Machine Building

Robust inductives stop high-speed spindles ‘getting in a spin’

To maximise their efficiency and productivity, high-speed machining centres often include automated tool changers. When a drive-motor manufacturer needed a reliable and robust sensor to detect the position of a machine’s main spindle before initiating the tool-change sequence, it turned to Contrinex.

19th August 2022

PI increases production space at HQ by 11,000 sq ft

Rising global demand for semiconductor chips requires investments in equipment that is needed for chip production. To meet these needs, ultra-precision motion control, nanopositioning, and precision automation equipment Physik Instrumente (PI) has increased its production space.

19th August 2022

Farnell, NXP and Doulos present new Industry 4.0 webinar

Farnell has announced the launch a new global webinar covering ‘Automation and Edge AI for Industry 4.0’ in partnership with the Element14 Community, NXP and Doulos on Wednesday 24 August.

18th August 2022

Thorite offers same-day hydraulic hose assembly service

Air and fluid power specialist Thorite has launched a same-day hydraulic hose assembly service to help customers reduce downtime and control costs.

18th August 2022

Actuator increases accuracy and productivity of bagging machine

When end users of a precision bagging machine started using economical bags with inconsistent sizes, this impacted accuracy and productivity of the bulk bagging process.

18th August 2022

World’s first e-chain made of 100% recycled material

Conserving resources and extending the product life cycle are the objectives of the new Igus cradle-chain E2.1.CG, which the company says saves 28% CO2 versus current e-chain production.

17th August 2022

Siemens Congleton factory accelerates towards net zero goal

Siemens’ Congleton factory is on track to achieve carbon neutrality this year – eight years ahead of its original target.

17th August 2022

Full speed ahead for a custom conversion

A vision for a customised camper van led Leigh McCarron to Minitec UK. Working together to Leigh realise his dream, Minitec advised on the choice of profile that would turn an old transporter vehicle into a customised ‘king of the road’ camper van.

17th August 2022

Inductive sensors prove a ‘jack of all trades’ in bridge construction

When a specialist assembler of prefabricated bridges needed a rugged sensor for position sensing on its hydraulic cylinders, it turned to Contrinex.

17th August 2022

Digital tools to support engineering design

Nowadays in engineering, digital tools are an essential part of a design engineer’s daily life and any tools that are available freely are naturally an added bonus.

17th August 2022