Machine Building

igus launches 120 new products, sales rise by 8.5 per cent

Configurable online, on the go and on a tablet, as a durable special part, 3D printed or equipped with smart intelligence, motion plastics are increasingly becoming high-tech components. At this year's Hannover Fair, igus demonstrated this development with 120 new products - from the intelligent plain bearing to what is claimed to be the world's first online platform that brings together suppliers and users of cost-effective robotics.

5th April 2019

Chancellor Angela Merkel visits igus stand at the Hanover Fair

Prominent visitors to the igus booth: German Chancellor Dr Angela Merkel and Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Löfven visited the booth of igus on the first day of the Hanover Trade Fair. The focus of interest: cost-effective robotics made in Germany.

4th April 2019

Renishaw celebrates International Women's Day

To mark International Women's Day, Emma Robertson from Renishaw took part in the Inspiring Women: the legacy of the First World War workshop. The event, held ahead of International Women's Day in March 2019, was organised by South Gloucestershire Council (SGC), University of the West of England (UWE), Aerospace Bristol Museum and Southern Brooks Community Partnerships (SBCP).

4th April 2019

Lenze celebrates 50th anniversary in the UK

2019 marks a special milestone for Lenze: the global specialist in motion-centric automation is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the launch of its business operations on British soil.

4th April 2019

Schneider focuses on digital collaboration and productivity

Closely aligned to the "Integrated Industry - Industrial Intelligenc" theme of Hannover Messe, Schneider Electric will showcase a range of digitally connected products, systems, and services that help customers either begin their digitisation journey, or accelerate their digital transformation. Schneider Electric's Exchange and EcoStruxure platforms of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)-connected apps, services, and products help decision-makers and managers digitise operations quickly, cost-effectively, and with complete confidence.

2nd April 2019

Digi-Key continues supply and support for Renesas and IDT

Digi-Key Electronics confirms the continued and extensive support of Renesas Electronics and IDT's broad product portfolios following the completion of Renesas' acquisition of IDT on 29 March 2019.

2nd April 2019

Henkel eShop is added-value resource for adhesives and sealants

The new Henkel eShop is so much more than just a facility for online ordering. This platform for adhesives, sealants and coatings also offers a comprehensive range of support features from product selection through to delivery and everything in between. And of course, it's available 24/7, 365 days a year.

2nd April 2019

See robot vision guidance at the UKIVA Machine Vision Conference

Easy and cost-effective automation is the theme of the RARUK Automation display at this year's UKIVA Machine Vision Conference, which takes place on 6 June 2019 at the Marshall Arena, Milton Keynes. The products and systems the company sells in the UK have been carefully selected to be freely combined to provide the right option for any given application.

2nd April 2019

AWS Electronics invests in 5th SMT line at UK facility

AWS Electronics Group has invested in a new surface mount technology (SMT) line at its UK manufacturing site. Continued growth in demand for the turn-key offerings from AWS has fuelled the need for what is now the fifth fully automated line in the facility.

1st April 2019

Bosch Rexroth innovations drive efficiency at Bauma 2019

With just weeks to go until the doors open to Bauma 2019, Bosch Rexroth has unveiled what it will be showcasing at this year's event, including an array of its innovative products which are designed to facilitate greater levels of efficiency and productivity for machines and their operators.

29th March 2019