Repetitive screwdriving task automated by RARUK Automation and VIKASO
1 day agoBritish company Panorama Antennas has automated one of its assembly tasks with a collaborative robot (cobot) solution. The solution was provided by leading robotics and automation distributor RARUK Automation and integrated by Universal Robots Certified Systems Integrator (CSI) VIKASO.
The Engineering Network welcomes new staff member
1 day agoThe expansion of specialist event organiser and online/magazine publisher The Engineering Network (TEN) continues with news of the appointment of a new Sales Executive. Matt Webster has joined the team and reports to the company's Group Sales Manager Sidney Hamilton-Williams.
Electronic locking systems from EMKA
1 day agoEMKA (UK) now offers a full range of electronic locking systems, exemplified by handles such as those used in its Agent E systems, which are suited to stand-alone cabinets and Data Centres using a card or a smartphone app.
Compact, powerful slotless motors ideal for portable devices
1 day agoMOONS' Industries says its new ECU19058 19mm slotless motor is ideal for applications in smaller portable, hand-held devices. This new motor bridges the gap between Moons' 16mm and 22mm diameter models, delivering a robust performance in a compact form.
All-in-one harmonic rotary actuator with Safety Over EtherCAT functionality
1 day agoNew from Motion Control Products is the MGM series all-in-one harmonic rotary actuator - an integrated solution designed for high torque, high precision motion. It combines a servo motor, harmonic gearbox, brake and German-made Synapticon Circulo drive with EtherCAT communications in a single unit, offering compactness and efficiency.
NORD develops individual drive solutions for the baking industry
11 days agoThe drive applications in the baking industry are as individual and versatile as the product produced by these systems. Drive systems that are precisely matched to the respective application requirements are of particular importance. System supplier NORD supports the baking industry with technical and industry expertise and a comprehensive range of modular products.
Motion plastics specialist well-prepared for PFAS ban
13 days agoThe plastics industry is preparing for a potential ban of fluoropolymers, or PFAS, a group of versatile polymers that have many industrial applications. igus has increased R&D resources for developing viable non-PFAS solutions, and is working with customers in automotive, medical, packaging and other industries, to find fully tested alternative materials if required.
3-way Rod Latches from FDB Panel Fittings
12 days agoFDB Panel Fittings and sales partner Weston Body Hardware offers 3-way rod latches which are said to feature an exceptional amount of 'throw' in a 'deadbolt' configuration. They are suited to applications on specialist vehicles such as caravans, trailers, horse boxes, motor homes and van doors, as well as for cupboards, cabinets, machine covers/doors/access panels.
Spanner Locks from FDB Panel Fittings
26 days agoFDB Panel Fittings reports that its Online store now offers many spanner locks ex-stock for industrial applications. These locks feature internationally recognised operating keys based on a tool, spanner or coin and so are widely referred to as 'spanner locks'.
Overcoming the challenges of contact mixing
12 days agoMany industrial applications require the fast, homogenous mixing of materials, including adhesives, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and battery slurry. There are multiple ways of mixing materials, and manufacturers may look to change their mixing process if they identify productivity gains or quality challenges. Kevin Brownsill, Head of Technical: Learning and Development at a Intertronics, discusses common issues with industrial mixing and explains how to overcome them.
We’d like to welcome you to the second
MachineBuilding.Live, building on last year’s highly
successful inaugural event to bring you an even
bigger and more comprehensive overview of our
industry. 2024 will see some 150 exhibitors come
together to provide a unique forum where visitors
can discover and discuss the latest products,
processes and innovations to have emerged over
the last 12 months.
A key element of the event is the workshops
programme, which has this year been extended
to 10, providing a world-class programme that
addresses real-world engineering challenges
and explores today’s most pressing automation
concerns. Half of the workshops will be focused
exclusively on the subject of machinery safety,
with each hosted by a leading expert in machinery
safety. So, if you are a machine builder, systems
integrator or manufacturing professional keen to
automate, this will be an unequalled opportunity
to get right up to date with all the latest UK
Legislation, how to ensure compliance and what
forthcoming changes are likely to appear in the
future.
New at MachineBuilding.Live for 2024 is an Action
Arena. It features some of the latest developments
from leading suppliers and they are being
demonstrated by the experts behind them. Seeing
is believing when it comes to the speed, precision
and repeatability you will witness. Head for the
Compton Suite when you arrive to see some of the
most fascinating and potentially game-changing
innovations to have emerged onto the machine
building scene recently.
When we say “all the answers in one day”, we really
do mean that this is an event where you can get the
maximum return on your time investment. It’s going
to be a fantastic day again, and we very much look
forward to seeing you.
