Machine Building

Ten top trends for modern machine tools

An igus video highlights how its motion plastics are being used in modern machine tools to reduce costs and improve equipment performance. From lathes where hot chips occur to compact 5-axis milling centres and very fast linear robots, machine tools have to cope with a large number of challenges.

25th October 2017

Front-loader test rig: plastic versus metal in endurance test

In its own test laboratory, igus has commissioned a system for testing especially high loads in machine applications found in the agricultural or construction industries. The front loader, which moves 24/7, is located outdoors and therefore exposed to all the elements. This enables igus to compare different bearing combinations in order to find the best products for the respective heavy-duty application.

25th October 2017

Harting features efficiency improvements at Smart Factory Expo

At Smart Factory Expo, Harting is demonstrating its range of automation products for improving the efficiency of manufacturing logistic processes based on the concepts of Integrated Industry 4.0 and the Internet of Things (IoT) (Stand SO17).

25th October 2017

Free webinar: data management for structural health management

HBM has announced the date for its latest webinar, which looks at the common Challenges in Data Management for Structural Health Monitoring.

25th October 2017

Nord Drivesystems at CBST 2017 in China

The 8th China International Beverage Industry Exhibition on Science and Technology (CBST) will take place in Shanghai from 22 to 24 November 2017, and Nord Drivesystems will be there again this year. The internationally operating company with head office in the north German city of Bargteheide and sites in China (HQ and motor production plant in Suzhou, assembly plant in Tianjin) will be at the renowned trade fair in the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) to present innovative technologies and products, current Industry 4.0 applications as well as energy and cost optimisation concepts for the beverage industry.

24th October 2017

Mitsubishi highlights production increases at PPMA 2017

Mitsubishi Electric enjoyed a highly successful PPMA show, demonstrating the benefits of advanced automation systems for packaging machinery. Taking centre stage visually was a Proseal GT0 automatic in-line tray sealing machine, equipped with high-speed heat sealing technology, touch screen HMIs, PLCs, drives, servo control and robot handling.

24th October 2017

HBM webinar: smart technologies for mobile vehicle testing

HBM has announced the date of its latest webinar on Smart Technologies for Mobile Testing, which takes place at 9am on Thursday 23rd November 2017. As each individual project features its own requirements, mobile vehicle testing can often present a variety of challenges, in particular for measurement data acquisition. With this in mind, systems and software demand a high degree of flexibility and functionality.

24th October 2017

New machine risk assessment and PUWER services from Procter

Procter Machine Guarding is now offering machine risk assessment and PUWER inspection services, building on its expertise in machine guarding for customers throughout the UK, Europe, Middle East, USA and elsewhere.

24th October 2017

Gearbox solutions ride into IAAPA Attractions Expo

Renold will be showing its range of gearing products for theme park rides on booth number 4511 from 14 to 17 November 2017, at the IAAPA Attractions Expo, Orange County Convention Center, Florida, US. IAAPA is the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions. It represents nearly 5000 amusement-industry members in 99 countries worldwide and operates several global amusement-industry trade shows with Orlando being the largest.

20th October 2017