Machine Building

Industrial computing for industry 4.0

Distec will be exhibiting alongside Siemens at the Industry 4.0 Summit at the Manchester Central Convention Complex from April 4-6, 2017. The two companies, based on stand R25, will be displaying a range of industrial PCs and switches designed to help engineers achieve greater control over factory processes. The summit aims to improve awareness of digitalisation across a number of industries, including parts manufacturing, electronics and food and beverage.

20th March 2017

Renishaw launches inaugural North American Solutions Centre

Renishaw has launched its first North American Additive Manufacturing Solutions Centre in Kitchener, Canada. The new facility provides a secure development environment where customers can gain knowledge and confidence using additive manufacturing technologies. The Solutions Centre is staffed with skilled applications engineers and allows customers access to additive manufacturing technology and expertise at a predictable, manageable cost.

17th March 2017

B&R presents IoT offering for legacy equipment at HMI

The new package from B&R makes it possible to integrate older, digitally isolated machines into smart, connected manufacturing systems. The automation specialist will be introducing Orange Box for the first time at Hannover Messe 2017 at Booth D28 in Hall 9.

17th March 2017

How to select the correct cable for moving applications

In a useful new webinar, Justin Leonard, e-chain director at igus, examines the reasons for cable failures in applications that require motion and looks at various factors to consider when selecting a moving cable that will work reliably over millions of operations.

17th March 2017

FB Chain turns over a new leaf

Having been in the leaf chain business in the UK for over 30 years, FB Chain has reaffirmed its commitment to the market by moving to a new purpose-built production facility. Since 1986, FB Chain has established itself as a leading UK industrial leaf chain manufacturer and supplier, all from a 12,000 sq ft - if a little low-ceilinged - premises in Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire.

17th March 2017

Stainless steel precision casting for EMKA enclosure hardware

"Everything but the Enclosur" hardware from EMKA is set to be lighter, stronger and better finished in stainless steel thanks to new processes introduced in their manufacturing systems for locks, hinges, swinghandles etc.

17th March 2017

Compression spring design, general considerations: white paper

This white paper first considers stress, set and weight as important considerations in establishing a custom spring design which need to be understood at the outset. The paper expands on this general discussion with many additional formulae and tables, along with detail considerations required for correct specification of compression springs. Read the full white paper here.

17th March 2017

High-volume production of turbocharger ball bearings in Wales

The Schaeffler UK automotive plant in Llanelli, South Wales has become the global location of choice for the production of turbocharger ball bearings. Start of production is planned for Week 21, 2017.

17th March 2017

How to build low-cost robotic systems using igus robolink

igus has released a video showing how quick and easy it is to build your own robotic systems using the company's modular, low-cost and easy-to-assemble robolink kits.

16th March 2017

Stemmer at UKIVA Machine Vision Conference and Exhibition

Stemmer Imaging will have a team of vision experts on hand at the UKIVA Machine Vision Conference and Exhibition to discuss any vision requirements, applications and training. Stemmer Imaging is the UK's largest independent supplier of vision technology and services to industrial and scientific OEMs, system integrators and reseller markets, and will be delivering seminars covering versatile image processing software and high-performance smart camera functionality during the conference.

16th March 2017