Machine Building

Fieldbus modules connect 120 drives in pallet conveyor system

When a customer in the food and beverage industry approached PCA about a conveyor system passing through a 90m-long cooling tunnel, the company's engineers were confident that Murrelektronik's specialists could design a tailor-made system using the best in automation technology.

23rd January 2014

PSL Datatrack software has played key role in Killala's success

In the short time since Killala Precision Components in Ireland was acquired by a brother and sister partnership, the company has taken major strides forward. A key initial decision was to invest in PSL Datatrack production management and business administration software. This was based on its ability to interrogate the information recorded from the shopfloor and use it to inform other areas of the system including order entry, purchase orders, stock control and deliveries. This seamless use of data has enabled Killala to provide a highly efficient service to customers.

23rd January 2014

Drive and attachment chains for packaging manufacturers

Technological innovation is currently seen as a major driving force towards achieving improved efficiency, and therefore improved overall performance, in the packaging industry. The manufacture of tubes, cans, bottles etc. is a huge sector; as is the business of filling them. There are many companies involved in this side of the packaging industry and many potential products, from aerosols and pharmaceuticals to food and beverage, but one thing is for sure, they can all benefit from improved reliability in their production lines.

22nd January 2014

Siemens process control technology used in pilot plant

Siemens Industry SIMATIC PCS 7 process control technology is helping an innovative UK business enhance its market offering and support the next stage of its development.

22nd January 2014

Increased capacity with new robotic welding facility

Norbar Torque Tools Ltd has upgraded its welding facility with a new robotic welding cell engineered by Cyber-weld Ltd. Providing Norbar with increased capacity, quality improvements and at the same time taking up less space, the new system is based around a FANUC ARC Mate robot.

21st January 2014

Energy-saving GA VSD+ compressor helps packaging line go green

When Glinwell plc, a horticultural grower and packer, came to install its latest product packaging facility it was found that the plant's existing compressed air supply needed to be upgraded to meet the increased process air demand. By choosing a new Atlas Copco GA VSD+ compressor the company was able to not only ensure reliable system pressure but also achieve substantial energy savings into the bargain.

20th January 2014

3M gives British bobsleigh team new edge with abrasives

The Great Britain Bobsleigh team is preparing for the Winter Olympics with its official sponsor, 3M, by testing various abrasive technologies designed to help enhance its performance.

20th January 2014

Combining laser, vision and robot systems for flexible marking

There are a growing number of applications where components used within the automotive industry require marking for identification and traceability. In certain cases a component may require marking in more than one place, and in some instances a range of part types may also need to be processed. Faced with these problems, a UK manufacturer of automotive fuel systems turned to ES Technology for a highly flexible laser-based marking and inspection system.

20th January 2014

Proto Labs service aids product design business

In Falciano, San Marino, Italy, surrounded by olive groves and vineyards, a young entrepreneur by the name of Federico Corbelli has created a small but growing company specialising in the design and production of vending machines for use in hotels, restaurants and cafÃ©s.

15th January 2014

SRB split roller bearings used in sludge pump operation

Revolvo SRB split roller bearings are providing heavy duty support for the crankshaft of a large sludge pump at a United Utilities waste water treatment plant in Oldham, following operational problems with the pump that resulted in damage to its original bearings and crankshaft.

15th January 2014