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Brexit Update: UK Designated Standards for Machinery
Dated 1 January 2021, the UK Government published a consolidated list of Standards for Machinery, supporting the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 (S.I 2008/1597). You can view it by clicking on the link above to access MachineBuilding’s unique Guide. At some point, the EU and UK will publish updates to the current Machinery Directive and this will also be available here.
Free Guide to the Machinery Directive
The latest edition of our Guide to the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC has been published and contains updated information for machine builders.
Free 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.
Video of the Month
The Spelsberg e-Bike charging station is now available from Spelsberg UK. This easy e-Bike charging station offers charge points for Bosch and Shimano, as well as two 240V mains sockets.
Meet ACS Motion Control and Physik Instrumente (PI) UK at Machine Building Live
At MachineBuilding.Live, ACS Motion Control and Physik Instrumente (PI) UK will be showcasing positioning technologies and motion control solutions designed to provide industrial applications with unrivalled levels of precision.
Spelsberg highlights e-Bike charging station
The Spelsberg e-Bike charging station is now available from Spelsberg UK. This easy e-Bike charging station offers charge points for Bosch and Shimano, as well as two 240V mains sockets.
Bringing virtual reality into engineering
Ensuring engineering is accessible and enjoyable, Igus has introduced the term ‘enjoyneering’. This encapsulates the fun element of learning and experiencing all about engineering in the metaverse, the iguverse.
Systeco automates citrus fruit packing line for Siyalima Farm
Systeco Automation has provided a fully automated packaging line for Siyalima Farm, ensuring the citrus fruit packing lines are running at optimal speed and capacity at all times.
Making applications in material handling work more efficiently
There are so many applications within the material handling industry that need reliable, effective, and durable products, so it is hardly surprising that there are so many Igus products used in these applications.
The Maxon Keynote 2023 – trends in drive technology
In this year’s Keynote, Maxon will be diving into three truly exciting and innovative topics that showcase the diversity and versatility of the company’s high-precision drives and systems.
Educational programme announced for Manufacturing and Engineering Week
With just under two weeks until Manufacturing and Engineering Week 2023 and its centrepiece exhibitions open their doors on 7th and 8th of June at Birmingham’s NEC, the full educational programme has been announced.
Machinery safety legislation – upcoming changes and what they mean
The machinery safety landscape is ever evolving bringing with it a raft of changes to current legislation to cope with issues such as increasing digitisation and flexibility requirements. Pilz will host a webinar on 28 April from 9:30 am to 10:30 am to examine the latest changes to the machinery safety legislation.
Bringing industrial automation and robotics to life
Automation UK will run at the CBS Arena, Coventry, from 20-21 June, showcasing the latest products and services in this fast-fast-growing automation and robotics sector to visitors. It is poised to be one of the largest annual gatherings of industry experts under one roof in the UK.
The most comprehensive line-up of processing and packaging solutions
The UK’s largest event for processing equipment, packaging machinery, industrial robots and machine vision systems, the PPMA Show, returns to the NEC, Birmingham from 26-28 September 2023.
Spiers Engineering Safety publishes the ultimate guide to PUWER
Getting your head around PUWER inspections and PUWER planning can be difficult when you have many other things to be thinking about too. Spiers Engineering Safety has created the Ultimate Guide to PUWER which will walk you through the basics, and help you make informed decisions. This guide will also support learners working towards their Certified PUWER Assessor Qualification (CPA).
White paper sheds light on the challenges and solutions when using optical senso
A free-to-download white paper from sensing and instrumentation specialist Baumer considers all the challenges of why ambient light has such a significant influence on the performance of optical sensors and provides some practical solutions.
Traceability 4.0: The fundamental element of global manufacturing
Omron has produced a whitepaper looking to developments in traceability, highlighting how so called ‘Traceability 4.0’ connects digital and physical technology to optimise and improve yield.
Whitepaper explores traceability in the FMCG sector
Recognising how traceability has evolved due to the implementation of technology, Omron has produced a Whitepaper that explores the evolution of traceability and explains why the latest phase, Traceability 4.0, is not just about tracking products throughout the supply chain but also optimising productivity, quality and brand reputation within the manufacturing operation by tying product to process parameters.
Hydrotechnik UK is renaming and rebranding

