditation

SKF services and solutions is a business unit within SKF Industrial Sales UK offering a wide range of contractual engineering services, from on-the-spot and one-off traditional service models, to subscription and performance-based contracts. The business unit is particularly flexible in its operations, solving client problems ranging from small technical issues to plant- and factory-wide overall equipment efficiency improvement.

10th August 2017

Reliance appoint Life Sciences Business Development Executive

Reliance is appointing Dr Ruth Brown as Business Development Executive within their Life Sciences business. Ruth will be responsible for introducing Reliance's products to the Life Sciences industry.

9th August 2017

Optimising machine automation in food and beverage manufacturing

Lenze has published a new technical article explaining how to optimise automation in machinery for food and beverage manufacturing. The technical article is available as a free PDF download from the Lenze website.

9th August 2017

Win a track day with Hylec at Electrical Design & Install Expo

Hylec-APL is showcasing its products for professional installers on Stands 93 and 96 at the Electrical Design and Install Expo (ED&I) at the NEC, Birmingham on September 6 & 7. This inaugural ED&I Expo is sponsored by the Electrical Contractors Association and provides an opportunity for all sectors within the electrical industry to see new products and new technologies, while encouraging the cross-fertilisation of ideas across industry sectors.

8th August 2017

HBM makes its stand at the Automotive Testing Show

HBM will be exhibiting its eDrive testing offering for effective analysing of electric machines and drives, together with its data acquisition range, on Stand 134 at this year's Automotive Testing Show on the 14th and 14th September.

8th August 2017

HepcoMotion to showcase core components at PPMA Show 2017

HepcoMotion will be showcasing a selection of its range of linear motion technology at PPMA Show 2017. Demonstrating the depth of its product ranges suited to designers of processing and packaging machinery, Hepco looks forward to welcoming visitors to its stand (F60, hall 5).

8th August 2017