Machine Building

SEW Eurodrive opens new Bromsgrove service centre

Drives specialist SEW Eurodrive has opened a new 4000 sq.ft service centre in Bromsgrove to meet the growing demand for its wide range of maintenance and service options for industrial gear units. Along with service centres at Normanton and Aldermaston the company says that it now has a service centre within two hours of most of its UK customers.

23rd August 2017

Sponsorship provides sensor technology for student motorsport

Inspiring young technology enthusiasts to pursue careers in engineering is one of the driving forces behind Kistler's sponsorship of automotive events. The company is supporting a number of regional student teams that are participating in international technology tournaments, including 'F1 in schools' or 'Formula Student' (FS).

23rd August 2017

UK market for embedded PCs predicted to grow

IBASE Technology, a manufacturer of application-specific embedded PC platforms for over 17 years, is preparing for strong growth in the UK embedded computing market. With success in mainland Europe, IBASE is now investing to expand its operations and service the important and fast-expanding UK market.

21st August 2017

Heason Technology at DSEI 12th- 15th Sep 2017 - ExCel -London

Following a very successful DSEI Show appearance in 2015, Heason Technology - the leading UK motion control supplier and systems integrator - will once again demonstrate its capability for the design and build of customised motion systems through working demos and a selection of individual motion components from its distribution partners.

18th August 2017

Schaeffler expands its standard rolling bearing business

Schaeffler is expanding its standard rolling bearing business with FAG Generation C deep groove ball bearings through substantial investments in new production and logistics capacities as well as improved product characteristics. In March, the first new high-volume production line was put into operation at the Schaeffler location in Yinchuan/China. Until the end of 2018, Schaeffler will gradually put new production lines into operation at this location and thereby double its capacity in the high-volume product series of FAG deep groove ball bearings.

18th August 2017

HARTING receives quality award from Hitachi Rail

The HARTING Technology Group has received an award for exceptional quality from rail manufacturer Hitachi Rail for carriage transition cabling.

17th August 2017

Maintenance and Lubrication Products catalogue 2017 edition

SKF has released the latest version of its ever popular Maintenance and Lubrication Products catalogue. This fully updated 192-page publication is divided logically into sections that take the user through the entire bearing care plan, from correct mounting and shaft alignment procedures, through basic condition monitoring practices to the all-important subject of lubrication.

17th August 2017

Mouser to Distribute OpenCM and DYNAMIXEL from ROBOTIS

Mouser Electronics, Inc. has entered into a global distribution agreement with ROBOTIS, a leading developer and manufacturer of modular robotics and specialized smart servos, industrial actuators, manipulators, open-source humanoid platforms and robotic development solutions.

16th August 2017

Low-inertia brushless servo motors used in medical application

Parker Hannifin has gained new business which highlights the benefits of using the company's SMB low-inertia brushless servo motors and SLVD-N servo drives for the safe and smooth movement of medical patients.

16th August 2017

FANUC announces Cyber-Weld as arc welding partner

Leading factory automation provider FANUC has announced Warwickshire-based systems integrator Cyber-Weld Ltd as its preferred arc welding partner in the UK.

15th August 2017