Kluber Lubrication wins at the Duty of Care Awards
1 day agoKluber has been awarded Winner in the Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance category at the International SOS Foundation 2024 Duty of Care Awards.
Robot drive capabilities highlighted at SPS
1 day agoAt SPS 2024 maxon is presenting a humanoid robot driven by maxon motors. HOPE is an open development robot with full dexterity that brings down the cost of humanoid development. maxon will also unveil a new, compact motor speed controller, plus a new precision gearhead.
Supply and control devices for industrial printers
1 day agoTroy Stehr, Industry Account Manager at Burkert, looks at the challenges facing the printing industry and how new developments can be managed successfully.
Detecting faults in hydraulic systems
1 day agoHydraulic pumps at the heart of any hydraulic system on a machine, but maintenance can be a challenge as they are often in inaccessible locations. A rise in pump temperature can be an indication of problems, and thermal imaging can thus play a key role in detecting faults early, as Teledyne FLIR product manager Darrell Taylor explains.
Miniature guides deliver high acceleration for semiconductor manufacturing
1 day agoWith the model AHR, THK offers a new miniature linear guide featuring four circular arc grooves and two-point contact of the balls, which ensures smooth running with low sliding resistance.
Compact modular motor for OEMs now available from WEG
2 days agoWEG has announced the launch of its new technology, the W80 AXgen electric motor. Designed and engineered for OEMs, the W80 AXgen uses an axial flux design to meet the increasing demand for compact, efficient and environmentally sustainable solutions.
Supply and control devices for industrial printers
1 day agoTroy Stehr, Industry Account Manager at Burkert, looks at the challenges facing the printing industry and how new developments can be managed successfully.
Detecting faults in hydraulic systems
1 day agoHydraulic pumps at the heart of any hydraulic system on a machine, but maintenance can be a challenge as they are often in inaccessible locations. A rise in pump temperature can be an indication of problems, and thermal imaging can thus play a key role in detecting faults early, as Teledyne FLIR product manager Darrell Taylor explains.
Efficiency and flexibility in automation solutions
3 days agoAdvancements in automation technology and the desire for smarter machines are resulting in a revolutionary leap forward. AI, IoT and sustainability goals are shaping industrial processes. To address the changing automation technology landscape, Murrelektronik has developed Vario-X.
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
564 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
604 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.