Machine Building

Motion technology meets art: the Last Train art installation

Commissioned by Steinmetz Diamonds and created by the internationally famous artist Ron Arad, Last Train is an interpretation of the "˜strength of raw diamonds'. Using the visually impressive properties of LED edge-illuminated glass, a composite cast of Arad's clenched fist with a striking Steinmetz diamond ring etches an enlarged replica of a work produced in real-time by an artist using an iPad on to a 875mm by 1155mm sized lead-glass panel - by way of a custom mechatronics positioning system designed and built by Heason Technology.

3rd July 2013

Mitsubishi Electric's rapid response saves the day

Mitsubishi Electric's service and support commitment proved its worth at a West Midlands dairy. With downtime estimated at some £3000 per hour, service engineers were able to diagnose a blender problem in double quick time and restore operation to avert a production stoppage.

28th June 2013

Korenix PoE switches ensure real-time video surveillance

From airport security systems to traffic monitoring and city surveillance systems, IP video surveillance is a fast-growing market, where the quality of the network determines the reliability and quality of video delivery. Network redundancy is therefore a key factor in selecting the most appropriate network system.

27th June 2013

Energy Harvester-powered wireless sensor systems for trains

Perpetuum has received an order from Southeastern Railways to supply wireless sensor systems for all 148 of its Electrostar train stock (618 cars). The sensor systems monitor wear of the bearings and wheels to help maintenance engineers determine when maintenance is needed.

27th June 2013

Piezoelectric cutting force dynamometer reduces tool design cost

Tucked away on a small Coventry industrial estate is Exactaform, a world leader in the design and manufacture of polycrystalline diamond (PCD) tooling for global aerospace and automotive markets. Design ingenuity combined with investment in staff and the best available machining and test equipment has built and maintained a reputation for delivering the highest quality tooling, quickly and reliably.

27th June 2013

LG Motion chosen for Astrium space satellite component test rig

As a world leader in space transportation and satellite systems, Astrium boasts some of the most advanced design, manufacturing and test facilities in the industry. With locations throughout Europe, the USA, Africa, and Asia the group includes the Portsmouth, UK-based Astrium Ltd, specialising in advanced payloads for communications, navigation and Earth observation satellites.

25th June 2013

Bosch Rexroth gives some legs to walking robot

Mantis, the world's biggest operational all-terrain hexapod robot, which was unveiled earlier this year, features 18 Rexroth 4WREE6 valves and an A10VO63DFR pump.

25th June 2013

Eaton to supply electrical equipment for Sadara chemical complex

Eaton has entered into an agreement with Sadara Chemical Company (Sadara), a joint venture between Saudi Aramco and The Dow Chemical Company, to supply motor control, power distribution systems and engineering services.

20th June 2013

Atlas Copco cuts its own energy use by 70 per cent

Atlas Copco Compressors' newly re-furbished compressor room at its GB headquarters in Hemel Hempstead is using the company's own energy-efficient technology and monitoring services to improve performance, make savings and reduce its carbon footprint.

20th June 2013

UK Loco rely on ERIKS for major, one-off live show

ERIKS has delivered Fenner geared drive and inverters for stage props used in a globally televised, one-night-only live stage event in 2012. The commission came from UK Loco based in Worcestershire, a team of expert engineers with a worldwide reputation for providing purpose-built attractions for the theme park and leisure industry, as well as stage sets.

20th June 2013