Machine Building

Functional safety and how it can boost profits

This article from Rockwell Automation explains functional safety for machinery and argues that implementing functional safety can enhance a company's profitability.

1st December 2008

Cyber security for industrial control systems

Karl Williams, a Principal Consultant Security with IPS, explains why industrial control systems need to be protected from cyber threats and offers one approach to this.

19th November 2008

How machine builders can benefit from multicore technology

Jon Severn, Editor of MachineBuilding.net, met Javier Gutierrez, Product Manager for the National Instruments LabVIEW Simulation and Control Design Tools, at the NIDays Conference in London on 4 November 2008, where they discussed the use of multicore processors in machines.

14th November 2008

How to cut the life cycle cost of automation projects

Lenze explains how automation incorporating with motors, brakes, gearboxes and inverter drives can be designed so as to reduce the life cycle cost (LCC) and total cost of ownership (TCO).

12th November 2008

Competency management for machinery safety

Dave Anderson, a consultant with Pilz who also manages the Pilz global competency management scheme, explains what is required to manage competency in the context of machinery safety.

8th November 2008

An introduction to MIG welding

This article from Murex Welding Products outlines the MIG welding process and the types of application for which it is commonly used.

30th October 2008

A guide to specifying sintered self-lubricating bearings

Sintered self-lubricating bearings all look very similar, but how do you know what you are really getting? And how do you make sure you specify them correctly? The experts at Oilite offer the following advice.

24th October 2008

Risk perception and behaviour management

This article from Corus Northern Engineering Services discusses the management of risk beyond the engineering measures that can be taken - such as designing-out hazards and using physical safeguards.

24th October 2008

Industry's hidden threat from computer malware

David Robinson, UK country manager of Norman Data Defense Systems (UK), explains why companies in the manufacturing, process and utility industries are under a considerable and increasing threat from inadequate anti-virus provision.

13th October 2008

Optimised pneumatic filters and other ways to save energy

John Hill, the Marketing Services Manger at Parker Hannifin's Pneumatics Division, explains how filtration technology can substantially reduce energy consumption and costs.

29th September 2008