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RS wins ‘Best Company for Sustainability Reporting’ in the industrial sector

19 hours ago

Atlas Copco pledges 98% air compressor uptime with new Availability Guarantee

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Apex Dynamics UK previews two new product ranges at PPMA Show 2023

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CC-Link IE TSN adds value to additive manufacturing operations

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WAGO and JPR Electronics unite to showcase innovation

3 days ago

Pallet system for round battery cells

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AMRC in the race to inspire next generation of engineers

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Automatic loading and unloading of pressed parts

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Advanced Engineering UK launches new app that streamlines attendees’ visit

1 week ago

Innovative solutions from leading experts for one day only

1 week ago

Measuring the colour of zinc-coated strip materials

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Apex Dynamics grows UK and Ireland distribution network

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At the heart of the professional design and technology community

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Win a WAGO limited edition connector box

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Nord Drivesystems expands its Polish site in Wiechlice

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Sharing knowledge and collaborating on innovative solutions

1 week ago

Southco launches a new wireless access system with the Keypaniontm app

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Mechan Controls brings safety expertise to UK exhibitions

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Rockwell Automation and Infinitum announce agreement

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Register to attend Schneider Electric’s UK Innovation Day

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Food Manufacturing Live – May 1st 2024 – National Motorcycle Museum

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Demand for automation solutions on the rise

2 weeks ago

Join Harting for the Termination Technologies and Tools webinar

2 weeks ago

Water positivity pushes ABB factory to next level of sustainable manufacturing

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Eriks welcomes its first apprentices

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NSK to show live ball-screw condition monitoring at EMO

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CLPA announces gold sponsorship of TSN/A Conference 2023

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ABB to invest $280 million in its European Robotics hub in Sweden

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igus tests plastic bearings on wooden shafts

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CC-Link IE helps triple manufacturing output for popular front doors

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SKF maintenance product partner accolade awarded to Acorn

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Schaeffler and H2 Green Steel intensify cooperation

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Schaeffler invests in AI-based software development

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Emerson acquisition of Afag accelerates factory automation capabilities

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FANUC opens doors for annual automation showcase

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Essentra’s Kidlington site switches to 100% recyclable packaging

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Showcasing operational efficiency with zenon software demos

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Leuze is turning 60 and continues its ambitious growth

