Machine Building

Automated system building for OEMs

The imperative to reduce manufacturing costs and increase productivity is a reality for businesses of all sizes. The need to maximise ROI through optimised efficiency is leading to new approaches in automated system building, says Andrew Weaver of ERIKS Automation.

18th September 2013

Solar-powered car benefits from Flir thermal imaging camera

A Flir T-Series thermal imaging camera is being used by the Netherlands' Solar Team Twente team to test and monitor the performance of the car it has built for the World Solar Challenge.

17th September 2013

High-speed "˜waveform profile' linear positioner

As an addition to its cutting-edge fluid mechanics research facilities, the Department of Aeronautics at Imperial College London recently commissioned LG Motion Ltd to build and install a high-speed belt-driven linear slide and motion control system for a new 9m water flume.

17th September 2013

Ovoid spur-planetary gearbox for swimming pool filtration valves

When Van Erp International b.v. required a cost-effective and highly reliable motorised valve for its new water recycling treatment filtration system, they turned to Rotalink for an ovoid spur-planetary gearbox.

17th September 2013

Split sphericals save EUR220,000 for chemical plant

By replacing a solid spherical roller bearing on an exhaust gas fan with a split spherical roller bearing from Schaeffler, a chemical plant has saved EUR 220,000.

17th September 2013

Kanya aluminium profiles used for creating custom machine guards

Thinking Space Systems has made good use of the Kanya aluminium profile system to construct bespoke machine guards for a press.

16th September 2013

Elscint vibratory counting & dispensing system for ear plugs

Elscint Automation, a vibratory bowl feeder manufacturer, recently manufactured a counting & dispensing system for ear plugs. The requirement was to count and dispense 12 ear plugs at a time (12 times a minute).

13th September 2013

Safety first for machine launch with Siemens

Siemens Industry's Safety Services team has supported AddisonMckee through the development and launch of a new electric axis bending machine by offering a comprehensive safety assessment, consultancy and validation process.

13th September 2013

Hydraulic and electrical engineering for testing machines

Poppe + Potthoff is a company that specialises in the field of high pressure. From high-pressure lines, pipe components and precision parts, right through to machines and services for testing technology, the group of companies develops and produces advanced technology for the automotive and utility vehicle sector, shipbuilding and general industry. An Eaton test system with Eaton hydraulic and electrical components is one of the latest projects. Over the course of the cooperation, Poppe + Potthoff Maschinenbau GmbH came to value the partnership with Eaton and the possibility of sourcing components as well as know-how for both worlds from a single supplier.

12th September 2013

Northumbrian Water opts for energy efficient screw blower design

Northumbrian Water, a provider of water and sewerage services in the North East of England, has chosen Atlas Copco screw blower technology to help reduce energy consumption and minimise service costs at its sewage treatment works in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham.

12th September 2013