Machine Building

How to create animatronics with robolink D

An igus video stars a T-Rex that looks as if it is smiling, just about to say, "Boo!" However, if we were to strip away the skeletal pieces, underneath are modular parts from igus.

29th September 2017

Double packing boost for global hand hygiene company

Finalist in the PPMA Most Innovative Packaging Machinery Award 2017, Pacepacker has more than doubled the output for a hand hygiene supplier by automating the case erection, loading and palletising tasks previously performed manually. Several elements line, including how Pacepacker now deploys 3D modelling and printing to produce bespoke components, is being showcased at PPMA 2017. Visit stand C50.

28th September 2017

Power Jacks supports defence effort for flood-hit community

Power Jacks products are being used to protect people and property in a community which has experienced major flood problems in the past. The lifting and positioning specialist provided a set of electric linear actuators which play a pivotal role in averting the build-up of debris in a waterway during flood events.

27th September 2017

Machinery safety for new 3D printer - managing risks from lasers

Sintratec, a Swiss newcomer in the 3D printing sector, wanted to address machinery safety and user-friendliness at the earliest possible stage when it was developing its new 3D printer, so it contracted Pilz to provide specialist advice, support and CE marking services.

24th September 2017

Study enhances materials handling performance and reliability

Working alongside logistics specialist Witron, Lenze has been monitoring the performance and reliability of more than 5000 electromechanical drives and 2200 inverters installed at the EDEKA logistics centre in Hamm, Germany.

22nd September 2017

Safe switching for surgical equipment from Herga

Herga Technology is supplying 6448 bellows footswitch and 6763 airswitches to Cipher Surgical Ltd for its OpClear laparoscope lens cleaning system. The innovative medical device delivers saline and CO2 via a disposable sheath procedure kit to maintain continuous and intraoperative clear vision for keyhole surgery.

21st September 2017

Improving electric vehicle R&D with wireless torque sensors

Sevcon in Gateshead, which designs and manufactures high-quality motor controllers and system components for hybrid and electric vehicles, has driven efficiency into its equipment testing regimes by standardising TorqSense transducers from Sensor Technology of Banbury.

20th September 2017

Smooth implementation of PSL Datatrack thrills customers

One issue facing successful subcontract engineering companies is how to deal with the extra administration that goes hand in hand with an increase in orders and winning new customers. Cutting Edge Precision Engineering Ltd (CE Precision), a manufacturer of high-quality precision engineered parts and assemblies, was facing this situation having experienced a recent significant expansion of business. The solution was to invest in a PSL Datatrack production control system.

19th September 2017

Powerstax powers carbon capture installation

Powerstax has supplied a high-power rectifier system to waste management company Future Environmental Technologies Ltd., for a carbon capture installation at a factory in Wales. The installation allows the end user to its reduce C0â‚‚ emissions and store and sell recovered commercial grade C0â‚‚ for other applications.

19th September 2017

Seaworthy drives make marine engineering easier

For their extensive drive programme that enables suitable configurations for almost all torque, speed, and duty type requirements, Nord Drivesystems also ensures that adequate extras and options are readily available to facilitate operation in challenging environments. This was a particular boon to Italian ships outfitter Navalimpianti, as they found that adapting drives for maritime use no longer required a great application-specific engineering effort.

15th September 2017