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Portescap to exhibit with the power of one Regal Rexnord at SPS

Portescap to exhibit with the power of one Regal Rexnord at SPS

Portescap will be exhibiting at SPS 2024, Europe's premier spotlight on the automation industry. Portescap's range of miniature DC motors are designed with precision in mind, making them the perfect partner for robotics and smart manufacturing.

10th October 2024

2024 PPMA Show hailed as a huge success

2024 PPMA Show hailed as a huge success

The PPMA Show, the UK's leading event for processing and packaging machinery, including industrial automation and machine vision systems, has once again been acclaimed as a great success.

10th October 2024

Transitioning from reactive to proactive service

Transitioning from reactive to proactive service

Plug Power is transitioning from reactive to proactive service, building its new service structure around its ELX portal, based on IXON. Here it collects crucial operational data which it uses not only to improve response times but also to lay the foundation for future (after-sales) service models such as predictive maintenance.

10th October 2024

DOLD Product Finder tool simplifies product selection for engineers

DOLD Product Finder tool simplifies product selection for engineers

DOLD's upgraded Product Finder tool is now available for use. Tailored for design engineers and industry professionals, this intuitive tool simplifies the process of finding the right switchgear and safety monitoring products from DOLD's extensive range of over 10,000 items.

10th October 2024

Schneider Electric obtains higher level cybersecurity certification

Schneider Electric obtains higher level cybersecurity certification

Schneider Electric reports that its EcoStruxure IT Network Management Card 3 (NMC3) platform has obtained a new and higher level of cybersecurity certification, making it the first Data Centre Infrastructure Management (DCIM) network card to achieve IEC 62443-4-2 Security Level 2 (SL2) designation from the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).

9th October 2024

HMS Networks acquires PEAK-System Technik

HMS Networks acquires PEAK-System Technik

HMS Networks has entered into a binding agreement with DOGAWIST-Investment to acquire 100% of the shares in PEAK-System Technik, a well-established German provider of industrial communication solutions and experts within automotive communication technologies such as CAN and LIN.

8th October 2024

Precision drive systems at Engineering Design Show

Precision drive systems at Engineering Design Show

maxon UK and Ireland is exhibiting at the Engineering Design Show from 9-10 October at the Coventry Building Society Arena to guide design engineers focused on mechanical, electronic and embedded design in DC motor technology selection.

8th October 2024

Automate UK announces Oliver Selby as new BARA chair

Automate UK announces Oliver Selby as new BARA chair

BARA (the British Automation and Robotics Association) has named Oliver Selby, as its new Chair. Taking over from current Chair George Thompson. Oliver, who is currently FANUC UK Head of Sales will be supported in his new role by Vice-Chair Rosie Davies from Reeco Automation.

3rd October 2024

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