Machine Building

HBM study shows video in data collection is taking off

According to a recent survey conducted HBM, video use is accelerating in data collection. The study shows that almost half of the respondents (47 per cent) already use video in data recording today, while 54 per cent of the respondents expect video use within their organisation to increase in the next year.

2nd November 2017

SolutionsPT and Schneider Electric host OT Cyber Security series

SolutionsPT and Schneider Electric are announcing an OT Cyber Security event series, aimed at helping today's manufacturers protect their industrial control systems and critical infrastructure. The events will address why industrial environments are becoming more vulnerable to cyberattack, whilst providing pragmatic guidance on building a robust OT Cyber Security strategy.

2nd November 2017

Rockwell Automation at SPS IPC Drives 2017

Some companies have already made progress towards achieving their digital transformation goals, but most are still working out how best to start. There is no "one size fits all" approach because every enterprise has unique requirements. At SPS IPC Drives 2017 (Hall 9, Stand 205), Rockwell Automation will show how it can help every manufacturer and machine builder - wherever they are on their journey towards Industry 4.0.

1st November 2017

Movie of the month

Watch this short video to see the next-generation contrast sensors from SICK that set a new standard for reliability, accuracy and versatility.

31st October 2017

Reliance gain ISO 13485 certification

Reliance have successfully secured ISO 13485 certification. The award made on the 25th October, enables the company to further develop the medical and life sciences business.

31st October 2017

Key appointments at Cliff Electronics support sales growth

Cliff Electronics has strengthened its salesforce in response to continued sales growth. Formerly their Distribution Sales Manager, Dan Walker takes up the new role of General Sales Manager. He will continue to manage the key relationships with their global distribution partners and develop new international markets. Walker has been with Cliff for 7 years and has dramatically increased their distribution sales throughout Europe.

31st October 2017

Mouser Electronics signs global agreement with Helium

Mouser Electronics is announcing a global distribution agreement with Helium, a provider of simple, secure, scalable Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity. Helium reduces total IoT costs of operations through easy-to-deploy, low-cost hardware that offers scalability and security. The Helium product line, available from Mouser Electronics, features Atom Modules, starter kits, and adapters plus Element Access Points.

31st October 2017

igus expands UK headquarters to boost engineering services

igus has invested a six-figure sum to expand its UK operation, almost doubling its engineering support facility from 672m2 to 1000m2. A new upper floor accommodates a growing sales and technical support team, while ground-floor space has been released so the engineering team can meet demand for fully-assembled products. The expansion comes just a year after the company celebrated its 25th anniversary in the UK.

27th October 2017

PPMA Show demonstrates strength of UK manufacturing industry

Once again, the PPMA Show highlighted why it's the UK's unmissable event for processing and packaging machinery, when it returned to Birmingham's NEC between 26 and 28 September. The 10,000sqm exhibition brought together 350 international exhibitors representing 1500 brands under one roof, where 7500 visitors - from the sectors of food, drinks, pharmaceuticals, chemicals and FMCG - plus over 3500 visitors from the co-located shows Interplas 2017, TCT Show 2017, Sensors and Instrumentation, descended on the show to seek out innovations and discuss the industry's hot topics.

26th October 2017

Study finds zero unplanned downtime is reaching a tipping point

The costs, causes and repercussions of unplanned downtime are triggering investment in digital tools and field service management, according to a new Vanson Bourne global study, sponsored by ServiceMax, from GE Digital, provider of field service management tools.

26th October 2017