Machine Building

Lenze appoints Balz as Senior Vice President Automation Systems

On 1 November 2019, Burkhard Balz (55) was appointed Senior Vice President Automation Systems at Lenze. As a successful manager with international leadership experience, Balz will enhance the corporate group. In this newly created role, he will lead the systems business segment and continue to intensify the growth of this division. By appointing a recognised industry expert, Lenze is consolidating its position as a leading systems provider of machine automation and paving the way for even greater market focus.

18th November 2019

Mouser now stocking SEARAN Bluetooth SDKs

Mouser Electronics has signed a global distribution agreement with SEARAN, a fast-growing provider of Bluetooth wireless connectivity, with tens of millions of licenses sold for innovative products in consumer, medical, and industrial applications.

18th November 2019

Lenze's end-to-end tools and services for digital engineering

Lenze's focus at this year's SPS 2019 is all about the new opportunities in engineering and construction that are opening up in mechanical engineering as a result of the digital transformation.

18th November 2019

Portescap Ultra EC high-torque, high speed mini-motors at SPS

For design engineers operating within the automation and robotics industries, SPS is an annual highlight that showcases the latest product developments and technological advancements. Portescap will be using this year's show to demonstrate the characteristics of its Ultra EC range of miniature motors. With a patented "˜U coil' design, the new motor range delivers unprecedented speed and torque in a compact package.

15th November 2019

Free guide and video: Choose the right fasteners, nuts and bolts

However common and readily accessible, people often find that getting the right fastener, screw, bolt or nut can be a challenge. Now this new guide from Essentra Components plays a key role in choosing the right option. They are experts at supporting electronics, automotive, retail and industrial machinery applications, with a wealth of experience in the manufacturing and supply chain environments.

15th November 2019

Siemens Simcenter Amesim and Simcenter 3D now available as SaaS

Siemens Digital Industries Software is announcing the availability of Simcenter 3D software and Simcenter Amesim software delivered as a service. Through a strategic collaboration between Siemens and Rescale, a leader in enterprise big computing, engineers can now gain immediate, cost-effective software-as-a-service (SaaS) access to high-end simulation tools. Particularly useful for small to medium-sized businesses, the SaaS framework offers new tiered product bundles in which customers can select the right level of capabilities they need, as well as monthly subscription-based billing and licensing and a pay-per-use computing infrastructure.

15th November 2019

Video shows how igus E2.1 e-chains are easy and quick to use

The E2.1 e-chain is the igus standard for small to medium applications. Offering a long service life, quiet operation and easy filling, it is suitable for use in general engineering and machine tool construction.

15th November 2019

EN ISO 12100:2010 harmonised standard status clarification

When the latest Machinery Directive Harmonised Standards list was published on 18 March 2019 we reported that recital 14 of Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/436 stated that EN ISO 12100:2010 was to be withdrawn, but this was understood to be an editorial error (see here).

15th November 2019

See Nord Drivesystems' latest products at BrauBeviale 2019

At BrauBeviale 2019, in Nuremberg from 12 to 14 November, Nord Drivesystems will be presenting a new synchronous motor that combines a significant improvement of energy efficiency with the nsd tupH surface treatment. It is optimally suitable for the challenging environmental conditions and the stringent hygiene requirements in beverage logistics and production. Nord also presents its standardised drive concept for lauter tuns as well as the new Nordac PRO SK 500P control cabinet inverter.

14th November 2019

maxon appoints new sales engineer in Ireland

Martin Leahy has joined maxon as the primary Sales Engineer based in Ireland. Martin, from County Kildare, worked previously as a Design Engineer in the agricultural and power transmission industries. He has a Mechanical Engineering and Masters (MSc) degree qualifications from the Institute of Technology, Carlow.

14th November 2019