Machine Building

Design Engineering

What Makes Something Feel Well Made?

What Makes Something Feel Well Made?

From the resistance of a control knob to the feel of a handle, Rencol Components explores how seemingly minor design decisions can have a major influence on perceptions of quality.

20th August 2026

IP-rated Pole-mount Plastic Enclosures for IoT/IIoT and Factory Automation

IP-rated Pole-mount Plastic Enclosures for IoT/IIoT and Factory Automation

Advanced technoPLUS (IP 66, IP 67, IP 69K) plastic enclosures from Rolec for pole-mount electronics that must survive dust, moisture or high-pressure washdowns.

5th August 2026

Practical insights offered at hands-on Drive Technology Insight event

Practical insights offered at hands-on Drive Technology Insight event

Design and installation engineers from across the UK assembled at The British Motor Museum on 20 May for maxon's Drive Technology Insight event. Drive Technology Insight 2026: Innovations in Precision Motion, offered a day of tech talks and engineering discussion on precision drive systems based on compact brushless DC and DC motor technology, transmission, and controls.

3rd June 2026

SPIROL Receives 2025 Supplier Excellence Recognition Award from Caterpillar

SPIROL Receives 2025 Supplier Excellence Recognition Award from Caterpillar

SPIROL is proud to announce that it has received the 2025 Supplier Excellence Recognition Award from Caterpillar Inc. This prestigious award recognises suppliers who demonstrate world-class performance and a sustained commitment to quality, delivery, and operational excellence.

24th March 2026

The robust metal switch with RGB visualisation

The robust metal switch with RGB visualisation

The proven MSM II switch family continues to grow: With the Common Anode variant, SCHURTER offers maximum compatibility with modern control architectures.

9th January 2026

CADENAS becomes newest technology partner in the Eplan Partner Network

CADENAS becomes newest technology partner in the Eplan Partner Network

With a contract signed live at the SPS in Nuremberg, Germany, CADENAS is now the newest member of the Eplan Partner Network. CADENAS Managing Director Terry Jonen and Eplan Managing Director Haluk Menderes signed the new technology partnership agreement on 26 November 2025.

12th December 2025

Farnell launches The DevKit HQ for embedded evaluation boards, kits and tools

Farnell launches The DevKit HQ for embedded evaluation boards, kits and tools

Farnell has launched The DevKit HQ, a new online resource that brings together evaluation boards, development kits, single board computers (SBCs), tools and technical documents in one place.

19th November 2025

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