Machine Building

RS Components to distribute Control Techniques inverter drives

RS Components has signed a global distribution agreement with Nidec Corporation for the Control Techniques brand products which target machine builders and maintenance professionals.

8th October 2018

TDK-Lambda UK starts construction of new £1M EMC test facility

TDK Corporation has started construction of a new £1M EMC test facility located adjacent to its power supply manufacturing plant in Ilfracombe, North Devon. Due to open in spring 2019, the building will house an anechoic chamber for onsite EMC compliance testing of its products.

8th October 2018

See igus innovations at this year's Advanced Engineering Show

At the 10th Anniversary of the Advanced Engineering show, 31st October to 1st November, igus will present innovations developed through pre-tested products designed specially to fulfil the needs of engineers. The products showcased on the stand, D32, have been through rigorous testing at its 2,750m ² test facility.

5th October 2018

Video: drylin T versus recirculating ball bearing guides

igus has released a video that compares the performance of a metal ball bearing linear system with a polymer-based drylin system at its dry-tech test lab in cologne, Germany.

5th October 2018

In search of GB's oldest running industrial compressor

Compressors play a big part in the industrial and manufacturing sector. Often referred to as the fourth utility, they are the silent partner powering many of the processes necessary to manufacture our everyday comforts. In the run up to its centenary, Atlas Copco Compressors UK is turning the attention to these silent partners and is trying to find the oldest, stationary, oil-injected compressor in Great Britain, with a motor power rating between 30kW and 90kW, that has completed the longest tour of duty in Great Britain (and is still going!)

5th October 2018

Qualify as a TÜV-certified functional safety application expert

SICK is hosting a week-long expert training course in November for experienced engineers and safety specialists wishing to qualify for SGS - TÜV Saar, Certified Safety Application Expert Training (CFSAE).

4th October 2018

ESAB acquires Gas Control Equipment of Sweden

ESAB Welding & Cutting Products has acquired Gas Control Equipment (GCE). With headquarters in Malmö, Sweden, GCE is a leader in European gas equipment, offering full systems for general industrial, healthcare, high-purity and science and research applications. GCE employs more than 900 people.

4th October 2018

UKIVA to attend VISION Stuttgart

UKIVA has a strong membership presence at VISION, Stuttgart, with 16 members exhibiting. The UKIVA booth (Hall G Stand 1Z105) will be available for any member to hold business meetings. This is particularly useful for those members who are attending, but not exhibiting and do not have their own stands.

4th October 2018

Pryor to demonstrate part ID systems at Smart Factory Expo 2018

Pryor Marking Technology will be showcasing its products that encompass the three essential tools for implementing traceability within digital manufacturing operations - precision marking equipment, vision devices and data management software - at Smart Factory Expo 2018 (Stand B12).

4th October 2018

Intelliconnect solderless RF connectors win Product of the Year

Intelliconnect (Europe) Ltd have won the Interconnection Product of the Year award at the recent Electronic Industry Awards ceremony with their innovative UK designed and manufactured 2.9mm Solderless RF Connectors.

3rd October 2018