From controls to robotics
TodayThe future of manufacturing will not be defined by machines alone. It will be defined by the businesses that understand how to combine technology, expertise and people to create smarter, safer and more productive operations. This is the message from the experts at Total Automated Solutions.
John Crane introduces methodology to improve drivetrain analysis accuracy
TodayJohn Crane has developed an industry-first validated methodology that it says significantly improves the accuracy of drivetrain analysis in critical rotating equipment. The breakthrough approach reduces predictive variance, helping operators reduce failure risk, improve reliability and gain greater confidence in system performance before start-up.
NORD drive solutions for primary packaging
TodayComparable to stainless steel when it comes to hygiene and corrosion resistance, more efficient when it comes to space requirements and scalability, with the NXD tupH surface treatment, NORD DRIVESYSTEMS opens up new planning options for primary packaging.
NE-95-certified signal conditioners and measuring transducers for demanding process industry applications
TodayPhoenix Contact is now providing complete, up-to-date NE-95 test reports for selected devices from the Mini Analog Pro and Macx Analog families of signal conditioners.
Packaging automation is no longer just about speed
10 days agoWith more than 60% of UK manufacturers increasing investment in automation, end-of-line packaging systems are evolving far beyond traditional throughput-focused machinery as manufacturers look to improve productivity, operational resilience and flexibility within increasingly complex production environments. Andrew Yates, Managing Director at Endoline Automation, explains.
Cobot motion and sensing for extended automation
29 days agoThe latest advances in technologies such as sensing, actuation, and perception are enabling cobots to tackle more complex and delicate processes in manufacturing and logistics activities, as the experts at Yamaha Robotics explain.
The rise of robotics in SMC manufacturing
41 days agoManufacturers continue to face pressure from rising costs, labour shortages and increasing demands on productivity and quality. For many SMEs, the question is no longer whether to invest in automation, but how to do so in a controlled and commercially viable way, say the experts at Innomech.
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.
Free white paper supports compliance with machinery safety standard EN 60204-1
786 days agoSafe Machine has published a new white paper, 'EN 60204-1 for machine builders and panel builders – a guide to avoiding common errors'. Running to fourteen pages, the free publication presents many ways in which machinery often fails to comply with this safety standard's requirements.
Spiers Engineering Safety publishes the ultimate guide to PUWER
1150 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
1190 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.
