New speaker at Machine Building North - Interoperability and Flexibility with Module Type Package (MTP)
1 day agoMachine Building North is delighted to welcome PIUK chairman Chris McComb as a presenter in the networking theatre, introducing the topic of Module Type Package, (MTP) and how it promotes interoperability and flexibility.
Ruland acquires RoCom Couplings, expanding beam coupling and machined spring capabilities
2 days agoRuland Manufacturing has acquired the assets of RoCom Couplings, a Santa Maria, California-based company specialising in beaming technology, including beam couplings, machined springs, and custom beamed components.
NIS2 and supply chain: bridging end users and OEMs
TodayMindful of the EU's Revised Network and Information Security Directive, Rockwell Automation says it is ideally positioned to bridge the gap between OEMs and end users, serving as the indispensable third player that fortifies this partnership against cyber threats.
The ultimate solution for watertight clamping
TodayElesa enhances its range of adjustable handles by introducing the brand-new watertight MRY-SST-HVD handle, designed for applications requiring frequent cleaning and exposure to liquids.
Fully integrated proximity probes save time and money
TodayCondition monitoring specialist Sensonics continues to develop its extensive range of proximity sensors which includes its fully integrated PRI SERIES - one of a range of innovative sensors within the company's established Senturion proximity probe range.
Understanding the change from ISO 10816 to ISO 20816
2 days agoMachines show instability in their own way, such as through excessive vibration. Here, Beth Ragdale, software business manager at Beckhoff UK, examines how the updated ISO 20816 standards aim to ensure machinery runs smoother, more reliably and with less risk of failure.
NIS2 and supply chain: bridging end users and OEMs
TodayMindful of the EU's Revised Network and Information Security Directive, Rockwell Automation says it is ideally positioned to bridge the gap between OEMs and end users, serving as the indispensable third player that fortifies this partnership against cyber threats.
Understanding the change from ISO 10816 to ISO 20816
2 days agoMachines show instability in their own way, such as through excessive vibration. Here, Beth Ragdale, software business manager at Beckhoff UK, examines how the updated ISO 20816 standards aim to ensure machinery runs smoother, more reliably and with less risk of failure.
EU Battery Regulation 2023/1542 and the implications for machine builders
4 days agoIf you are a machine builder or system integrator, you need to be aware of the new EU Battery Regulation 2023/1542 that entered into force on 17 August 2023 and has been applied since 18 February 2024. The experts at Hold Tech Files look at the implications.
European Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 is replacing Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. Technically, it has already come into force but there is a transition period during which machinery is still being CE marked to the old Directive. You can download a free copy of the Guide to the New Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 by completing the form here.
The MachineBuilding.net Guide to Food and Beverage Industry Machine Design provides information, hints and tips to help designers create state-of-the-art yet cost effective systems that meet applicable regulations and standards, while also providing the necessary levels of productivity, quality and reliability.
Spiers Engineering Safety publishes the ultimate guide to PUWER
696 days agoGetting 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 sensors
736 days agoA 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.
