Less than 100 days to update machinery CE marking paperwork
TodayWith less than one hundred days to go until the new EU Machinery Regulation supersedes the Machinery Directive, machine builders must ensure they are ready for the changes. And that includes manufacturers of series machines that are already in production, if those machines will be sold in the EU after 20th January 2027, as By Derek Coulson, compliance specialist at Hold Tech Files, explains.
3D vision automates sealant application in the aviation industry
TodayFrench company AKEOPLUS has developed a robot cell that automates the application of a two-component sealant to painted large metal parts. Using the MVTec HALCON machine vision software, the system detects the position of the component, calculates the necessary corrections, and thus enables precise sealant application with an accuracy of +/-0.2 mm, across a large working area.
Kistler launches fibre optic sensor for high-speed strain measurement
TodayThe new 2071A FSI optical strain sensor array from Kistler - FSI stands for Fibre Segment Interferometry - is a robust, non-invasive and easy-to-install fibre optic sensing solution for demanding applications and harsh test environments. It requires minimal space, is extremely lightweight and immune to electromechanical interference, and it can be customised to a high extent.
WSCAD brings Engineering Intelligence to market
TodayWSCAD is introducing ELECTRIX OS, a new generation of engineering software that fundamentally changes the division of responsibilities between engineers and software.
Renishaw introduces 5-axis touch-trigger system with 300 mm inspection reach
TodayRenishaw has launched the PH20 PLUS 5-axis touch-trigger system for coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) to replace its established PH20 head. It offers an over 50 per cent increase in inspection reach compared with the original head, improving access to features deep inside parts and in hard-to-access areas.
Delta presents next-generation technologies at Chillventa 2026
TodayDelta has unveiled its next-generation EC fan motor, broad EC fan portfolios and HVDC and EC pump line-ups for HVAC, data centre, and industrial applications at Chillventa 2026. Together, these innovations help customers improve energy efficiency, simplify system integration and address the growing cooling demands of modern buildings, industrial facilities and AI data centres.
Southco on track with rail industry trends
3 days agoSouthco reports that InnoTrans was again a great platform for the access hardware manufacturer to do what it does best: showcase how the smallest components on a train - the latches, locks, fasteners and hinges - shape rolling stock safety and reliability as well as enhance travel comfort.
How integrated motion is changing the way medical devices are built
11 days agoMedical device engineering has never been simple, but the nature of that complexity is changing. As systems become more capable, the burden of integrating motion components has emerged as a primary design challenge, as the experts at Portescap explain.
Festo introduces new stainless steel motion series for hygienic and harsh automation applications
3 days agoFesto has launched a new stainless steel motion series designed to bring robust, reliable automation to environments where hygiene, corrosion resistance and reliability are essential. The series comprises a compatible servo motor and electric cylinder designed to operate either independently or together as a fully integrated hygienic motion system for food, beverage, pharmaceutical and packaging applications.
Rockwell Automation advances integrated architecture portfolio with CompactLogix 5390 Controller
3 days agoRockwell Automation has announced the launch of its CompactLogix 5390 controller, the latest advancement in the Integrated Architecture controller family designed to help machine builders and manufacturers optimise performance, security, safety, data and flexibility in modern automation environments.
Speed starters for motors up to 7.5 kW now with a pluggable network module for IO-Link
3 days agoWith the new pluggable IO-Link network module for the Contactron speed starter from Phoenix Contact, users now have access to an even more flexible solution for simple and efficient motor control. The combination of proven speed controller functions and modern IO-Link communication ensures seamless integration into machine and system concepts.
Lightning current and surge protective devices exceed the more stringent safety requirements
7 days agoThe FLT-SPP and VAL-SPP lightning current and surge protective devices from Phoenix Contact have been tested by an independent body in accordance with the requirements of the new IEC 61643 standard. The units already meet the more stringent requirements and provide designers, system manufactures, and operators with a high degree of reliability, availability, and future-proofing.
Accu goes global with new distribution centre in the US
19 days agoAccu, one of the UK's leading precision engineering component distributors, has established its first distribution centre in the US and appointed its first Managing Director for Accu Inc.
Standards-specified materials testing instrumentation partnership launched in UK
21 days agoErichsen, manufacturer of precision materials testing equipment, has strengthened its sales presence and local customer support in the UK by selecting leading adhesives, dispensing automation, and materials testing supplier Intertronics as a new distribution partner for its sheet metal testing, surface testing, corrosion testing, and materials testing products.
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