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Electric motors address trends in robotics

Electric motors address trends in robotics

From recreational robots such as drones, to critical operational robots in the medical field, robotic technology is changing our daily lives. Following the UK-Robotics and Autonomous Systems (UK-RAS) robotics week, Stewart Goulding of EMS explores some current trends.

23rd October 2019
Suppress interference to ensure drives work smoothly and safely

Suppress interference to ensure drives work smoothly and safely

To ensure the stability and safety of drive assemblies, OEMs and machine builders can choose from a variety of mains- or motor-side suppression accessories – or combinations of the two – to ensure drives comply with specific EMC requirements of the application, says Mark Checkley of KEB UK.

23rd October 2019
Measurement gauge enables production growth for aero manufacturer

Measurement gauge enables production growth for aero manufacturer

Senior Aerospace Weston is a leading supplier of a wide range of complex precision machined components and subassemblies, predominantly for the commercial aviation market. At the company’s machine shop in Earby, UK, 95% of output is for use in Airbus aircraft, mainly A320 and A321, but also A330, A380 and A350 models.

23rd October 2019
Automating the aerospace sector

Automating the aerospace sector

To assist with the development of an automated masking system for a leading UK aerospace company, automation solution provider Astech Projects turned to adhesives and coatings specialist Intertronics.

23rd October 2019
Reliance licences additive manufacturing technology

Reliance licences additive manufacturing technology

Reliance Precision has announced that, following investment from venture capital company Longwall Venture Partners and the Angel CoFund, Wayland Additive will commercialise breakthrough innovations developed by Reliance.

23rd October 2019
Acquisition of Invertek Drives will lead to continued growth

Acquisition of Invertek Drives will lead to continued growth

Invertek Drives, one of the leading innovators and manufacturers of variable frequency drives, has been acquired by Tokyo-based Sumitomo Heavy Industries (SHI). The deal will lead to significant investment in the growth and development of Invertek in Mid Wales. Sumitomo Heavy Industries has acquired the entire share capital of Invertek in the deal.

23rd October 2019
100 years of business for Kingston

100 years of business for Kingston

Kingston Engineering is one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of bespoke power screws. Based in Hull, the company offers a vast selection of materials and specifications designed to suit customers’ requirements. With a history dating back to 1919, Kingston Engineering has specialised in manufacturing right hand/left hand, single/multi-start, cut thread power transmission screws and nuts for over 60 years.

22nd October 2019
Moog and Voith to form strategic partnership

Moog and Voith to form strategic partnership

Voith and Moog, both developers, manufacturers and suppliers of electric, hydraulic and hybrid drive solutions, are in talks to form a joint venture based in Rutesheim. The project provides for a strategic partnership to expand the hydrostatic servo-hydraulics business in various industrial markets.

21st October 2019
uEye ACP cameras enable individual solutions based on a modular principle

uEye ACP cameras enable individual solutions based on a modular principle

Custom-made products are required whenever standard industrial cameras reach their limits. Especially for small projects, however, development and cost expenditure are often disproportionately high. Thanks to its flexible modular design principle, the new uEye ACP concept from IDS Imaging Development Systems enables individual, economical solutions to be created – even from single units. With just a few clicks, users can put together their own individual board level camera model using an online configurator and request a quote directly from the manufacturer.

20th October 2019
LG Motion expands into collaborative robotics

LG Motion expands into collaborative robotics

Basingstoke-based motion control specialist, LG Motion, has entered into a partnership with HMK to start supplying the Techman range of collaborative robots in the UK.

8th October 2019
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