Machine Building

Southampton students select plastic bearings for Submarine Races

A team from the University of Southampton working on submarine technology is receiving engineer support and engineering-grade plastic bearings through the igus YES (Young Engineers Support) programme. The Southampton University Human Powered Submarine Society (SUHPS) is a group of students that design, build and test human-powered submarines to compete internationally.

12th December 2018

Spelsberg customised enclosures feature in educational rig

TecQuipment, provider of high-quality educational equipment for engineering disciplines across the world, is using customised enclosures from Spelsberg UK in its latest sediment transport channel flume for teaching engineering students about fluid mechanics. To deliver suitable enclosures quickly, the products were produced via Spelsberg's in-house CNC machining service.

7th December 2018

Mitsubishi automation system boosts Denby Pottery's productivity

Although often perceived as a threat to traditional industries, automation can actually empower artisans to have greater control over skilled manufacturing processes and enable improved product quality. When Denby Pottery, a premier producer of handcrafted tableware, looked at refurbishing its process control systems it turned to Mitsubishi Electric's distributor BPX to provide a reliable and well-connected option to efficiently monitor, control and improve their clay production line. Now successfully implemented, Mitsubishi Electric's state of the art system has reduced downtime and improved the quality of their customer's clay processing.

6th December 2018

Reliance supplies custom componentry for satellites

The successful launch of the new SES 12 satellite brings further space flight heritage for Reliance Precision Ltd (Reliance).

6th December 2018

ZF wind turbine gearboxes have Schaeffler cloud connection

Schaeffler and ZF Friedrichshafen are cooperating on a development project aimed at the wind power sector. During operation, wind turbine gearboxes that are equipped with sensors send load data to a cloud-to-cloud system shared by the two companies.

4th December 2018

Switching to NSK linear guides gives nine-times longer life

A UK-based manufacturer of hygienic wipes (wet wipes) is enjoying the benefits of replacing standard linear guides with those manufactured by NSK. After experiencing persistent and expensive breakdown situations, the company opted to upgrade by fitting NSK linear guides, which, thanks to their stainless steel sliders and specially coated rails, have delivered a nearly nine-fold increase in working life. Installed within the framework of an NSK Added Value Programme AIP, the move has resulted in improved machine performance, as well as reduced maintenance and downtime costs.

4th December 2018

Continuous thermal imaging reduces risks in steel mill

Steel breakouts are catastrophic process failures that are both extremely dangerous and costly. Monitoring the health of ladles and torpedoes using thermal imaging can greatly minimise the risk, but a handheld infrared camera can only provide a periodic check on the health of these critical transport structures. ANT Automation has overcome this limitation by developing a system that provides continuous thermal monitoring and at its heart is FLIR thermal imaging.

3rd December 2018

multiCELL controller supports Champagne production

Producing high quality champagne takes time and expertise; ensuring consistent quality requires precision process control and a reliable infrastructure. For CRVC (CoopÃ©rative RÃ©gionales des Vins de Champagne) the installation of a special disgorging line required expert support, which was delivered through a partnership with Bürkert.

29th November 2018

Switching to NSK high-performance bearings saves EUR140,000

Company switches to NSK high-performance bearings, saves EUR140,000

27th November 2018

Gear units with nsd tupH anti-corrosion treatment

Nord Drivesystems has developed the nsd tupH anti-corrosion treatment for use in demanding environments with stringent hygiene requirements. The innovative surface treatment, which makes aluminium drives robust and durable, also impressed the Australian company Smalte Conveying Solutions.

26th November 2018