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Brexit Update: UK Designated Standards for Machinery

Dated 1st January 2021, the Government has published a consolidated list of Standards for machinery. It supports the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 (S.I 2008/1597). As will be seen from the UK Government statement, the Standards Update has been categorised into three sections: A-Type, B-Type and C-Type. You can access the full article by clicking on the headline above.

Free Guide to the Machinery Directive

The latest edition (January 2021) of our Guide to the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC has been published and contains updated information for machine builders.

Guide to Food & Beverage Industry Machine Design

Now published is the MachineBuilding.net Guide to Food & Beverage Industry Machine Design. You can download a free copy here.

Daily Dilbert Cartoon

MachineBuilding.net has a daily Dilbert cartoon. And if you miss any, you can scroll back through the Dilbert archives.

Video of the Month

A new video shows us around Leuze's recently opened distribution centre in Unterlenningen, Germany.

Machine Building Videos

All powered up for uninterrupted supply

Meet the e-spool flex 2.0: robot control panel

New distribution centre for Leuze

A new video shows us around Leuze's recently opened distribution centre in Unterlenningen, Germany.

iglidur knife edge rollers keeping packaging lines running

Wide range on offer to cover many applications

60 seconds of drylin at your fingertips

Which means all the benefits are ‘minuted’!

Inside PROFINET

Short, informative introduction gets to heart of the company

Components for building 3D printers?

igus aims to have it fully covered!

Events and Webinars

Latest Industry Expo show sees new stands and features added

Fully 3D-navigable virtual exhibition revamps trade show floor

Get the inside story at this Free Pilz Webinar

Understanding EN ISO 13855 and Safe Distances

Access permission and operating mode selection – all in one system!

Pilz Automation’s PITmode combines security and safety functions, and more

The future of design engineering – be part of it!

Design Engineering Expo is where it will all happen, so register now

Machine Builder Of The Month

3 weeks ago

BTM Automation Products Ltd

BTM Automation Products (UK) Ltd is a specialist designer and manufacturer of sheet metal clinching machines, hydraulic press machines and pneumatic press machines

White Paper: Industry 4.0 and the dual channel principle

Increasing digitisation is opening up new possibilities in automation technology

Looking to gain the EDGE

1 day ago

New IIoT gateway for hazardous environments

1 day ago

Drive controllers range extended

2 days ago

A step up in torque and productivity

2 days ago

Just an enclosure?

3 days ago

Mouser Electronics and Marktech Optoelectronics strike global distribution deal

3 days ago

Speed Starter boasts intuitive operation

3 days ago

How connected compressors are improving manufacturing

4 days ago

Inside the steel core of Mechan Control's safety switches

4 days ago

The ABC of milling

4 days ago

Safety controller for machine and automation control

5 days ago

Virtual machine safety dashboard a reality

5 days ago

On guard with the UGB-NET RFID Solenoid locking switch

1 week ago

Time to take your pick

1 week ago

MiniTec UK opens online shop

1 week ago

Transponder-coded safety switch for food and beverage

1 week ago

In search of the perfect partnership

1 week ago

Smart sensors unlock valuable data

1 week ago

Eyeing up the new uEye sensors

1 week ago

‘Cee-ing’ the way ahead

1 week ago

The fourth industrial revolution – changes and challenges

1 week ago

Monocarrier boost for radiotherapy machines

1 week ago

Upgrade to deliver unchanged application properties

1 week ago

Fast action steps up effectiveness of patient care

1 week ago

PPMA’s flagship show to go ahead in 2021

1 week ago

From simulation to virtual commissioning

1 week ago

New bearings ensure precise, easy linear movements

1 week ago

Customised stepper motors at the ready

1 week ago

3 days ago

Specialist hardware at your fingertips

New EMKA main catalogue now available

4 days ago

Biodegradable cleaner and de-greaser

Latest offering from Henkel is ‘water-based, solvent-free, non-toxic and non-flammable’

1 week ago

Multitude of advantages for machine builders

Keyless shaft locking devices promise wealth of benefits

1 week ago

All inclusive’ cabinet solutions from Fuji Electric

FRENIC series of VSDs designed and built to customer and application needs

2 weeks ago

Developing linear bearings for six generations

New era of recirculating roller guidance systems dawns for machine builders

2 weeks ago

SPMA series launched for machine building

Switching power supplies aims to deliver optimal performance

2 weeks ago

maxon airs its e-bike system

maxon’s drives flew on Mars in the NASA helicopter – now it’s giving lift-off to bike riders

2 weeks ago

Tasteful to the pallet

Palletising automation kit launched to tackle repetitive tasks

2 weeks ago

binder adds extra security for isnap-in circular connectors

New locking clips aim to meet growing demand

2 weeks ago

Smart sensor hub tackles machine downtime

Real-time condition monitoring and predictive maintenance stepped up

2 weeks ago

Range of slewing rings for tight spaces expanded

igus space-saving bearings now available in many sizes

2 weeks ago

Arresting solution from Phoenix Contact

Combined lightning current and surge arrester for the meter panel unveiled

2 weeks ago

All the right links for sensors and actuators

Optimising ways to add digital inputs and outputs to IO-Link systems

2 weeks ago

Locking on to machining benefits

WDS Components’ MicroLoc System offers expandable means of clamping parts

3 weeks ago

New FeedThrough fibre-optic connector launched

Secure through-panel connection for high-speed data transfer

3 weeks ago

Intel 11th Generation processor ‘on board’ new PICO-ITX single board computer

3 weeks ago

Device circuit breakers win approval

Extending range of applications adds versatility and flexibility

3 weeks ago

Power supply features integrated LED display

System condition monitoring feature ‘can be integrated into almost any system’

3 weeks ago

Variohm EuroSensor unwraps its new pressure sensors

Series delivers functional safety for hydrogen processing and storage systems

3 weeks ago

Miniature safety inductive ‘a snug fit’

Family of inductive safety switches launched

4 weeks ago

More power, more possibilities

MID-POE series of PoE transformers extended

1 month ago

Curtain up on Category 4 safety advances

Norstat safety light curtains include models with built in muting functions

1 month ago

World’s ‘fastest ball bearing’ for EV motors

New bearing said to be capable of operating at over 1.8 million dmN – a measure of rotational performance

1 month ago

Combined cable and network tester launched

Switch diagnostics troubleshoots networks and aids connection of Power-over-Ethernet devices

1 month ago

USB-C Male to USB-C female cable launched

Versatile cable supports Power Delivery (PD) charging and more

1 month ago

Getting a handle on colour and design

New range built on good looks and durability

1 month ago

Bridging the gap

Specialist bridge handles from FDB at the ready

1 month ago

Locking on to HVACR

EMKA adds more insights to its Guidance notes