Machine Building

Rolling bearings from NKE keep motors and generators running

NKE Austria GmbH supplies a wide range of rolling bearings for electrical machinery, particularly motors and generators. The bearings manufactured by the specialist in Steyr are noted for their low running noise, efficient seals, high load ratings and long service life.

3rd October 2013

Woking at height with aerospace manufacturers at MRO Europe

Bosch Rexroth has revealed how it has been working with global aerospace manufacturers to help them meet the challenges of working at height. The company gave a live demonstration of its aluminium staging technology, which is already being used by a number of aerospace manufacturers, at this year's MRO Europe at London's ExCel (24th - 26th September).

3rd October 2013

ATA Engineering strengthens ties with Brüel & Kjær via PULSE

Engineering consultancy company ATA Engineering, Inc (ATA) has strengthened its ties with Brüel & Kjær, with the procurement of a PULSE Data Acquisition and Analysis system.

3rd October 2013

Atlas Copco compressors play major role in South Wales coal mine

Compressors from Atlas Copco are providing an essential supply of compressed air to coal extraction operations for Unity Mine in the Neath Valley. The decision to replace the existing diesel-driven compressors with Atlas Copco GA electrically powered screw compressors has resulted in significant benefits in terms of process efficiency, energy use and reduced environmental impact.

3rd October 2013

ERIKS pump repairs make £4k annual saving at UK auto plant

ERIKS has carried out a pump repair plan for a major UK automotive manufacturer that has resulted in an annual energy saving of approximately £4000. The plan, which included pump repairs conducted with Henkel, has also achieved a CO2 saving of 28 tonnes in the first year.

2nd October 2013

Remote monitoring and control system pays for itself in months

By installing eWON's Talk2M internet-based software on a robotic welding machine, Sims Engineering Ltd is now able to remotely monitor and control the machine using secure broadband and 3G connections.

28th September 2013

Aluminium staging technology for aerospace manufacturers

Bosch Rexroth reveal how it has been working with global aerospace manufacturers to help them meet the challenges of working at height. The company gave a live demonstration of its aluminium staging technology, which is already being used by a number of aerospace manufacturers, at the 2013 MRO Europe at London's ExCel (24th - 26th September).

27th September 2013

Blower increases energy efficiency and environmental awareness

Frito Lay, an affiliate of PepsiCo Foods, reinforced its leader position in environmental awareness, achieving an average of 30 per cent energy efficiency and lower noise levels by choosing Atlas Copco screw blower technology for its water treatment facility.

27th September 2013

Optimising air usage and minimising energy consumption

Today, wind power is the world's fastest growing energy source. When ZF Wind Power in Belgium needed an expansion of the compressed air capacity at its site in Lommel, Atlas Copco recommended GA 160 VSD FF compressors and an ES central control system to optimise their compressed air usage. Rob Loos, Senior Technician at the Lommel site, says: "Working with companies who understand our business and can support us is of paramount importance, and Atlas Copco was clearly the best fit."

27th September 2013

Kaydon bearings bring humanoid robot to life

One of the greatest challenges facing the developers of the humanoid robot, iCub, was the creation of motion systems that combine high performance, low weight and small size. For this expertise, researchers have sought the help of Kaydon whose bearing technology has been providing these qualities in medical device technology and aerospace applications for many years.

26th September 2013