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SMC celebrates service excellence award

SMC celebrates service excellence award

SMC’s focus on continuous improvement was a key factor in them earning an award for service excellence from RS Components – the second consecutive year that the Japanese-owned manufacturer has received the accolade.

3rd June 2016
Igus showcases bearings and cable management systems at Automechanika

Igus showcases bearings and cable management systems at Automechanika

Automechanika, one of the world's leading exhibitions for the automotive supply chain and aftermarket, is coming to the UK for the very first time. During the show, which runs from 7th – 9th June at Birmingham’s NEC, Igus will be showcasing its innovative, tribopolymer bearing products and cable management systems on its stand (11E22). 

1st June 2016
Parker

Parker"s "Automation on Tour" roadshow visits 14 countries in its first year

The Automation Group of Parker Hannifin, the global leader in motion and control technologies, has recently completed one year on the road with its exhibition vehicle. The truck has completed more than 24,000 miles, travelled to 14 countries and has been visited by more than 4600 customers. The vehicle takes Parker Automation’s latest products and technologies directly to the customer with demonstrations and explanations from Parker engineers to help solve application challenges.

31st May 2016
International celebration marks unveiling of new engineering headquarters

International celebration marks unveiling of new engineering headquarters

Applied Automation (UK) has welcomed guests from around the world for the official opening of the new headquarters in Plymouth. The diverse nature of Applied’s work was reflected in the range of industry guests with representatives from sectors such as robotics, automotive, optical, medical and marine. Visitors toured the factory and were shown the bespoke automated machinery being built by the engineering division and yacht helm consoles in the marine showroom.

27th May 2016
Safety precautions improved with JetBlack cleaning stations

Safety precautions improved with JetBlack cleaning stations

Bridgewood UK utilises a range of vacuum forming, polyurethane reinforcement and composite moulding processes in conjunction with an array of materials to manufacture components and assemblies for a wide range of applications and markets.  For example they vacuum form parts for products such as shower units for caravans, and body parts for various commercial vehicles.

26th May 2016
Wireless load instrumentation aids vehicle testing

Wireless load instrumentation aids vehicle testing

Mantracourt Electronics has helped its Australian distributor to develop an exciting vehicle testing project.  This particular project is typical of how engineers at Mantracourt, in partnership with their customers, can provide working solutions to a wide variety of weighing and measurements applications.

26th May 2016
Bosch Rexroth launches Industry 4.0 training rigs for future engineers

Bosch Rexroth launches Industry 4.0 training rigs for future engineers

Bosch Rexroth has launched its new range of modular mechatronics training system mMS 4.0 rigs, aimed at supporting the next generation of engineers.

26th May 2016
Cost-effective solutions for industrial motion control

Cost-effective solutions for industrial motion control

RS Components has announced a range of products and solutions to help companies involved in motion control applications equip and maintain systems, such as conveyors, used in diverse industries including automotive, packaging, manufacturing and production or in the chemical or food and beverage processing sectors.

26th May 2016
Refurbishment of tilt bearings for Pendolino trains keeps Alstom on the right track

Refurbishment of tilt bearings for Pendolino trains keeps Alstom on the right track

Precision bearing manufacturer Schaeffler (UK) Ltd is currently refurbishing thousands of yoke type track roller bearings for Alstom, the company responsible for maintaining the entire West Coast Mainline fleet of 56 high-speed Virgin Pendolino trains. The 60-week refurbishment programme involves the refurbishment of nearly 5,000 track rollers.

26th May 2016
32A 3PH distro with Socapex

32A 3PH distro with Socapex

New from Rubber Box, and just in time for summer and all those live events, is the RUBTR8 32A 3PH distro with Socapex. Like all of the company’s boxes, the RUBTR8 features a clever design that makes work easy. Despite boasting a whole lot of power, the box itself is highly compact, making it easy to store and transport around. Rubber Box has also built in an integrated handle, ensuring minimal fuss when transporting and setting up the RUBTR8.

26th May 2016
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