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New igus video reveals key to low-cost automation

The new modular Apiro motion system from igus can assist design engineers in developing low-cost automation systems. It consists of three lubrication-free worm gears to provide standard, inverted and linear movements, and these can be connected either in series or parallel and configured to perform in applications ranging from straightforward linear motion to more complex robotic tasks.

8th June 2020

The survey says - well done UK manufacturing

According to a recent survey of 2000 adults undertaken by Populus for Cadence Innovation Marketing, 74 per cent of the UK public believes that the manufacturing sector stepped up to meet the challenge of supporting the UK as coronavirus took a grip on the nation in March 2020. The same number of respondents also believed that a strategic long-term plan for helping UK manufacturing to be more productive and competitive will help insulate us from future pandemics - and go some way towards protecting UK GDP.

5th June 2020

Aerospace drive solutions video

maxon has just released a new video highlighting the company's capabilities in the aerospace sector. Hosted by maxon's Andrew Gibson, it provides an insight into the drive systems the business provides for passenger aircraft, helicopters, spacecraft and unmanned aerial vehicles. For example, using its own in-house laboratories, maxon tests its drives for resistance to a variety of elements including vibration, shock, cold, heat and vacuum.

5th June 2020

Herga Technology announces TWI membership

Herga Technology Ltd is announcing its Industrial Membership of TWI. TWI is the world-renowned research and technology organisation that provides industry with technical support in materials, engineering and joining technology. Through its membership, Herga is set to enjoy access to internationally respected consultants, scientists and engineers through a range of networked services that include consultancy and R&D, industry-led research projects, training & certification, knowledge base, software toolkits and many other services aimed at maximising product performance.

4th June 2020

Bearing Partners in Precision celebrate first anniversary

The Barden Corporation is celebrating the first year since the company's was acquired by precision bearing manufacturer, HQW Precision GmbH. The past 12 months has seen both companies brought together in partnership, with customers benefiting from the combined strengths and expertise of the duo. The "Partners in Precision" ethos centres on the two companies sharing of best practices and philosophies as well as values in its people, technology, innovation and the local communities in its bases at Kürnach, Germany, and Plymouth, UK.

4th June 2020

Free guide to cable management for different applications

This free guide from Essentra Components leads design engineers through the process of selecting the right cable management options. Typical applications include white goods, computers, televisions in the consumer area, rack cabinets and server rooms in data storage/processing. Likewise, telecoms, power generation, HVAC all call for careful cable management - plus, of course, the automotive arena of cars, commercial vehicles and trains.

1st June 2020

Free webcast: energy efficiency and the Ecodesign Directive

As the new Ecodesign Directive comes into force throughout Europe in the summer of 2021, the energy efficiency of standard asynchronous motors, in particular those designed for continuous operation, will have to continue to improve. In the course of this, the machine manufacturer will have the opportunity to achieve much more than just meeting the legal requirements. If done correctly, they can optimise their machine with drives that are precisely matched to the respective task, thus reducing energy consumption in the drive system by up to 50 per cent and also massively reducing the number of variants through standardisation.

1st June 2020

Free webinar: Lightning Surge Protection on Profibus Networks

A free, 30 minute-long webinar titled Lightning Surge Protection on Profibus Networks will take place on Wednesday 10th June 2020 at 10:30 BST. It is aimed at those people responsible for the commissioning and support of PROFIBUS networks. The webinar will take the form of a presentation with demonstrations to aid understanding. Time has been allowed for questions to be asked.

1st June 2020

R.A. Rodriguez appoints Carl Richmond as Northern Sales Engineer

The product scope within the R. A. Rodriguez range is extensive. It includes bearings, drives, actuation products and gears, with brands such as Kaydon, Framo Morat, Grob and KHK central to the programme. The demand across the range has increased substantially in recent months, prompting the company to boost its resources with the appointment of a new sales engineer for the North of England.

1st June 2020

Beckhoff supports businesses responding to COVID-19 crisis

Beckhoff Automation UK is lending its support to the battle against COVID-19 by prioritising deliveries to customers involved with fighting the spread of the disease. This includes critical businesses producing medical equipment and supplies, as well as logistics companies and manufacturing businesses that have shifted production to supplies such as protective equipment or sanitisation products.

29th May 2020