Industrial Technology

EJOT to demo 'light alloy to high strength steel' EJOWELD process at EDS

EJOT, the German-owned fastener manufacturer, is increasing public exposure of its new Ejoweld process; a sophisticated friction-weld based assembly system designed to create an automated high strength join between light-weight materials and high-strength steel.

22nd September 2015

The gap between R&D and production

Over the years, I've had a shed load of fantastic money making ideas. Most recently it struck me that it was virtually impossible for couples to play Twister, as the game needs a third person to operate the colour spinner. Why not, I thought, develop an app for your tablet that would automatically spin for you after set time intervals? Genius. Then there was my handbag space saving app, that enabled you to leave your mirror at home by making use of an app on your phone that would turn the screen into a shiny silver finish.

21st September 2015

Tsubaki chain delivers trouble-free service for over 8 years and counting

Maintaining food production lines requires expertise and specialist products to ensure efficient and reliable operation. For a popular chocolate manufacturer, there was one production line that was experiencing chain elongation and contamination of the chain lubricant that was causing loss of production. Switching to Tsubaki Lambda Lube Free chain resulted in considerable savings in maintenance costs as well as improved production reliability.

21st September 2015

Saft makes breakthrough into China's robotics sector

Battery designer and manufacturer Saft has made a strategic breakthrough into China's fast growing industrial robot sector with its first order for STEP Electric Corporation, a public National High-Tech Enterprise specialising in industrial automation.

18th September 2015

Spirol receives Nadcap re-accreditation for non-conventional machining

Spirol International has announced re- accreditation by the Performance Review Institute (PRI) for meeting the stringent audit criteria requirements of Nadcap Non-conventional Machining.

17th September 2015

Zettlex doubles IncOder sensor options to meet growing demand

Zettlex has dramatically expanded its established and successful range of IncOder inductive angle encoders, more than doubling the number of potential configuration variants. The enhanced range - which now boasts over 100 million product variants - offers greater flexibility for customers in sectors including industrial, defence, aerospace and medical.

14th September 2015

William Hughes boosts component cleaning business with acquisition of AC Services

UK spring, wire form and assembly specialist William Hughes has purchased AC Services (South West) of Yeovil, to enhance the component cleaning side of its business. This strategic market move, which will see AC Services' managing director, Albert Curtis, take an integral role in the new business, will be a real boon to manufacturers in sectors such as aerospace, defence, nuclear, oil and gas, medical and electronics that are seeking precision cleaning processes for parts and assemblies.

11th September 2015

Balluff recognised for second time by Robert Bosch

Balluff, partner for sensor solutions and systems, has been recognised for the second time by its customer, Robert Bosch, with the Bosch Global Supplier Award.

10th September 2015

Star GB reveals details of Autumn Open House

Following the success of this summer's Technology Day experience, Star GB is delighted to announce its Autumn Open House for 2015. Coming this October to Star's Derbyshire head office, the Open House promises to showcase the latest innovations in sliding head technology. The Star team will be on hand to share their unbeatable technical knowledge, helping users new and old to unlock the full potential of their manufacturing array.

9th September 2015

RS Components brings new free electrical design software to engineering professionals

RS Components today announced the launch of DesignSpark Electrical, which brings the benefits of design software to all those not already using electrical CAD tools. The new software targets electrical design engineers and other electrical professionals, enabling them to save time and money.

8th September 2015