Machine Building

Truck rental firm boosts compressor performance with BOGE

By replacing its existing compressor with a state-of-the-art BOGE C 15 DR model, a truck rental and fleet management company in Greater Manchester is saving money, effort and energy.

13th June 2017

Eaton develops electro hydraulic precision control machine

Market shifts within industry 4.0, intelligent factories and smart energy are challenging companies to offer the seamless integration of multiple different technologies and disciplines. Within this field Eaton's complementary electric and hydraulic expertise can bring easier and faster solutions. This combined knowledge can make it simpler for customers to do business with Eaton, as it presents one face to the customer. Application experts have the required practical knowledge to recommend a product that addresses these stated markets shifts.

12th June 2017

Steering robot for vehicle testing uses custom motor from PMW

A brushless DC motor has been designed by Printed Motor Works for use in dynamic vehicle testing. The high power-density motor is part of a steering robot developed by Anthony Best Dynamics.

8th June 2017

Light curtains for safeguarding packaging systems

Accepting responsibility - this is the company philosophy of Hamburg-based company Dr Weigert, the developer and manufacturer of cleaning and disinfecting agents. Not only does this include responsibility for hygiene and protecting the environment, but also protecting the company's employees from dangerous manufacturing and logistics processes.

5th June 2017

Hoist drives rise to the challenge

High-rise landmarks, such as 122 Leadenhall Street, London, come with their own, custom-tailored maintenance access system. Material and window cleaning personnel are transported by means of hoists installed on the rooftop. Powerful, safe drives are an essential part of this reliable system.

5th June 2017

Increase productivity with digital mobile maintenance

Digital mobile maintenance is a technique for quickly and easily making production process productivity improvements for minimal investment through the application of digitalisation as part of an Industry 4.0 plant implementation programme.

2nd June 2017

Continuous IR monitoring ensures plastic weld integrity

Plastics play an increasingly important role in product design and IR welding is a popular method of joining these components. For one manufacturer of instrument panels and cockpit systems, Yanfeng Automotive Interiors, IR welding has proved a sound investment and it is complemented by FLIR thermal imaging to monitor the efficiency of the process. This technology is responsible for ensuring consistent welding quality, high product throughput and reduced wastage.

2nd June 2017

How can 3 grams of structural adhesive pull a 208 ton train?

To demonstrate the high strength, rapid curing and durability of its new hybrid Loctite Universal Structural Bonding adhesives, Henkel used just 3 grams of adhesive to pull a train weighing 208 tons.

1st June 2017

Production machinery refurbishment & upgrade improves efficiency

One of the UK's most prestigious food packaging companies has implemented a full machine refurbishment on one of their busy production lines. The refurbishment included the complete upgrade of the functional safety system.

25th May 2017

Mitsubishi robot used to automate printer cartridge refills

A team of UK maintenance engineers has developed a new automated cartridge refill cell built around a Mitsubishi Electric articulated arm robot. The cell quickly and accurately refills printer cartridges, making the company's recycling programme more cost-effective to operate. The design has proved so successful that it is now being rolled-out to other plants around the world.

24th May 2017