Machine Building

Machine Building

Kempston Controls signs new Mitsubishi Electric distribution agreement

25th April 2025

The versatile door opener for intelligent automation

The versatile door opener for intelligent automation

IO-Link as a global standard for smart sensor integration opens up a wide range of possibilities for customers in automation. And this is exactly where SICK comes in. The new SIG300 IO-Link Master from SICK combines flexibility, connectivity and user-friendliness, making it a crucial component for efficient automation tasks.

25th April 2025

BPX celebrates 60 years of innovation and service

BPX celebrates 60 years of innovation and service

2025 marks a significant milestone for BPX, as it celebrates its 60th anniversary. To celebrate, BPX has planned a series of activities and events throughout the year with the first event taking place at the end of April at Oulton Hall, close to Leeds.

23rd April 2025

Speed controller now includes CANopen communications

Speed controller now includes CANopen communications

maxon has enhanced its ESCON2 speed and current controller with CANopen communications. The update is available with new firmware and applies to controllers already in use as well as new products. ESCON2 operates with DC and brushless DC (BLDC) motors. Additional firmware developments have also improved the device's speed control capabilities.

23rd April 2025

Smarter and safer M100 Electronic Motor Starter

Smarter and safer M100 Electronic Motor Starter

Rockwell Automation has announced the launch of the M100 Electronic Motor Starter, enabling industrial organisations to simplify panel wiring and reduce component and engineering complexities with advanced functional safety solutions and more refined motor starting capabilities.

17th April 2025

Smart, heavy duty encoders ideal for challenging applications

Smart, heavy duty encoders ideal for challenging applications

The latest smart heavy duty encoders developed by sensor specialist Baumer are said to be ideal for demanding heavier industrial applications, such as aggregates, steel, materials handling, ports, cranes and paper mills. They meet the needs of monitoring applications which include asynchronous motors.

11th April 2025

OMRON opens new Automation Centre in Stuttgart

OMRON opens new Automation Centre in Stuttgart

OMRON has celebrated the grand opening of a new Automation Centre in Stuttgart, reaffirming its commitment to innovation, excellence and customer-centric solutions in industrial automation.

11th April 2025

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