Machine Building

Getting the Edge on Smarter Machines

MachineBuilding.net asked Aric Prost, Sr. Director, OEM, Stratus Technologies, to explain a little about Edge Computing and what it brings to the machine builders' party.

28th July 2020

Matching the motor to the application

Selecting the motor for the motion part of an application is rarely straightforward, with different motor technologies all having characteristics that impact on the design in different ways. Here, Dave Beckstoffer of Portescap guides us through the factors to consider.

28th July 2020

Electrical disturbances spark software confusion

The role of microprocessor-based control systems in industry spans the scope of hardware and software solutions, from back-office IT systems and telecommunications to factory floor automation control systems. If engineers want to maintain productivity, they must do more to protect all this equipment from electrical disturbances, argues Jeff Edwards, CEO of transient surge protection specialist, Energy Control Systems.

24th July 2020

Enclosures for outdoor electrical installations

The choice of enclosure should never be an afterthought, left to the end of the project or under-budgeted, and this is especially true for outdoor installations. Here Chris Lloyd, Managing Director of enclosure manufacturer Spelsberg UK, explains why a suitable enclosure is important and outlines a strategic approach to enclosure selection.

21st July 2020

Drive controllers and filters minimise power losses

Fabian Fischer of KEB Automation takes a brief look at motor filters and the minimising of power losses in typical applications.

16th July 2020

Pick, purchase and programme your first industrial robot

Nigel Smith, Managing Director of TM Robotics, gives advice to manufacturers who may be about to make their first robotic investment.

15th July 2020

What does the future hold for food & beverage manufacturing?

Emma Ryde, Rittal's Product Manager Industrial & Outdoor Enclosures, says food and beverage manufacturers of all sizes are now facing huge operational challenges.

10th July 2020

Smart Condition Monitoring: no additional measurement sensors

Condition monitoring has come a long way since the shop floor foreman listened to a machine via his screwdriver. In this article Marc Vissers of Lenze takes a more modern look at the subject.

8th July 2020

Metal bellows - an enabling technology for many applications

ABSSAC MD Simon Cattle looks at complexity of shape, wall thickness tolerance, integral strength and capability for engineers familiar with the traditional electroforming process and metal bellows.

26th June 2020

Small electric motors

Can space limitations prevent small motors from delivering big power? Here, Dave Walsha of EMS Ltd shares his insights in achieving small yet powerful technology

26th June 2020