Machine Building

Long-life, wash-down drive technology for the beverage industry

Nord Drivesystems will showcase industry-specific drive products at the drinktec exhibition in Munich, Germany.

12th September 2017

Mouser to offer Basler's embedded vision camera modules

Mouser Electronics has announced a global distribution partnership with Basler, a global manufacturer of high-quality digital cameras and lenses. The company's embedded vision products combine the latest chip and software developments with industrial machine-vision technology for cost-effective board-level camera systems suitable for factory automation, logistics, robotics, and the industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).

11th September 2017

Rockwell Automation CEO Blake Moret to become Chairman

Rockwell Automation has announced that its Board of Directors has elected President and Chief Executive Officer Blake D Moret as Chairman of the Board with effect from 1 January 2018. Moret, 54, succeeds Keith D Nosbusch, who has served as chairman since 2005 and remains as a director. The Company will continue to have an independent lead director.

8th September 2017

Renold Gears improves Chinese sales and distribution operations

Renold Gears has moved its sales and distribution operations in China to a larger, improved facility in Shanghai, following what the company describes as a steady and sustained increase in demand for its range of industrial gear units.

8th September 2017

Elesa at the PPMA Exhibition 2017

Much of the extensive Elesa range of standard machine elements are designed around the needs of processing and packaging machinery manufacturers, many of which will be on display at the 2017 PPMA Exhibition. This takes place on 26-28 September in the NEC, Birmingham.

6th September 2017

Leuze electronic collaborates with Microsoft to accelerate IoT

Leuze electronic is joining Microsoft Azure Certified for Internet of Things (IoT), ensuring customers get IoT systems up and running quickly with hardware and software that has been pre-tested and verified to work with Microsoft Azure IoT services. Microsoft Azure Certified for IoT allows businesses to reach customers where they are, working with an ecosystem of devices and platforms, allowing for faster time to production.

6th September 2017

Discontinued servo motor range still available from new supplier

Motor Technology has been appointed by ICPE to provide sales, service and support for its popular ACM2n range of servo motors following news that some suppliers have either discontinued it or are phasing it out slowly. Motor Technology will now provide the full catalogue range of products, with exactly the same electrical and mechanical specifications, dimensions and options that were previously available from other suppliers.

6th September 2017

Harting and PEI-Genesis expand distribution partnership

Harting and PEI-Genesis will now offer harsh environment connector products and engineering design expertise to customers across Europe, thanks to a new distribution agreement effective September 1, 2017. The new Pan-European agreement expands on a successful 14-year North American distribution partnership.

5th September 2017

igus to showcase lean manufacturing at Engineering Design Show

From 18-19 October, the Engineering Design Show returns to the Ricoh Arena, Coventry. Visitors to the igus stand (D20) will see live demonstrations showcasing advanced products and techniques that help eliminate waste from the manufacturing process, resulting in improved efficiency, effectiveness, and profitability.

5th September 2017

Innovative gears and couplings range shows at MSV 2017

As part of its expansion into Central and Eastern Europe, Renold Gears and Couplings will be showing its range of innovative products on stand 081, in Pav F, at the International Engineering Fair (MSV), from 9 to 13 October 2017, at the Brno International Exhibition Centre, Brno, Czech Republic.

5th September 2017