Machine Building

Gardasoft controllers help automate machine vision systems

At Automate, Chicago, USA, 3-6 April 2017, Gardasoft will be showing a range of controllers that help automate industrial inspection using machine vision. This includes LED lighting controllers such as the new TR-HT high power and the TR100 board level controllers, as well as the TR-CL Series of single channel industrial Lens Controllers. The TR-CL Series provides very accurate and repeatable control of Optotune EL-10-30 and EL-16-40 focus-tunable lenses. Also on show will be Gardasoft's versatile Triniti intelligent lighting platform, which can provide complete integration of lighting, camera, lens and image processing control through a single software interface.

14th March 2017

Wonderware UK announces new dates for Next Generation Roadshow

Wonderware UK is hosting a series of regional special events, where it will give manufacturers and system integrators an exclusive look at the company's new developments. The Next Generation Roadshow will explore Wonderware's innovations, providing delegates with a greater understanding of the future of the industrial landscape and how they can ensure they are prepared for it. The day-long events will take place on 25 April at the Madejski Stadium in Reading, and on 17 May at Old Trafford's Evolution suite.

14th March 2017

Intelligent systems for process optimisation from Werma

Werma Signaltechnik will be on stand 208 at IntraLogisteX (Ricoh Arena, Coventry) on 15/16 March 2017 promoting its three easily retrofitted intelligent systems for process optimisation.

14th March 2017

Schunk to show new product lines at Advanced Manufacturing 2017

Schunk will once again be showcasing why its workholding and toolholding product range is the industry benchmark at the Advanced Manufacturing exhibition. At the Birmingham NEC from the 6th to 8th June on Stand G61, the family owned company will be showing a variety of new and established product lines.

10th March 2017

Air Kraft wins Atlas Copco Distributor of the Year award

Coventry-based Air Kraft has repeated its outstanding performance of previous years by winning the 2016 Atlas Copco Compressors Distributor of the Year award.

10th March 2017

Current-limiting devices: Strengthening the weakest SCCR link

Eaton has published a white paper entitled Current-limiting devices: Strengthening the weakest SCCR link, and an associated UL 508 A control panel design guide, to help OEMs who export comply with new short-circuit protection requirements being implemented by the North American National Electrical Code (NEC) in 2017.

10th March 2017

Hylec to show professional ranges at Elex, Manchester

Hylec-APL is showcasing its products for professional electricians and contractors on Stand E112 at Elex at Event City in Manchester. Established and respected for its wide range of high-quality electrical components, Hylec-APL has invested significantly in product development in the last few years. This has resulted in many innovative new ranges for the professional installer that not only save valuable time on site but also offer superior specifications and better quality at a competitive price point.

10th March 2017

igus LiveChat enables customers to get quick technical advice

Further enhancing its customer service, igus is launching LiveChat. The online service, which is available Monday to Friday during regular business hours, enables customers to talk directly with igus technical advisors.

10th March 2017

Register for free entry to RoboBusiness Europe and TUS Expo

Online visitor registration for RoboBusiness Europe and TUS Expo (The Unmanned Systems Expo) is now live. These events will be hosted in the World Forum, The Hague, during International Robotics Week from 19-21 April 2017. Those interested in visiting can gain free entrance to the exhibition when they register before 15 April. After this date, entry to the exhibition will cost EUR75. To register now for free, click here.

9th March 2017

SKF highlight gearbox remanufacturing service at CONEXPO-CON/AGG

Drawing on its expertise in bearings, gears, seals and lubrication, SKF will be demonstrating how its industrial gearbox remanufacturing service can deliver performance enhancements and extend the service life of obsolete or damaged gearboxes at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017.

9th March 2017