Machine Building

Fast delivery of complex, wear-resistant 3D printed parts

igus has produced a short video to show how easy it is to use its 3D printing service for obtaining complex wear-resistant parts within a few days.

16th October 2019

Phoenix Contact team takes second place in WAVE Trophy

Trainees Jana Schwarze and Alexandra Kerps, who are both 21 and have just started their careers at Phoenix Contact, took second place in the WAVE Trophy, the largest e-mobility rally in the world. During the WAVE Trophy, the two aspiring industry sales representatives covered 3241km in their eGolf nicknamed "E-Mil". The rally started in Dortmund on September 13, and the only female duo among the 48 teams competing reached the finish line in Erlangen on September 21. The aim of the WAVE Trophy is to demonstrate e-mobility's almost unrestricted suitability for everyday use today.

15th October 2019

CiA publishes conference programme for iCC 2020

The programme committee has selected from the submitted abstracts 23 papers to be presented at the 17th international CAN Conference (iCC) in Baden-Baden (Germany). The conference will take place on March 17th and 18th, 2020. Emotas, Gemac, Peak System, and Vector sponsor this event.

15th October 2019

Renishaw recruits for 70 new graduates

Gloucestershire-based engineering company Renishaw is recruiting 70 graduates for its 2020 intake. The company has also created new programmes for its software and manufacturing engineering streams, extending the opportunities it offers to graduates from a range of engineering disciplines. Applications are now open until November 1st 2019. To apply for a graduate scheme at Renishaw, visit www.renishaw.com/graduates.

14th October 2019

EMS to showcase Faulhaber flat brushless DC outer rotor motors

Electro Mechanical Systems Ltd (EMS) is proud to showcase the brand new Faulhaber flat brushless DC outer rotor motors at the Robotics and Automation show on October 29-30 2019 at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry. The UK's sole distributer of Faulhaber motors, EMS offers the most comprehensive range small mechatronic drive systems on the market, and this offering is setting new standards in high performance.

14th October 2019

See intelligent safety for small brakes at SPS 2019

The ROBA-brake-checker module by mayr power transmission is not only able to monitor and supply safety brakes without the use of sensors. It also supplies data, and therefore provides intelligent safety. At the SPS 2019 in Nuremberg, the company is presenting new designs of the module, using which even small brake sizes can be monitored. This opens up new possibilities for brake monitoring - in particular also for safety brakes in servomotors and for applications in the fields of robotics and automation.

14th October 2019

See laser scanner comparison at Precisiebeurs exhibition

The precision technology industry has been meeting in Veldhofen (13-14 November 2019) in the Netherlands for 19 years now, and Aerotech has to be present of course: the manufacturer of high-performance motion control and positioning systems will be demonstrating the advantages of the AGV-SPO galvo scanner over an HPO at the stand. Other highlights include the new innovative Automation1 control system, the successor to the proven A3200, and IFOV (Infinite Field of View) for laser processing.

11th October 2019

IP67 power supplies for on-machine, decentralised power

There are many advantages when moving a machine's power supply out of the cabinet and onto the machine, close to where it is needed. To help machine builders make the transition to decentralised power, Murrelektronik's engineers have put together a series of downloads, outlining the features of the company's IP67 power supplies and the benefits of on-machine power.

10th October 2019

Ewellix is the new brand for SKF Motion Technologies

SKF Motion Technologies, formerly part of the SKF Group, has announced that it is to launch a new name and branding, to reflect the changes that the company has undergone since it was acquired in December 2018 by Triton Partners. With immediate effect, the company will be known as Ewellix: Makers in Motion. The new company name is pronounced "˜Eve-liks'.

10th October 2019

Nord to unveil new products at SPS smart production solutions

From 26 to 28 November 2019, one of the most important exhibitions for the automation industry will be held in Nuremberg: SPS. Nord Drivesytems will once again be presenting new products. The main focus is on an energy-efficient latest generation synchronous motor that considerably exceeds IE4, and on future-proof frequency inverters.

10th October 2019