Machine Building

Pre-harnessed energy chains save money for machine builders

Justin Leonard, Energy Chain Systems Director at igus UK, explains how pre-harnessed and ready-to-fit energy chains can save money for machine builders and machine tool manufacturers.

16th April 2008

Corrosion protection for bearings - the many alternatives

Dr Steve Lacey, Engineering Manager at Schaeffler UK, explains the importance of selecting the correct coating or corrosion-resistant material for rolling bearings destined to operate in harsh environments.

11th April 2008

How to save energy by using industrial robots

Martin Walder, the Managing Director for ABB's UK robotics business, explains how manufacturers can save energy - and the environment - by using industrial robots.

7th April 2008

A guide to Profibus and Profinet industrial fieldbus networks

This article provides an introduction to the Profibus, Profinet, Profidrive and Profisafe fieldbus networks for industrial automation and other process control applications.

6th April 2008

A guide to the CC-Link industrial fieldbus network

What follows is a complete introduction to the CC-Link family of high-speed deterministic fieldbus networks suitable for use in industrial automation and other process control applications.

7th March 2008

Safeguarding machinery in compliance with BS 4163

Jeremy Procter of Procter Machine Guarding examines BS 4163: 2007 and explains the implications for machine safeguarding.

7th March 2008

Explaining the regulatory requirement to inspect light curtains

Stewart Robinson of Pilz Automation Technology explains the regulatory requirements for inspecting safety light curtains and the necessary inspection process.

27th February 2008

Using fieldbuses with multi-vendor automation systems

Steve Jones, General Manager of the CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA), reviews the principles behind fieldbus communications and looks at the advantages.

29th January 2008

Five trends for ATE engineers to watch in 2008

National Instruments believes that five trends will emerge in 2008 to help test engineers deliver more complex designs in less time and at lower cost.

16th January 2008

Top tips for buying used industrial robots

This article from RobotWorx provides some useful suggestions for what to look for and questions to ask when buying industrial robots, especially used or 'pre-owned' robots.

11th January 2008