Machine Building

STEMlab selected for dense network of dual-mission HF radars

Red Pitaya's STEMlab test and measurement product has been selected for high-resolution radar/broadband data processing in a new dense network of dual-mission HF radars costing only $300 proposed by the well-respected Electrical and Computer Engineering Professor, geospace scientist, and expert in remote sensing hardware/software, Michael Hirsch, Ph.D., from Boston, MA, USA.

5th September 2018

FLIR instruments help students prepare for SpaceX competition

Here's a challenge: build your own Hyperloop pod prototype and test it at Elon Musk's SpaceX headquarters in California. Who said engineering can't be fun? Engineering students from the University of Edinburgh who were accepted to participate in the exciting SpaceX Hyperloop Pod competition used thermal imaging and measurement technology from FLIR to make sure their prototype was ready for the race.

4th September 2018

150,000 names laser-marked on "˜Heart of Steel' for charity

Pryor Marking Technology is proud to be using their portable laser marking machine to engrave 150,000 names on the "˜Heart of Steel' which is set to become part of a widely anticipated Yorkshire landmark sculpture called "˜The Steel Man'.

3rd September 2018

Tidy workplace and precise dispensing from preeflow eco-PEN450

Franklin Electric, a manufacturer of water and fuel pumps, faced a difficult challenge when tasked with optimising dispensing processes at their Czech production site. The objective was to reduce the waste of UV curing material during the application process. Dispensing equipment previously used by Franklin Electric had been very inaccurate, creating unnecessary waste, high material costs and additional cleaning efforts.

31st August 2018

Condition monitoring for bearings improves grinding process

Monitoring the condition of bearings is not only a way to detect the need for their replacement, but a way to draw conclusions about the state of the entire machine or system. To illustrate the benefits of NSK's Condition Monitoring Service (CMS), two practical examples highlight what can be offered to users of grinding machines.

29th August 2018

Pilz helps BMW implement safe collaborative robot applications

Pilz has been supporting the BMW Group with conformity assessment and CE marking services to ensure the safety of collaborative robot applications across a number of production sites.

25th August 2018

ABB's YuMi cobot serves coffee at Selfridges

The Selfridges store in London's Oxford Street has long been known for showcasing the latest innovations. Throughout its 109-year history the famed department store has played host to a variety of new technologies including the Bleriot XI airplane, the first to cross the English Channel; the first ever public demonstration of a television set; and - more recently - connected devices for the Internet of Things.

23rd August 2018

Smart Condition Monitoring for barley malt production

Muntons Malt, one of the UK's largest producers of malted barley, has chosen the Smart Condition Monitoring (SCM) system from Mitsubishi Electric to protect fans and motors vital to its large-scale and sensitive production process. Used to make beer, spirits and a range of popular foodstuffs, malted barley is produced in large batches where conditions are critical to a consistent product.

22nd August 2018

Leuze sensors used in automated powder coating system

High transfer efficiency, minimum powder output, uniform powder application: powder coating guns are at the core of powder coating. Electrostatic powder coating is a feasible alternative to wet coating for applications in various industries where large quantities are coated in the same colour. At GEMA Switzerland, all system components through to the measuring sensors from Leuze electronic are precisely coordinated. This facilitates economical and ecological coating results as well as optimum working conditions.

3rd August 2018

Bowman uses 3D printing to boost performance of roller bearings

Bowman International, an innovator in bearing design and manufacture, has invested in a HP 4200 Multi Jet Fusion 3D printer for the manufacture of end use bearings, seals and cages. The HP machine, supplied by UK Channel partner Europac3D, will help reduce the cost of parts whilst increasing the functionality of end products and speed to market.

2nd August 2018