Industrial Technology

World"s first modular robot system

When architectural designer Philip started to develop a superior construction toy for his children it unpredictably resulted in the world’s first modular multi-functional robot system.

22nd July 2016

Jaguar Land Rover turns to Gardner Denver for compressed air solution

When it came to selecting the compressed air system for its brand new Engine Manufacturing Centre (EMC) in Wolverhampton, Jaguar Land Rover selected supplier Gardner Denver to provide a solution capable of high energy efficiency, low cost of ownership and reduced environmental impact.

21st July 2016

Rittal automation system delivers commercial benefits to panel builders

When the directors of Peterborough-based panel builders Pneumatechnique were looking at ways to improve efficiency and offer better production consistency they turned to Rittal and its automation systems for switchgear construction. Pneumatechnique’s aim was to find ways to lower both overheads and operational costs.

20th July 2016

Schunk to demo the benefits of Industry 4.0 at AMB

Automated machine loading and the trend toward Industry 4.0 are the central topics of AMB 2016, according to Dr. Markus Klaiber, the CTO of clamping and gripping specialist Schunk. “Modern machining centre concepts must take three factors into account: the shortest possible cycle times, maximum system availability and the ability to respond very flexibly to product modifications and changes in demand,” emphasizes the production expert, who sees a need for action primarily in SMEs.

18th July 2016

CC-Link IE and CC-Link adoption soars as industrial world becomes ever more connected

Over 2,000,000 CC-Link IE and CC-Link devices were installed in industrial automation applications during 2015, bringing the total number of nodes around the world to almost 17,000,000 by the end of the financial year in March 2016.

15th July 2016

Schaeffler bearings keep lock gates and valves moving on the Panama Canal

After a nine-year construction period, the new, third channel of the Panama Canal opened in June 2016, eliminating a bottleneck for global commercial shipping. Schaeffler has supplied more than 3,400 rolling bearings for the canal’s water management systems, including lock gates and valves.

14th July 2016

BÃ¼rkert launches Virtual Water Treatment Works to showcase products and solutions

Bürkert, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of control and measurement systems for liquids and gases, has announced the launch of its new Virtual Water Treatment Works (VWTW). Designed to allow easy online access to the latest Bürkert water industry products, the virtual site shows products in the context of their application. It combines interactive content such as videos and animated 3D renders with information essentials such as downloadable brochures and latest news feeds.

12th July 2016

Pilz launches international online community for CMSE

Since 2013 Pilz has been working with TÜV Nord to offer the CMSE – Certified Machinery Safety Expert qualification. More than 1800 experts in over 40 countries have passed the corresponding examination. Now they can all use www.cmse.com to network, with access to exclusive, practical content.

8th July 2016

RS Components announces global distribution agreement with Fischer Connectors

RS Components has signed a global distribution agreement with Fischer Connectors, a world leader in high-performance circular connectors and cable assembly solutions. The agreement allows the direct distribution worldwide by RS of Fischer Connectors’ extensive portfolio of products in the Fischer UltiMate series and Fischer Core series of high-quality rugged push-pull circular connectors.

6th July 2016

Carlo Gavazzi gains CCC approval for soft starts

Supporting companies who export to the Asian market, Carlo Gavazzi reports that it has obtained CCC approval on its RSBT 45mm series of soft starts. This approval allows companies to freely engage with the huge potential of the Chinese market, ensuring any imports into China are problem free in customs.

5th July 2016