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Minimal and green: a recycled slewing ring bearing from for only £55
Slewing ring bearings from igus in the iglidur PRT series now have a minimal, low-cost variant. PRT-05-15-PC is both low on price and good for the environment, being made of 97% regranulated high-performance plastics.
19 hours ago
Handles now available in bridge, bow, grab, lift and ‘D’ styles
FDB Panel Fittings now has an extensive stock of handles for doors, drawers, panels, equipment and cases from a range of manufacturers, in various materials, in its online store.
21 hours ago
Optical quality inspection system for up to 4,000 parts per minute
With a width of only 600 mm and a fast throughput time, the KVC 621 SE quality inspection system from Kistler is ideally suited for the mass production of stamped parts. The system ensures the reliable quality testing of each of the up to 4,000 pieces that get processed every minute.
22 hours ago
Southco introduces new remote release accessory for surface mount rotary actuati
Southco has introduced a new cable accessory for its surface mounted AC-15 rotary latch actuators. This accessory is ideal for applications on trucks, RVs, buses and other vehicles where components must be lightweight, compact, and sturdy.
2 days ago
Rust-resistant, rugged, or lightweight handwheel options
WDS Components responds adeptly to the needs of machinery manufacturers by offering a diverse range of material choices, notably stainless steel, cast iron and aluminium handwheels, each tailored to meet specific industry requirements.
2 days ago
Compact and powerful, energy-saving palletising robots
Where an EOL-packaging, distribution, or other similar application requires powerful all-round high-performance palletising robots, the MOTOMAN PL series from Yaskawa offer excellent speed-payload combinations, stacking heights and simple installation.
3 days ago
KABELSCHLEPP Metool is working on the cable carrier of the future
With a view to its ambitious sustainability targets and the rapidly increasing demands of the market, the KABELSCHLEPP Metool is increasing its development work regarding sustainable products, production methods, and marketing activities.
3 days ago
Electrifying applications once dominated by hydraulic systems
Thomson Industries has introduced a video highlighting its Electrak XD actuator. The video illustrates how the XD has ushered in the next evolution of electric actuators with strength to take on traditionally hydraulic applications while, at the same time, being smarter, smaller and more efficient than competitive technologies.
3 days ago
Fortress launches EtherCAT on the amGardpro networked range
Fortress can now provide amGardpro proNet units able to communicate with EtherCAT-based systems for industrial safety and control. The network-enabled interlocks and control pods are now equipped with Safety over EtherCAT protocol (FSoE).
3 days ago
Reach the next level of precision with ACS and PI
At MachineBuilding.Live, ACS Motion Control and Physik Instrumente (PI) UK will be showcasing positioning technologies and motion control solutions designed to provide industrial applications with unrivalled levels of precision.
3 days ago
Motion Control Products unveils patented magnetic-free track technology
Motion Control Products is claiming an industry-first innovation with the MMF3 series magnetic-free track linear motors and linear modules. The modules incorporate a patented magnetic field modulation technology, eliminating the need for traditional magnets in the linear track.
4 days ago
Automated laboratories advance pharmaceutical manufacturing
Martin Gadsby, VP at Optimal Industrial Technologies, looks at how to automate analytical laboratories to improve pharmaceutical operations.
4 days ago
Software, robotics and people
Digital transformation is about fundamentally changing the way we do business. It impacts everything across an organisation – from culture and people to processes and business models. With that in mind, the experts at Schneider Electric look at the role of human-centric automation in high-performing industrial businesses.
4 days ago
Optimal electronics design through thermal simulation
Online thermal simulation from Phoenix Contact offers new possibilities for the suitable design of industrial electronics as early as the development phase.
1 week ago
What Can IO-Link Do? – A Consistent and Powerful Approach from Contrinex
Contrinex lays claim to having the largest selection of IO-Link sensors in the world, including it free of charge in most of its PNP sensors. Through IO-Link, it provides consistent and simple configuration across its inductive and photoelectric sensors and offers a family of IO-Link RFID modules.
1 week ago
RS expands RS PRO product range for industrial automation
RS has significantly extended its RS PRO offering with the launch of 4,000 new products aimed at industrial automation applications.
1 week ago
Kollmorgen introduces the stepper drive with closed-loop position control
Kollmorgen has introduced the P80360 stepper drive, the newest addition to the company’s flagship P8000 stepper platform offering real-time position correction and versatile programming capabilities.
1 week ago
IDS small uEye+ XCP cameras now deliver 5K UHD resolution
With the rolling shutter sensor onsemi AR2020, IDS Imaging Development Systems adds the technical successor of the onsemi AR1820 to its portfolio – which the company says makes it the first manufacturer in the industrial camera market to do so.
1 week ago
Top Hex highlights custom control solutions
Top Hex will be showcasing its latest range of custom control solutions at MachineBuilding.Live, including an energy-saving process controller designed for Martin.
1 week ago
