Machine Building

Nexperia receives Bosch Global Supplier Award

Nexperia has received a Bosch Global Supplier Award in the category "˜Purchasing of direct materials - Mobility Solutions'. Nexperia was one of only 47 companies from Bosch's 43,000-strong supplier base to be honoured with such an award for its outstanding performance and teamwork in 2017-2018.

16th July 2019

Easier drive commissioning, adjustment, monitoring and servicing

With the Nordcon app and the corresponding Nordac Access BT Bluetooth stick, Nord Drivesystems says it has created a mobile commissioning and service solution for all Nord drives.

15th July 2019

Mitsubishi event: Explore the future of digitalisation

Mitsubishi Electric is hosting a national event where visitors can explore the very latest technology being applied in smart manufacturing and discover how companies from a variety of industrial sectors are navigating their path towards digitalisation. The Smart Industry Experience is being held on 18 September 2019 at The British Motor Museum in Gaydon where key speakers from the likes of Nissan, Amazon and the Dept. for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy will be presenting. Subjects include the latest on government policy and how it will affect industry, plus the most recent real-world innovations being put into practice.

15th July 2019

Northern Manufacturing & Electronics returns to Manchester

Northern Manufacturing & Electronics makes a welcome return to EventCity, Manchester from October 2nd to 3rd. Following a similar format to the ever-popular Southern Manufacturing Show, the wide-ranging portfolio of components, production hardware and engineering services being showcased makes it a useful event for designers, procurement professionals and engineers from across the North. The previous show attracted over 3,000 visitors from a wide range of industries.

15th July 2019

Hose sample packs ensure pumped fluid compatibility

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group (WMFTG) is now offering a unique way of matching Bredel hose material to the actual fluid being pumped, an activity that, if completed correctly, is proven to reduce costs. WMFTG has made available five new hose material immersion sample packs for Bredel and APEX pump users, a move that is thought to be an industry first.

12th July 2019

Machinery Directive revision - public consultation on proposals

The European Commission is planning to update the Machinery Directive to improve safety and take account of the latest innovations, particularly in terms of information technology. The EC's proposed revision aligns the Machinery Directive with EU harmonised legislation on product health and safety, and also tackles the challenges that may arise from technical progress in digitisation.

11th July 2019

TUV's "˜The Future of Machinery Safety' open day agenda published

On 18 July 2019, TÜV SÜD will be hosting an unmissable event at the British Motor Museum. Don't miss this opportunity to join experts who will lead you on a knowledge journey through the future of machinery safety, covering a broad range of topics including:

11th July 2019

Pickering Electronics to debut 10W reed relay at Semicon West

Pickering Electronics will debut a new 10W member of its successful 4mm2TM product family in Booth 5656 at the Semicon West exhibition. Like other reed relays in the family, new Series 122 devices occupy a PCB footprint of only 4mm × 4mm, facilitating the highest packing density currently available. Series 122 relays measure 12.5mm in height and are rated with a switching current of 0.5A at 10W. 3V and 5V coils are available.

11th July 2019

Schneider uses Earth Overshoot Day to launch one-planet approach

Ahead of Earth Overshoot Day this July 29, Schneider Electric announces its commitment to promote one-planet compatibility as the necessary framework for long-term business success. Schneider Electric's breakthrough White Paper, published on July 29, lays out the detailed approach and supporting metric for one-planet compatibility and humanity's prosperity. It was developed in partnership with Global Footprint Network, the international sustainability organisation that pioneered the Ecological Footprint.

11th July 2019

Lenze to showcase mechatronic drive systems at IMHX exhibition

At this September's IMHX, Lenze will showcase its Smart Motor Solutions - complete, scalable mechatronic drive systems, combining motor, gear unit and electronic drive in one easy-to-use package.

10th July 2019