Machine Building

Camlock Systems protects cash on luxury cruise liner

The crew of the cruise liner Queen Elizabeth make cashless payments with a rechargeable payment card. The payment system was designed and manufactured by Protouch Solutions Ltd, and the P491 high-security pushlock manufactured by Camlock Systems Ltd keeps the money safe

25th July 2012

Oil-free, low-pressure blowers help protect bio-cultivation

Low-pressure, oil-free blower technology enables the delivery of high-quality compressed air and reduces energy costs

20th July 2012

ContiTech develops bearings for V-Drive transmission in yachts

Double bush bearing is designed to handle pressure and tensile load, and compact integrated V-drive transmissions require less installation space for the same performance

19th July 2012

3D design plays key role in unprecedented Antarctic expedition

British Antarctic Survey uses Autodesk's Digital Prototyping software to find clues to beginning of life on earth and climate change

17th July 2012

Asset improvement programme delivers savings for sludge press

NSK delivers four-times bearing life and reduced downtime costs on operation of sludge press in paper recycling

12th July 2012

Laser line profile sensors for inspecting IC pins and connectors

Micro-Epsilon's scanCONTROL laser line series supports successful high-speed, inline inspection of IC pins, connectors and contacts

11th July 2012

Press control system upgrade improves productivity and safety

Walsall-based Presscare has upgraded two 600 tonne power presses for Covpress and a 100 tonne press for MiTek using Pilz PNOZmulti configurable safety relays with diagnostic operator screens - improving press reliability, throughput, operator usability and safety.

10th July 2012

Hansford Sensors helps racer Ingram to set sights on GT title

Hansford Sensors is sponsoring 18-year-old Tom Ingram in grassroots UK motorsport.

8th July 2012

Maintenance-free plastic bearings enable cost savings

Maintenance-free plastic bearings from igus enable scientific equipment manufacturer to make significant cost savings, bringing reliable and long-life operation

8th July 2012

Pioneering cloud computing asset performance management system

The heavy equipment OEM M.G. Bryan Equipment Co., with help from Rockwell Automation and Microsoft, is piloting a system that uses Windows Azure for remote management of high-tech oil and gas equipment

6th July 2012