Industrial Technology

Tom Parker introduces the FasTest range

Tom Parker has announced that it has secured an exclusive UK distributorship with US company FasTest, which manufactures a wide range of quick test connectors and valves. FasTest has secured over 50 patents for its products which improve testing and manufacturing processes while maximising efficiency, productivity and profitability.

23rd March 2016

Pressure Hydraulics Cork recognised as Ireland"s first Bosch Rexroth Authorised Training Centre

Bosch Rexroth has announced Pressure Hydraulics Cork (PHC) as its Authorised Training Centre, with its official certificate of accreditation presented 18 March 2016.

21st March 2016

OEM Automatic announces Anderson-Negele partnership

OEM Automatic is pleased to announce its new partnership with Anderson-Negele, a global company specialising in the development and production of sensors and measuring equipment for hygienic applications.

18th March 2016

White paper previews future CC-Link IE and PROFINET interoperability

A white paper announcing new possibilities for interoperability between CC-Link IE and PROFINET predicts simpler control network infrastructures that should be of interest to machine builders and end users operating on a global basis.

16th March 2016

Schaeffler receives 2015 Quality Supplier Award from Danfoss

Danfoss has presented its 2015 Quality Supplier Award to Schaeffler. In 2015, Schaeffler supplied 3.3 million parts from more than 20 plants across the globe to Danfoss locations around the world – and only two parts were rejected.

11th March 2016

Jet Press to supply Teonex pipe and hose jointing solutions

Fasteners and components distributor Jet Press has teamed up with UK-based world class manufacturer of pipe and hose jointing solutions Teconnex to supply its range of clamping products.

10th March 2016

Southco acquires Counterbalance Corporation

Southco has successfully acquired Counterbalance Corporation, a US-based manufacturer of modular torsion spring systems. Counterbalance’s patented position control technology is specially engineered to minimise the effort required to lift lids, covers, hatches and countertops.

7th March 2016

SEW-Eurodrive launches fully revamped website

SEW-Eurodrive has launched a new web site for the UK that offers a wide selection of new content and functions where customers can find exactly the information they need, quickly and directly. The new site can be accessed on a range of different devices, from PCs and tablets right through to smart-phones, allowing customers every opportunity to access the information they need on the platform of their choice.

4th March 2016

Festo fluidic muscle gives robot natural movement

Festo has supplied its ultra-modern fluidic muscles [www.festo.co.uk/fluidicmuscle] and piezo valve technology to Engineered Arts for use in the fourth generation of its ‘robot actor’, RoboThespian.

3rd March 2016

AUTOMATICA 2016 puts spotlight on machine vision

Machine vision (MV) is enjoying sales increases in double digits. Demand is growing constantly for ever more powerful components and systems, driven by increasingly sophisticated automation projects. AUTOMATICA 2016, which will take place in Munich from June 21 to 24, shows the new and further developments in the MV industry.

1st March 2016

Design Engineering