Machine Building

Developments in the Chinese machine building market

Bosch Rexroth provides an interesting and informative insight into the Chinese market for machinery and automation.

28th April 2012

How machine builders can reduce time-to-market

Dr Steffen Haack, the Senior Vice President for Sales at the Factory Automation industry sector of Bosch Rexroth, explains how machine building companies can reduce time-to-market by accelerating engineering processes.

24th April 2012

Lean Production and the role of Manual Production Systems

This article from Rexroth explains how Manual Production Systems can greatly assist in implementing a Lean Production philosophy by virtue of the three pillars of workstations, material supply and linking.

24th April 2012

Infrared windows cut maintenance costs

Infrared windows can make a big difference to the economics of effective electrical maintenance

17th April 2012

Which is the best material for your application's enclosure?

Chris Lloyd, Sales and Marketing Manager for Spelsberg els UK Ltd, explains the choices available for electrical enclosures

4th April 2012

Accurate cage selection for reliable long-term bearing operation

In applications involving rolling element bearings, careful cage design and materials selection is needed to ensure reliable, long-term bearing performance, says Gary Hughes, Product Engineering Manager at The Barden Corporation

3rd April 2012

Bearings and simulation software key to future renewable energy

Dr Steve Lacey, Engineering Manager, Schaeffler (UK) Ltd, discusses the role of high-precision rolling bearings and simulation software in renewable energy technologies

3rd April 2012

Innovations in climate control systems can reduce costs

Effective cooling equipment can yield savings in installation, servicing and maintenance

31st March 2012

Resolvers, optical encoders and inductive encoders

Resolvers are good. Encoders are good. But which is the best? Mark Howard of Zettlex examines the strengths and weaknesses of each and also offers some alternatives.

28th March 2012

The key points of a systematic technical risk assessment

David Collier of Pilz Automation Technology explains the key points of the process of systematic technical risk assessment that are required when building, retrofitting or interlinking machines, as required by the Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC) and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations (MHSWR 1999).

27th March 2012