Machine Building

Take a virtual tour of Spelsberg's electrical enclosures

Spelsberg UK is taking advantage of the world's first virtual "˜online exhibition' to demonstrate its range of enclosure products. With over 4000 standard enclosures available ex-stock, Spelsberg is the UK's largest supplier of non-metallic electric enclosures. The stand promotes some of Spelsberg's most popular enclosures including its fire-rated WKE range; the rugged GEOS outdoor enclosures; and innovative IBT junction boxes, which are designed for use in precast concrete construction projects.

13th February 2020

'Connect Secure Analyse' conference for resilient systems

MAC Solutions will host the "˜Connect Secure Analyse' Conference at Villa Park on 18th March 2020. The event will provide delegates with critical information, advice and guidance on how they can design their production systems by creating secure, high-performance OT (operational technology) networks for their automation assets.

13th February 2020

ESAB rolls out Exaton brand across more filler metals

ESAB Welding & Cutting Products has finalised the transition to the Exaton brand name for all welding filler metals involved with its 2018 acquisition of Sandvik Welding Consumables. Globally, all products now carry the Exaton name. For the EU, Middle East and Asia-Pacific regions, the new naming conventions are as follows:

13th February 2020

Nokia Chief Executive to give keynote at Industry 4.0 Summit

Industry 4.0 Summit & Expo, the UK's premier event for digital technologies in manufacturing, announces that Cormac Whelan will give a keynote address at the conference. Mr Whelan, Chief Executive Officer UK & Ireland at Nokia, the innovative global leader in 5G, networks and phones, will share his knowledge with delegates as to how 5G will have a major impact upon improved connectivity & manufacturing performance. The event takes place 31 March-1 April at the Manchester Central Convention Complex.

12th February 2020

New packaging combats threat from counterfeiters

Henkel, whose brands include Loctite, Teroson and Bonderite, has introduced new packaging to thwart those who seek to imitate their products. The likelihood of intellectual property theft has risen in line with the company's success and it extends way beyond brand protection.

12th February 2020

Discover Trumpf's capabilities at Southern Manufacturing 2020

Trumpf will be on stand D230 at Southern Manufacturing 2020, which takes place from 11 to 13 February.

11th February 2020

IODDfinder automates IO-Link description files

It does not get easier than this: with the IODDfinder, files arrive from the Internet automatically. That's just the right way to describe the advantage of this centralised, cross-manufacturer database. And it has been very well received by users. With more than 400,000 downloads in November of 2019 alone and over 12,000 devices, IODDfinder - the Internet platform for IO-Link description files - has become an established name in the market in just three years.

11th February 2020

See Henkel's latest developments at Southern Manufacturing 2020

Henkel will be on stand H165 at Southern Manufacturing 2020, which takes place from 11 to 13 February. The company will be demonstrating how its latest-generation Loctite, Bonderite Technomelt and Teroson products can benefit the entire value chain. Whether the task is in system building, assembly or repair, these engineering adhesives, sealants and functional coatings improve performance and cut costs.

11th February 2020

Register now for HBM's latest webinars

HBM's latest batch of webinars are now available for registration. The first session in February addresses the stringent regulations on emissions, which are making it more difficult for the marine industry to stay cost effective. HBM's Accurate Load Measurements in Marine Engines webinar demonstrates how accurate load measurements can ensure that ships meet the new standards while remaining competitive.

11th February 2020

igus streamlines injection moulding using 3D printed tools

Many designers in the industrial sector rely on wear-resistant, high-performance plastic parts for use wherever there is friction between two surfaces. To ensure they get their special plastic part, igus has integrated its Print2Mould process with its online 3D printing service. With a printed tool, the component is manufactured by injection moulding, which gives multiple benefits compared with 3D printing parts directly.

11th February 2020