Industrial Technology

Software cuts panel wiring time by 75%

The Pro Panel engineering software from EPLAN enables companies to achieve savings of up to 75% on wiring time, 50% time savings on layout and mounting and up to 50% increase in overall productivity.

9th July 2015

Henkel publishes framework presentation for food safe packaging

At the recent Smithers Pira's Global Food Contact conference, Henkel expert Dr. Monika Tönnießen gave a framework presentation on 'Adhesives for Food Contact Applications'. The well received document is available now on Henkel's Food Safe Packaging Portal www.henkel.com/foodsafety.

8th July 2015

Step by step concrete repair with Loctite

Concrete repair products from Henkel are designed to rebuild, repair and protect concrete structures and floors from mechanical damage and chemical attack. Indeed, Loctite 7257 Magna-Crete not only creates an extremely durable and long lasting concrete repair, it also cures in a fraction of the time taken by traditional methods. It is possible to walk on Magna-Crete after just 45 minutes, significantly reducing disruption for repair.

30th June 2015

Apprentice programme provides engineering career opportunities

Apprentices are an important part of William Hughes’ recruitment programme and the company continues to invest in this valuable resource. William Hughes is a specialist manufacturer of springs and bent wire components for the global automotive and aerospace industries and the apprenticeships provide an excellent platform for young people to develop their careers. During the 4 year programme, apprentices have the unique opportunity to experience the full range of manufacturing processes at the William Hughes factory and head office in Stalbridge, Dorset.

25th June 2015

CFD cuts development time for a race winning engine

When an engine specialist as experienced as Brian Kurn is excited about a technology, others in the field tend to take notice. If they don't, they should. Kurn is currently in charge of valvetrain development together with all virtual prototyping technologies, including engine and valvetrain simulation, as well as CFD at ECR Engines, a division of Richard Childress Racing. In a career spanning 25 years he has worked for some of the biggest names in the sport, including Roush, Hendrick and with Toyota team Bill Davis Racing. Kurn started his craft building and improving V8 engines for the small dirt tracks and worked his way up to the elite series in NASCAR.

24th June 2015

Expert advice for students from Henkel

In the first few months of 2015 alone, Henkel - a world leader in industrial adhesives, sealants and functional coatings - has provided technical support to nine universities across the UK and numerous technical colleges. Indeed, the Hemel Hempstead based company, continues to allocate substantial resources to supporting education and it's clear to see why.

23rd June 2015

Rapid fastening results for dinosaur production

When Equinox Products was asked to design and produce a very unusual item for an amusements machine company at very short notice, it used their its experience in working with Araldite adhesives to ensure it delivered the right product at the right time.

22nd June 2015

Adhesives offer secure fastening for competitive snowmobiles

Competitive snowmobilers, Snocross racers and XGames athletes have come to rely on snowmobiles from Polaris Industries to help them dominate in extreme racing, long-distance jumping and freestyle competitions that involve dangerous backflips and extensions. The sleds used for these sports are designed for terrain domination, enduring the punishment of full-out driving manoeuvres, high loads and even crashes. As a result, the engineers who build the sleds must be sure they will function reliably under severe conditions and hold tight under stress and at high temperatures.

22nd June 2015

RS Components introduces premium add-on modules for 3D design tool

RS Components has announced the expansion of DesignSpark Mechanical with two new optional premium modules that significantly extend the functionality of the existing version of the tool.

19th June 2015

Adhesive tapes playing key role in move to electric cars

As the move to electric vehicles gathers pace, OEMs are looking to new and lighter materials for bonding, joining and fixing. Adhesive tapes can provide an attractive alternative to more conventional methods.

25th May 2015