Machine Building

Solutions to accelerate digital transformation

At this year’s Hannover Messe Analog Devices (ADI) will demonstrate its latest solutions driving the digitisation of factory, process and building enterprises.

23rd May 2022

Contrinex celebrates its 50th anniversary

Fifty years ago this week, Contrinex was founded by Peter Heimlicher in Switzerland. What began as a one-man operation, is now a technology-leading, innovative global company, serving over 60 countries and employing more than 500 people worldwide, and is led by Peter’s daughter, CEO Annette Heimlicher.

20th May 2022

A full programme to inspire, inform and entertain

Manufacturing and Engineering Week (Birmingham NEC, 8-9 June) will be a celebration of British engineering, a two-day festival of innovation that will showcase the very best that UK industry has to offer, while also providing knowledge, inspiration and a touch of entertainment.

20th May 2022

Maxon’s Drive Technology Insight day is a great success

11th May 2022 saw Maxon’s first Drive Technology Insight day bring together the engineering community in the UK and Ireland.

20th May 2022

Nord Drivesystems exhibits at ‘all about automation’ 2022

On 29 and 30 June 2022, Nord Drivesystems will present the DuoDrive geared motor, the energy-efficient IE5+ synchronous motor, the new decentralised NORDAC ON frequency inverter and the NORDAC PRO SK 500P control cabinet inverter, at ‘all about automation’.

19th May 2022

TÜV Süd certifies Pilz product development as safe and secure

TÜV Süd has certified the development processes of Pilz in accordance with the international security standard IEC 62443-4-1. This addition to the existing functional safety management certification promises Pilz customers double security from now on.

19th May 2022

Enclosures provide safety and ease of use for laser interlocks

Laser Support Services, which designs interlock systems, works with Spelsberg UK as its enclosure partner, based on the quality and flexibility of the housings.

19th May 2022

Camozzi launches new UK short form catalogue

Camozzi Automation has launched its new UK short form catalogue, available both online and in hard copy format.

18th May 2022

NSK roller guides increase uptime of blow moulding machines

A manufacturer of PET (polyethylene terephthalate) bottles frequently had to replace the linear guides on its blow moulding machines. However, after switching to NSK’s RA series roller guides, there have been no failures for over a year, producing annual cost savings in maintenance, spare parts and downtime of €60,000.

17th May 2022

Design your future at Design Engineering Expo 2022

With innovation at its core, Design Engineering Expo 2022 is the perfect place for forward thinking design engineering professionals to gain insight into new technologies, learn how to improve efficiencies and gain inspiration for ideas they can implement into their workplace, to put them ahead of their competitors and form part of their future strategy.

17th May 2022