Machine Building

Free guide: preventing damage in transit with caps and plugs

A key component in countless engineering applications, caps and plugs offer protection during the manufacturing process. Aside from this, they help during transportation and storage and altogether ensure a project runs smooth and safely - but it's often vital they offer shock absorption qualities. Essentra Components explains both the need for shock absorption and damage prevention.

4th March 2020

NSK ball screws for electric-hydraulic braking systems

NSK has implemented plans to expand its production of ball screw units for electric-hydraulic brakes. The move is in line with increasing numbers of regulators around the world mandating new vehicles be equipped with automatic emergency braking systems.

4th March 2020

HSE to host its own theatre at The Health and Safety Event

The health and safety industry revolves around legislation and as a regulator for this, the Health and Safety Executive is delighted to announces its collaboration with The Health and Safety Event (28-30 April 2020, NEC Birmingham). For the first time, they will be hosting their own dedicated theatre to address the practical issues, policy developments and solutions you need to run a safe, healthy and sustainable working environment.

3rd March 2020

Find out about Rittal's Edge Data Centre at DCW 2020

Rittal's Edge Data Centre will once again be to the fore at Data Centre World 2020 (Stand D510), providing users with an insight into its standardised, pre-configured IT infrastructure.

2nd March 2020

Festo invests to boost production of automation components

The semiconductor and electronics industries have set benchmarks for continuous innovation while keeping prices low. As digitalisation increases, electronic components are rapidly finding their way into other industries too. Sectors as diverse as the automotive industry, medical technology and distribution logistics are demanding more powerful electronics and sensors for applications ranging from self-driving vehicles to artificial heart valves. Traceability techniques pioneered in pharmaceuticals are now transferring to the food and packaging industries where smart, intelligent packaging equipped with electronic chips is being rapidly adopted.

28th February 2020

Bürkert appoints new Account Manager for the South West

Bürkert Fluid Control Systems has appointed a new Account Manager for the South West of England and South Wales region. Jon Roberts strengthens Bürkert's customer service network and will work directly with OEMs, distributors and end users to support applications across the process and measurement control portfolio.

28th February 2020

Free white paper: strength of machine guarding

Fortress Interlocks has published a new white paper that is available free of charge from its website, How to Select Aspects of Machine Guarding - Strength of the Guarding System.

27th February 2020

Elesa announces expanded catalogue and e-commerce website

This year, Elesa has released a new and extensive catalogue, which features an expansion of over 5000 new product codes and updated product groups; extending from 15 to 18 for further clarity and differentiation. To compliment this development comes added products across their "˜High Performing' lines, centred on niche requirements in the industry.

27th February 2020

Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2020 smashes records

Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2020, held at Farnborough International Exhibition Centre in February, witnessed a 9 per cent increase in attendance to set an all-time record. A total of 9,256 visitors attended the three-day show, which is the UK's longest-running and largest annual industrial technology exhibition. Companies from all over the UK, continental Europe and further afield took part, showcasing a huge range of industrial products and technologies, from electronic components to the latest high-tech machining centres.

27th February 2020