Machine Building

Design Engineering

Leicester manufacturing firm adopts four-day week with no loss of pay for all staff

Leicester manufacturing firm adopts four-day week with no loss of pay for all staff

Camloc Motion Control has announced that it has permanently moved to a four day-working week, without any reduction in pay for staff, proving that being a 'traditional' manufacturer isn't a barrier when it comes to implementation.

4th March 2025

Essentra recognised as a Financial Times Employer of Choice

Essentra recognised as a Financial Times Employer of Choice

Essentra Components, a leading manufacturer of essential components and solutions, has been recognised as one of the UK's Best Employers by the Financial Times.

26th February 2025

STAR-KNOBS now in flush-fit and surface-mount versions

STAR-KNOBS now in flush-fit and surface-mount versions

OKW's advanced STAR-KNOBS for menu-driven electronics are now available in flush-fitting and surface-mount versions.

6th February 2025

high efficiency joints for mobile robots

high efficiency joints for mobile robots

maxon has launched a range of high efficiency, torque-dense joints for mobile autonomous robots, including humanoids, quadrupeds, and mobile manipulation.

24th January 2025

Transformative coatings expand industry capabilities

Transformative coatings expand industry capabilities

Customers of igus are experiencing the benefit of the impressive properties of coatings with the company's low friction coatings range. For example, a steel sheet can be transformed into a low friction and wear-resistant plate. Or a metal component can be coated using iglidur ic-05 to become a blue-coloured, corrosion-resistant part that is FDA compliant and approved for use in the food industry.

13th December 2024

Impact of surface roughness on component performance and durability

Impact of surface roughness on component performance and durability

Patrick Faulkner, lead engineer at Accu, looks at why understanding surface roughness is essential for manufacturers and engineers - not only to ensure functionality but also to optimise the longevity and reliability of the final product.

12th December 2024

Southco introduces its next-gen captive screw

Southco introduces its next-gen captive screw

Southco has introduced a next-generation 4D Captive Screw, featuring a self-aligning knob and increased tolerance.

10th December 2024

Eplan and Siemens enable seamless data interoperability in machine engineering

Eplan and Siemens enable seamless data interoperability in machine engineering

Siemens and Eplan will make engineering and production processes for customers in machine and line building more efficient. This will be achieved by both companies significantly expanding data interoperability between their offerings.

4th December 2024

Trials into PCR plastic materials begin to bear fruit for Essentra

Trials into PCR plastic materials begin to bear fruit for Essentra

Essentra says it will be launching a new innovation in post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic materials next year to support manufacturers seeking to reduce the use of single-use plastics and deliver a more sustainable business operation.

3rd December 2024

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