Machine Building

Inspekto S70 autonomous vision inspection system

Industrial automation vendors have historically been blocked from accessing the visual inspection market because of its complex requirements, but German-Israeli start up Inspekto has changed this state of affairs. Inspekto's Plug and Inspect technology drives its off-the-shelf vision product, the Inspekto S70, and brings vision inspection back where it belongs: with the industrial automation family.

30th April 2020

New RiCs user-friendly configurator for small enclosures

The Rittal Configuration System (RiCS) is an exciting new user-friendly design tool, for error-free accessory configurations of small and compact enclosures. The process is so fast and streamlined that it is estimated it can reduce the time it takes for a user to choose, configure and purchase a compact enclosure by up to 95 percent.

30th April 2020

VirtualConnect event provides real-time access to specialists

To help industry understand how technology can solve strategic and operational challenges, Rockwell Automation is launching a series of free, online events, called VirtualConnect. The first event, 12 May, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Central European Time, includes specialised learning schedules, peer-to-peer and peer-to-expert networking, and the chance to "˜walk' the digital show floor.

30th April 2020

Aerotech exhibiting at Optatec 2020

Aerotech is once again exhibiting at Optatec. The international trade fair for optical technologies, components and systems takes place on November 17-19, 2020 in Frankfurt am Main. Aerotech will be exhibiting its newly launched small Hexapod HEX150 with a diameter of 150mm and a height of 141mm. The two-axis PlanarDL linear table will also be exhibited at Booth 118 in Hall 3.1. Both systems will be controlled with the innovative Automation1 control platform.

30th April 2020

Fath Components now stocking German-manufactured face masks

Fath Components Ltd is now able to supply premium quality face masks ex-stock from both its UK warehouse and German production and distribution facility. The company is also gearing up to manufacture face masks at its main plant, located to the east of Stuttgart, and states that soon, once the new line is fully operational, it will be able to produce and dispatch 50,000 masks a day.

29th April 2020

New date for Profinet, Profibus and IO-Link Scotland seminar

Following the April 16th UK government announcement that lockdown will be extended for at least another three weeks, Profibus and Profinet International regrets to have to advise that its planned seminar at the Advanced Forming Research Centre, Inchinnan will not now be taking place on 27 May 2020 but has instead been arranged for 26 May 2021.

29th April 2020

Diamond Point International rebrands to Recab UK

Embedded computing expert Diamond Point International has rebranded as Recab UK Ltd. With effect from 1 April 2020, the rebrand sees the company adopt a more service-led offering to complement its existing consultation and distribution operations. The same team is continuing to provide its industry expertise to companies across the UK under the new name.

28th April 2020

Automation and Robotics Online Conference scheduled for 2 June

PI UK is pleased to be associated with The Automation and Robotics Summit, an online conference that is being held on 2 June 2020. The event will run live online from 10 am to 5 pm (British Summer Time). The sessions will also be available for download by participants following the event.

28th April 2020

Video-infographic explores benefits of Industry 4.0

As a result of digitisation, many everyday objects are able to collect data, analyse external information and communicate with each other. But what happens when this type of technology is applied to the factory, both large companies and SMEs? What elements will characterise the factory of the future? Industry 4.0 has a value creation potential for manufacturers and suppliers of $3.7 trillion in 2025, but today only 30 per cent of global companies are capturing value from Industry 4.0 solutions on a large scale.

28th April 2020

New Management Perspectives Program and podcast from Rockwell

Rockwell Automation is launching its Management Perspectives Program, an online community resource designed to inform, inspire, and bring together managers and executives both in person and virtually. The community hub provides a collection of online content and educational materials, with a focus on digital transformation and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).

27th April 2020