Machine Building

Cosvic lines up productivity improvements with SMC

A privately owned Italian machine manufacturer is leading the way in automation innovation with the support of pneumatics specialist, SMC.

8th November 2013

Brammer digs deep with specialist panel design

Brammer Ireland is using its new in-house capabilities to deliver a range of control panels for Halliburton, a player in the global oil and gas sector.

7th November 2013

Sensonics protecting nuclear power plant in UAE

Sensonics is continuing to fly the flag for UK engineering following continued success in securing significant export contracts. In fact, Sensonics is the only British instrumentation manufacturing company involved in the US$30 billion project, the first nuclear power station to be built in the United Arab Emirates.

7th November 2013

Atlas Copco equipment plays role at semiconductor manufacturer

Five Atlas Copco water-cooled, rotary screw compressors are providing semiconductor manufacturer Nanium SA with reliable, high-quality air, while an Atlas Copco ER900 heat recovery system enables the company to substantially reduce CO2 emissions and achieve exceptional energy savings.

7th November 2013

SKF backs sun-powered supercar for World Solar Challenge

SKF is sponsoring Resolution, a solar-powered car developed by CUER (Cambridge University Eco Racing) for the World Solar Challenge, which begins on 6th October in Darwin, Australia.

6th November 2013

ATM has automotive carpet assembly covered

Carpets make a significant contribution towards achieving the quality look and quiet ambience we expect from our cars today. The preparation of these often overlooked components, prior to assembly within the vehicle, has become a sophisticated process, with a range of studs, fixings and quality checks required on each item. Carpet preparation systems from ATM ease the assembly operations required on these components, whilst ensuring quality and traceability on the final assembly line.

6th November 2013

In-line vial measurement at Capitol Europe

To provide high-speed, high-accuracy inspection facilities for production of a new range of vials, Capitol Europe has opted for Keyence optical micrometers in the TM-3000 series.

4th November 2013

Industrial mixers require flexible, reliable couplings

As a global market leader in the manufacture of standard and custom fluid agitation equipment, Chemineer has some 60 years' experience in the design and manufacture of rotating mixers. The company is continually striving to improve reliability and performance which is why it has chosen to specify Sure-Flex couplings from TB Wood's, part of the Altra Industrial Motion Group, for its most recent mixers.

1st November 2013

Tamagawa VR-type Singlsyn resolvers in hybrid vehicle motors

Mclennan Servo Supplies is working closely with a number of UK-based hybrid vehicle designers and manufacturers to facilitate the application of Tamagawa's Singlsyn VR-type resolvers for high-reliability, absolute angular position measurement of motors and drive trains.

30th October 2013

Camlock Systems equips crushing machines

Red Rhino Crushers UK is an award-winning producer of mobile crushers and recycling equipment. Red Rhino chose Camlock Systems as a supplier of its industrial hardware and has been impressed by their comprehensive service.

29th October 2013