Equip cobots with pre-collision detection capabilities
Simplified Robotics is showcasing the DOBOT CR3S SafeSkin collaborative robot, inviting you to experience its advanced features. SafeSkin is a wearable accessory that equips collaborative robots with pre-collision detection capabilities.
1 week ago
High-quality precision linear motion technology
Moore International, the specialist in high-quality precision linear motion technology, is the UK supplier of Eichenberger Gewinde ballscrews and leadscrews, and offers in-house production of bespoke nuts and screws.
1 week ago
Pneumatic and electro-pneumatic automation components
Pneumax is a leading European manufacturer of pneumatic and electro-pneumatic automation components. At MachineBuilding.Live it will be showing components from each of its three business units.
1 week ago
A mobile safety solution with secure user authentication
For a mobile robot station, HT Robotics wanted to ensure that only three authorised user groups gain access to the application – the access permission system PITreader S from Pilz provided the solution.
1 week ago
TR-Electronic highlights encoder expertise at MachineBuilding.Live
TR-Electronic is a leading manufacturer of precision, high quality rotary incremental and absolute encoders, wire rope stringpot encoders, linear encoders and laser distance measurement devices in a wide range of interface options.
1 week ago
ACS and PI: driving innovation forwards together
ACS Motion Control and Physik Instrumente (PI) UK will be attending MachineBuilding.Live in Birmingham on the 4 October to demonstrate how partnering powerful positioning hardware with advanced motion control solutions can help customers to reach the pinnacle of precision.
1 week ago
Build, run, monitor and redeploy collaborative applications
D:PLOY, crafted by OnRobot, perfectly complements ABB’s machine systems, ushering in a new era of efficiency. This integration software platform allows businesses to adapt rapidly to market dynamics.
1 week ago
Tempa Pano: your trusted solution partner
Tempa Pano is more than just an electrical enclosure manufacturer. With a history spanning over three decades, Tempa Pano has established itself as a reliable partner for tailored solutions.
1 week ago
Get real-time data about spindle performance
At MachineBuilding.Live, TMS will be launching SPINDLE BUDDY, giving real-time data about spindle performance.
1 week ago
Wittenstein highlights mechatronic solutions at MachineBuilding.Live
Wittenstein’s mechatronic solutions are at the core of numerous successful servo motion applications, offering the most reliable and creative choices for designers of high performing production equipment.
1 week ago
XUM photoelectric miniature sensors hit the mark for Telemecanique Sensors
Telemecanique Sensors’ miniature XUM photoelectric sensor exceeds the rigorous demands of today’s logistics, materials handling and packaging arenas. The non-contact sensors, driven by cutting-edge light detection technology, easily switch between modes, delivering sensing capabilities spanning from 100mm to 30 m across four unique detection modes. The XUM Photoelectric Sensor stands as the ultimate solution for virtually any application.
1 week ago
Unlock new possibilities with Gemba Solutions at MachineBuilding.Live
Gemba Solutions’ cutting-edge software and services are designed to empower machine builders with insights into their equipment’s performance to maximise long-term revenues.
1 week ago
Wall-mounted enclosures, terminal boxes and pushbuttons
Elevate your electrical systems with IP Enclosures’ standard range of wall-mounted electrical enclosures, terminal boxes, and pushbuttons. Suitable for internal and external applications, the weatherproof and high-ingress protection product is available in multi-sizes and configurations to suit your machine building setups.
1 week ago
Pressure transmitters integrate seamlessly into industrial networks
Trafag recently announced two new smart IO-Link pressure transmitters, the NAI 8273 and FPI 8273. These products highlight Trafag’s expertise in delivering precision and reliability while facilitating seamless integration into industrial communication networks.
1 week ago
Werma shows the future of signal technology at MachineBuilding.Live
A highlight of Werma’s stand at MachineBuilding.Live will be eSIGN, which the company describes as the future of signal technology – a signal tower that, thanks to electronic modularity, sets new standards.
1 week ago
WDS highlights standard components at MachineBuilding.Live
WDS is a leading European manufacturer and global supplier of standard parts, machine accessories and work holding components, with a long history and an impressive pedigree.
1 week ago
Resource management in the medical field
Large medical facilities have an immense pool of equipment, from station computers to laboratory devices to X-ray machines. Maintaining an overview of these resources demands intelligent, state-of-the-art solutions. One significant aid is the use of the SCHURTER Smart Connector DT31.
1 week ago
Aerotech brings movement to the automation process
Aerotech will be presenting its high-precision motion control and positioning solutions at SPS 2023 from 14 to 16 November. Components as well as the motion control platform Automation1 will be demonstrated as integrative components in the automation process.
1 week ago
Atkore Flexicon extends its hygienic, liquid-tight conduit system range
Flexible conduit manufacturer, Atkore Flexicon, has added new UL 360 rated conduit systems and fittings to its hygienic range, designed to meet the rigours of mission critical applications in the food and beverage, pharmaceutical and electronics industries.

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