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18/05/2017 Miniature encoders help advance surgical robot capabilities The demands of robotic surgery, one of the most exciting and rapidly developing areas of medical technology, are encouraging motion control engineers to push the boundaries of their discipline as Gerard Bush an application engineer with ... » Read More

18/05/2017 Classic luxury yacht refitted using Mitsubishi Electric drives When the prestigious luxury yacht Sanssouci Star was refurbished to retain its classic feel but operate with super-modern high-tech equipment, no compromise was made on component quality. » Read More

17/05/2017 Custom enclosures for dairy farming hygiene applications Ambic Equipment is using customised enclosures from Spelsberg UK to house its latest dosing and dilutions system, the EasiDoser. » Read More

16/05/2017 Manufacturers can gain competitive advantage by implementing accreditation Ametek Land reveals in its latest engineering brief how manufacturers can use effective calibration and certification accreditation to gain a competitive advantage. » Read More

15/05/2017 A new generation of brakes for demanding machine applications Warner Electric has built more than 90 years of design and manufacturing experience into its latest Gen4 range of spring operated, electromagnetically released brakes. » Read More

15/05/2017 Engineering industry is home to some of the nation’s worst bosses New data from the UK job site, CV-Library , has found that 90.3 per cent of people working in the engineering industry have had a bad leader, one of the highest of any other sector in the UK. » Read More

15/05/2017 Survey reveals major training gaps in UK industry A survey commissioned by drive and control specialist Bosch Rexroth has revealed worrying gaps in training provision and readiness for Industry 4.0 in the UK engineering and manufacturing sectors. » Read More

10/05/2017 Thorough Examination not enough in hazardous applications Safety company Pyroban is reminding explosion protected forklift users of the need to conduct Ex- annual safety audits (Ex-ASAs) alongside a Thorough Examination to ensure legal compliance and reduce risk in potentially explosive ... » Read More

09/05/2017 The importance of best practice in hydraulic fluid selection Bosch Rexroth has restated the importance of choosing correctly rated hydraulic fluids to optimise performance and safety in mobile applications. » Read More

09/05/2017 Merford keeps the peace at greenhouse site Thanks to noise insulating housing from Merford Noise Control, an Isle of Wight salad grower’s four 6.5+ megawatt gas combined heat and power (CHP) units are not disturbing the peace. » Read More

09/05/2017 Parker adds smart IO-Link connectivity to its valve portfolio Parker Hannifin has added smart connectivity of its pneumatic valve islands to machine controllers by introducing new IO-Link modules that can be quickly integrated with existing Parker valve ranges. » Read More

08/05/2017 Tork® exelCLEAN® - the latest performance improvement solution for cleaning To stay competitive, today’s manufacturing industry is investing heavily in technology – the internet of things, robotics and automation. » Read More

08/05/2017 New series of circuit breakers protects equipment and prevents downtime WEG, a leading global manufacturer of motor and drive technology, has launched the DWB series of modular circuit breakers that can reliably interrupt short-circuit currents up to 80 kA at 415 V to protect plant, equipment, cables and ... » Read More

08/05/2017 Sulzer breathes new life into older pumps with reverse engineering Large pumps have generally been designed to perform for decades, making them a valuable asset that requires periodic maintenance. » Read More

08/05/2017 Innovative wind turbine spherical roller bearings launched SKF’s self-aligning bearings provide exceptional performance and meet service life needs of more than 25 years. » Read More

08/05/2017 Probably the most future proof metal detector series in the world IQ4 offers improved sensitivity, beyond IP69K washdown rating, larger 7” touch screen across all IQ4 model and variable frequency for pipeline & VF models » Read More

08/05/2017 Medium voltage cable for long-travel crane installations Chainflex 6/10kV motor cable with PUR outer jacket, for travels up to 1km » Read More

05/05/2017 Refurbishment underway for Docklands Light Railway As part of the on-going maintenance and refurbishment project of the Docklands Light Railway (DLR), Sulzer has been contracted to inspect and repair the bogie frames of 76 rail vehicles over the next two years. » Read More

05/05/2017 Variable speed compressor increases productivity at worktop manufacturer Natural Stone Surfaces, one of the UK’s leading quartz and granite worktop manufacturers, chose Atlas Copco to upgrade its essential compressed air supply and has improved its productivity and saved over £4,750 in annual energy costs as a ... » Read More

04/05/2017 Automatic film reel changeover enables non-stop production Film reel changeovers without machine stops: thanks to the newly developed film storage facility from the Advanced series KHS now enables automatic changeovers from one reel to the next on its packaging machinery. » Read More

27/04/2017 Focusing on safety in forklift design Every organisation has a responsibility to maintain a safe working environment – failure to do so can have dire legal consequences for the business and its directors. » Read More

26/04/2017 Hannover Messe 2017: Schunk wins Hermes award 2017 The Hermes award is one of the world’s most prestigious industrial technology awards and this year’s winner is German company Schunk. The award was presented during the Hannover Messe opening ceremony Germany’s minister for education and ... » Read More

25/04/2017 Hannover Messe 2017: Strata highlights its Factory of the Future vision to the ... At Hannover Messe Strata Manufacturing PJSC (Strata) showcased how it will support the transformation of manufacturing in the UAE with the landmark plan to build a ‘Factory of the Future’ facility in Al Ain, UAE. » Read More

24/04/2017 Hannover Messe 2017: Modern valve island enhances process reliability At Hannover Messe Bürkert displayed its new valve islands AirLINE (Type 8652) for control cabinets and AirLINE Field (Type 8653) for field installation without control cabinets. » Read More

24/04/2017 Hannover Messe 2017: Huawei and GE release predictive maintenance solution At Hannover Messe 2017, Huawei and GE Digital jointly launched their industrial cloud-based predictive maintenance solution. » Read More