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14/05/2018 The everyman guide to motion engineering Machine designers and specifiers increasingly have to look at creating motion control systems. » Read More

11/05/2018 Employers should be promoting increased physical activity to improve mental ... During mental health awareness week, commencing 14 May, The Health Insurance Group is encouraging employers to give staff more support with looking after their physical health – in turn having a positive impact on their mental wellbeing. » Read More

27/04/2018 Early warning of fire prevents huge losses for energy company For companies involved in waste management, spontaneous fires are a fact of life and the critical issue is therefore to detect an outbreak as efficiently as possible and prevent it spreading. » Read More

27/04/2018 Fewer employees taking time off due to sickness according to latest EEF survey EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation, has today published the latest Sickness Absence Benchmark, the annual survey of days missed by employees due to sickness in the manufacturing industry. » Read More

26/04/2018 Chain of innovations helps put Tsubaki at the forefront of technology MRO professionals see the real-world effects of technological innovation. In some instances, this can lead to reduced working pressures, while in others they can be left to (literally) pick up the pieces. » Read More

26/04/2018 Hybrid transport makes personalized mass production profitable At the Hannover Messe, B&R showed for the first time how ACOPOStrak can be combined with conventional conveyor belts. » Read More

25/04/2018 Harmonic filtering on board diamond mining vessel Namibia in southwest Africa has 3,700 square miles of diamond concession at sea, which is expected to yield millions of carats of marine gemstones for the next five decades. CP Automation, helped mitigate harmful harmonics on onboard the ... » Read More

25/04/2018 Babcock Wanson process heating solutions supports chemical plant expansion Blackburn Chemicals has installed a range of Babcock Wanson process heating systems into its Lancashire factory as part of a major expansion programme. » Read More

24/04/2018 Chainflex CFSOFT cables for fast movements in small spaces igus extends its range of chainflex cables with the introduction of cables that are optimised for fast, short strokes with minimum bend radius factor of 5xd. » Read More

05/04/2018 ERIKS warns industrial hose selection is critical to minimising fire risk A one-type-fits-all approach to non-conductive hoses is being used across industry despite many being unsuitable for certain applications and liquids. » Read More

05/04/2018 Extended range of ball bearings now available Applications requiring larger bearing sizes can now benefit from longer maintenance intervals and greater resistance to contamination. » Read More

05/04/2018 Fit-and-forget push-pull actuator ensures high operational reliability The Grob Linear Chain actuator from R.A. Rodriguez is a hugely popular system for push-pull applications involving long strokes, where space is at a premium and weight needs to be minimised. » Read More

14/03/2018 Strengthening the UK’s robotics output New whitepaper explores the challenges facing UK robotics market » Read More

14/03/2018 JCB creates 600 jobs to meet unprecedented demand Unprecedented global demand for JCB equipment will see the company create 600 new jobs in the next three months – with 200 available for immediate start. » Read More

14/03/2018 ThinManager software release improves operator productivity Updated thin client software gives workers better access to production information with improved visualisation and mobility » Read More

13/03/2018 Secure bus communication even for hanging applications Motion plastic specialist, igus introduces the world’s first high-tensile Profinet bus cable for vertical applications, such as storage and retrieval equipment. » Read More

13/03/2018 Low backlash planetary gearboxes are compact & highly precise A new range of Framo Morat planetary gearboxes from R. A. Rodriguez are particularly suitable for applications which call for high positioning accuracy, rigidity, smoothness of running, low operating noise and effective torque transmission. » Read More

12/03/2018 Finlay Central’s space saving solution for transfer station A North Staffordshire waste disposal company has invested in an innovative space-saving solution for its transfer station. » Read More

12/03/2018 Pneumatic valve island offers improved flexibility and process safety The automation of manufacturing processes using pneumatic control has delivered many benefits, especially in hygienic applications where improved productivity, cleanliness and safety have been achieved. » Read More

09/03/2018 Bigger works better New machine from National Flooring Equipment improves productivity » Read More

08/03/2018 Tsubaki innovations on attachment chain Attachment chain is one of the unsung heroes of the industrial world, being critical to the movement of a diverse range of products along the production line. » Read More

07/03/2018 EEF launches approved course for auditing new Health & Safety Standard ISO 45001 becomes first globally recognised standard » Read More

05/03/2018 Vertical integration in the smart factory Here, Lee Sullivan, regional sales manager at COPA-DATA UK, explains the advantages and challenges of vertical integration in the smart factory. » Read More

02/03/2018 Manufacturers begin year with foot hard on the pedal Britain’s manufacturers have begun 2018 in the same upbeat manner they left last year on the back of the continued improvement in global demand together with a pick-up in the UK market, according to a major survey published today by EEF, ... » Read More

01/03/2018 Atlas Copco acquires British company Walker Filtration Atlas Copco, a provider of sustainable productivity solutions, has acquired Walker Filtration. » Read More