Machine Building

3D Systems opens new Advanced Additive Manufacturing Centre

3D Systems has opened its new Advanced Additive Manufacturing Centre in Pinerolo, Italy. Over the past 15 months, the company has implemented a multi-million-dollar investment to more than double the manufacturing capacity and increase its breadth of capabilities to meet increasing customer demand.

12th April 2019

TUV SUD rebrands in the UK

As part of the drive to improve the understanding and accessibility of TÜV SÜD's services, the company is switching to a single-brand TÜV SÜD name within the UK market.

11th April 2019

Dates and venues for TUV SUD Machinery Safety Workshops

Suppliers and manufacturers of industrial machinery have a legal obligation to ensure the safety of their products, irrespective of whether it is only used in-house or placed on the market.

11th April 2019

TRUMPF Open House, 4-6 June 2019, Luton

At whatever stage manufacturers may be in the process of sheet metalworking automation, the 2019 TRUMPF Open House will help them develop new ideas and the best products. Visitors will be able to speak with technology experts and see the latest generation machines, lasers and software in action to gain inspiration for their own production facility.

11th April 2019

Machine building for a smarter future - the Phoenix Contact tour

New for 2019, Phoenix Contact is running a series of Machine Building for a smarter future educational workshops to demonstrate how it can help machine builders create and maintain their competitive edge. Four machine building topics will be showcased:

11th April 2019

EMKA test laboratory accredited to international standard

EMKA has always believed it is important to support their standard and custom products with a comprehensive in-house testing facility. This has been a significant part of EMKA engineering over many years and now their Technology Centre has been accredited by the Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle GmbH - DAkkS) (The German National Accreditation Body) for 10 selected test procedures. According to the standard DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025, it confirms the capability of EMKA as a world market leader for locking devices, hinges and seals in the performance of material, life cycle and environmental simulation tests. Their test laboratory thus meets all legal and standards requirements at the highest international level.

11th April 2019

Nord demonstrates intelligent drives at SMART Automation

At SMART Automation Austria from 14 to 16 May 2019, Nord Drivesystems will be presenting its wide range of drive systems. The focus of this year's exhibition display in Linz is on innovative inverters for digital factories of the future - both for control cabinet installation as well as for decentralised installation in the field.

10th April 2019

Martin Walder of Schneider Electric to chair Industry 4.0 Summit

Martin Walder, VP of Schneider Electric and chair of the Engineering and Machinery Alliance (EAMA), will be chairing the second day of the Industry 4.0 Summit in Manchester on Thursday 11 April 2019 to offer insights into what this change means for businesses.

10th April 2019

TÜV SÜD launches dedicated test service for Industry 4.0 devices

TÜV SÜD is launching its new Internet of Things (IoT) cellular testing service. It is the only laboratory in the UK to offer a fully dedicated Narrowband-IoT (NB-IoT) test and certification service, helping manufacturers to gain access to global markets faster.

10th April 2019

Mouser backs Geox Dragon Formula E team in Rome and beyond

The Mouser-sponsored Formula E team returns to Rome on April 13 to battle it out on the ancient and unforgiving streets of Italy's capital. The team is looking to clinch the win on the seventh leg of the 2018-19 ABB FIA Formula E Championship racing season.

10th April 2019