Machine Building

New-format training from PPMA - Quick Learning

PPMA is introducing a new format of training, known as Quick Learning, with each face-to-face session designed to be short, interactive and focused on one topic. Training that is fast and fun!

19th September 2019

Free guides from BFPA explain How To...

BFPA is publishing a series of How To...? Guides covering a range of topics relating to fluid power (pneumatics and hydraulics). These are intended to be useful, quick-reference documents for the industry, and are available free of charge.

19th September 2019

Rockwell expands Machine Safety System Integrator programme

Industrial companies trying to keep up with today's complex requirements for machine-safety systems while staying as productive as possible now have more help available to them through the Machine Safety System Integrator programme. Rockwell Automation has added three new members to the programme, which connects companies with system integrators that have expertise in current safety standards and a track record of designing safety systems. The programme now has 45 members located around the world.

19th September 2019

Henkel offers free guide to leakage prevention

Anaerobic adhesives are a good choice to augment the seal or holding force of a mechanically joined assembly. They serve as thread lockers, thread sealants, structural and instant bonders, retaining compounds and flange sealants.

18th September 2019

SKF and FANUC demonstrate system for machine tool monitoring

SKF and FANUC will be demonstrating an edge platform technology solution for automated anomaly detection of machine tool health at EMO Hannover Fair from 16-21 September.

18th September 2019

Thomson enhances linear motion systems sizing and selection tool

Thomson Industries has enhanced its popular Linear Motioneering product sizing and selection tool for linear motion systems, reducing the time for component selection from hours to less than 15 minutes. The upgraded resource also incorporates the RediMount motor mounting adapter kit, the new default standard for Thomson linear motion systems and precision linear actuators.

18th September 2019

Festo BionicOpter claims Guinness World Record

A bionic dragonfly from Festo has been recognised as a record breaker in the latest edition of the Guinness World Records, published by Ravensberger on 5 September 2019. The chapter "Robots" presents the most amazing records from the world of super robots and artificial intelligence. The BionicOpter, an ultra-light flying object based on the dragonfly, is now named as the world record winner for biggest flying robotic insect.

16th September 2019

Calibration test lab for high-voltage current transducers

Danisense has set up a DC calibration test lab at its Danish headquarters and manufacturing site in Taastrup, further strengthening the company's reputation for flexibility, quality and accuracy of its products.

13th September 2019

EMKA to showcase latest products at PPMA Exhibition

EMKA (UK) Ltd and EMKA Profiles Ltd, both based in the Coventry/Birmingham area, are looking forward to demonstrating their UK manufactured products at the PPMA Exhibition on 1-3 October 2019 at the NEC on stand number G96.

12th September 2019

ABI Research names Universal Robots as top cobot company

There are well over 50 manufacturers of collaborative robots (cobots) worldwide, but only a handful of these companies have so far deployed cobots on any meaningful level of scale. Tens of thousands of cobots have been sold as of 2019 and earned US$500 million in annual revenue for world markets. In its new Industrial Collaborative Robots Competitive Assessment, global tech market advisory firm, ABI Research finds Universal Robots (UR) to be the clear forerunner, particularly in implementation.

12th September 2019