Machine Building

Laser profile scanners improve quality and performance in machine building

Glenn Wedgbrow, business development manager at Micro-Epsilon UK, provides an overview of seven challenging measurement applications that use the latest laser profile scanning technology to help improve quality control and production performance.

12th May 2022

Simple innovation heralds time and cost savings for machine builders

Simple innovations to improve existing pneumatics technology can make a real difference to the way we build and commission machines, according to industrial automation specialist Festo.

5th May 2022

Robots are changing the culture in pharma manufacturing

Stäubli’s Simon Jenkins looks at how the advent of robots designed for operation within primary pharmaceutical manufacturing areas are revolutionising a number of production processes.

3rd May 2022

Getting a clear picture of energy usage

Monitoring each stage of a manufacturing process can ensure it is run in the most energy efficient way. It might also make it possible to take action to minimise grid electricity consumption at times of peak tariff says Will Darby, managing director of Carlo Gavazzi.

29th April 2022

HMI solutions for extreme environments

Freezing cold, summer heat or thunderstorms – in extreme weather conditions, many input systems quickly reach their limits. Increased protection against vandalism also plays an important role in the use of robust input systems.

29th April 2022

When to turn to custom drive system design

When standard drive system parts can’t fulfil their destined application, it might be time to consider a customised alternative. Stewart Goulding, manging director of bespoke custom gearbox producer EMS, explains when custom design is the right choice for manufacturers.

28th April 2022

Why the right monitoring system can make a big difference

Incorporating the right condition monitoring system into any process will provide a wide range of long term benefits and this certainly applies to vibration monitoring applications.

28th April 2022

MES versus ERP – What’s right for your business?

The digital transformation experts SolutionsPT have launched a campaign to show why a combined approach to MES and ERP simplifies the value of manufacturing intelligence.

26th April 2022

Choosing the right bearings for high temperature applications

When the manufacturing process gets hot, beyond what is considered to be ‘standard operating temperatures’, the durability of machinery components and materials is critical – particularly where, in extreme cases, the potential for failures and potential environmental issues increases exponentially.

22nd April 2022

New hardware concepts for the autonomous trucks of the future

The era of the long-haul autonomous truck is fast approaching. With it will come both challenges and opportunities to redesign the interior of autonomous vehicles to serve new functions and activities of those who operate them.

14th April 2022