Industrial Technology

The marketplace for innovation at AUTOMATICA

STARTUP WORLD – part of the AUTOMATICA 2016 trade fair in Munich, Germany – will offer thriving startup companies active in industry automation and service robotics the opportunity to present at a leading international exhibition.

12th April 2016

A UK-first in gear manufacturing technology

Founded in 1920 as Reliance Gear Company, Reliance Precision has a long history of specialising in the design, development, and manufacture of high quality, high performance gears and geared systems for the aerospace and defence industries and recognises the importance of continually investing in new technology to ensure the company remains competitive.

11th April 2016

Eriks strengthens UK network with seven new regional "hubs"

Eriks is strengthening its UK business with the creation of seven ‘Regional Hubs’ that will support the local service centres.

8th April 2016

RS helps companies to exploit the Industrial Internet of Things

RS Components is offering a range of solutions and products that will help companies easily and cost effectively move into the Smart Factory arena and exploit the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).

6th April 2016

Reliance Precision initiates KTP Programme to embed lean culture

Reliance Precision has been awarded an £80,000 grant from the UK’s innovation agency, Innovate UK, to fund a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Programme for Continuous Improvement (CI) with the University of Huddersfield.

5th April 2016

Exico acquired by German motors group, Lammers

Northamptonshire electric motor company Exico has joined Lammers, an international group of companies that supplies a wide range of electric motors, drives and related equipment. The name Exico Electric Motors Ltd will continue to be used and all relationships with clients and suppliers will be maintained. There will be no changes to Exico personnel, computer systems or software tools – they will all remain the same.

4th April 2016

"Rittal - The System" on show at Drives and Controls 2016

Rittal will be showcasing some of its leading enclosure technologies at Drives and Controls 2016. Visitors to Rittal’s Stand D230 will be able to view its innovative modular enclosures, power distribution, and climate control systems, commonly specified as the No.1 choice for protecting critical equipment. Of particular note will be the presence of the new, award-winning Blue e+ climate control system which was launched last year to great acclaim thanks to its outstanding energy savings and flexibility.

24th March 2016

PMW highlights in-wheel motors at the Drives and Controls show

In-wheel motors offer a number of advantages for electric vehicles such as AGVs on the shop floor and even passengers cars. One such motor being exhibited at the Drives and Controls show is the compact and very powerful XR32-11 from Printed Motor Works.

24th March 2016

Henkel"s hotmelt restores the boy king"s mask

Henkel doesn’t just manufacture and supply adhesives, it also uses its knowledge to create the very best bonding solution for the job. Many manufacturers benefit from this service that calls on both standard and bespoke formulations to optimise the process. Recently, however, Henkel’s expertise was put to test by a very different application.

24th March 2016

Solutions for smart machines and factories

The road to the smart factories, networked machines and efficient processes of Industry 4.0 leads through uncharted territory. With the innovations and updates B&R will be presenting at the 2016 Hannover Messe (Hall 9, Booth D28), the automation specialist offers a vision and a roadmap to get there quickly, smoothly and sustainably.

24th March 2016