Machine Building

Global motion control market is returning for solid growth

Following a significant market decline in 2015, the global motion control market regained a concrete growth in 2016, totalling over $10.8 billion hardware revenues, with more than 21 million units shipped. Looking forward, IHS Markit expects the world market for motion control controls to sustain a steady growth trend, registering a 4.4 per cent revenue CAGR from 2016 to 2021, reaching nearly $13.4 billion in revenues in 2021.

30th June 2017

"Open Inspiration" event takes place at Schaeffler

Mutual inspiration and thinking outside the box are the focal topics at the Schaeffler "˜Open Inspiration' innovation fair. For the second time, almost 40 external partners presented themselves in Herzogenaurach.

30th June 2017

Achieve greater value through total precision engineering

A new guide, published by Dawson Shanahan, reveals how an integrated approach to component manufacturing can ensure high productivity and reliable quality. The free guide explores every step in the component manufacturing process, explaining the benefits of a total precision engineering approach. Readers will learn how to eliminate complex supply networks, delivery complications, long lead times and higher levels of in-process inventory, by replacing them with a fully integrated, one-stop solution that covers the full component lifecycle.

29th June 2017

Local engineers' apprentice training programme proves a hit

An apprentice training programme run by Dawson Shanahan has proved a big hit among young prospective engineers in mid-Wales. The firm has filled all the apprentice places up for grabs, having experienced an overwhelming response from the local community.

29th June 2017

SKF inaugurates large-size bearing test centre

SKF has inaugurated its newly built Sven Wingquist Test Centre in Schweinfurt, Germany, an investment totalling EUR 40 million. The centre is the first in the world that is able to test large-size bearings under actual operating conditions. This allows for a more efficient development process for customers, as well as improved bearing performance and increased service life.

29th June 2017

Back to basics: Capturing Great Thermal Images webinar

With the sophistication of thermal imaging cameras growing with each generation, it is easy to forget that the efficiency and accuracy of these devices is very much dependant on the knowledge and skill of the user. That's why FLIR Systems' Infrared Training Centre (ITC) is going back to basics for its next webinar.

29th June 2017

Machinery Directive Harmonised Standards, 9 June 2017

A revised list of Machinery Directive Harmonised Standards was published in the Official Journal (OJ) of the European Union on 9 June 2017. Follow the link to see the B-Type and C-Type standards that are either new or amended.