Machine Building

Laser displacement sensor makes music

A non-contact laser triangulation sensor from Micro-Epsilon is helping a German University to create musical melodies and rhythms by scanning the shape of everyday objects.

20th February 2013

FLIR thermal imaging adds value to NDT Services

For Belmont NDT and Quality Services, the ability to provide its customers with the most accurate assessment of plant health and efficiency relies on a range of technologies. For this reason, this Leeds based company knew its offering to industry was not complete without thermal imaging.

20th February 2013

AS-I communication bus-equipped Element diaphragm valves

The AS-i communication bus facilities, remote visualisation capability and easy-to-clean stainless steel construction of Bürkert's Element range of diaphragm valves has resulted in their specification by Unither, a world leader in the manufacture of formulations for the pharmaceutical industry, as part of a major modernisation of the company's plant at Gannat, France.

20th February 2013

Airknives reduce energy costs on strip steel production line

At the ThyssenKrupp Dortmund Beta plant, where steel strip is manufactured, an airknife drying system is helping to enhance efficiency and significantly reduce energy costs.

14th February 2013

inVia Raman microscope used in breakthrough graphene research

A Renishaw inVia Raman microscope has been used in new research that addresses one of the major hindrances to the wider exploitation of graphene: the difficulty in growing large defect-free films.

14th February 2013

Atlas Copco compressors keep pace with Michell Instruments

When Michell Instruments, a worldwide leader in the field of moisture and humidity measurement systems, needed to upgrade its compressed air supply to meet expanded capacity at its factory in Ely, Cambridgeshire, it required a supplier capable of providing highly reliable and efficient technology. For this reason, Michell Instruments chose to install oil-free compressor and dryer offerings from Atlas Copco.

14th February 2013

Mitsubishi Electric technology helps train future engineers

A process industries training rig, built at Humberside Engineering Training Association (HETA) uses Mitsubishi Electric PLCs, HMIs and control software to provide a range of different educational scenarios for students and apprentices.

11th February 2013

Friction-free linear movement in a harsh working environment

Without the development and fabrication work undertaken by the Norwich subcontracting company, F. W. Frost (Engineers) Limited, the accurate assembly of most uPVC doors could not be assured. Its sash centraliser system is a manufacturing fixture that allows the door to be mounted within the frame very accurately, ensuring that the lock and handle mechanism on the door will operate efficiently and the threshold clearance will be correct.

7th February 2013

Southco ensures safe and secure deliveries at parcel lockers

Natalie Brannelly of Southco explains how the company is working closely with the Parcel Locker sector to deliver the optimum electro-mechanical latch

6th February 2013

Bespoke Beakbane covers ensure laser accuracy

Bespoke covers from machinery protection specialist Beakbane are helping print industry supplier Sandon Global maintain micron accuracy in the laser engraving of ink transfer anilox rolls.

6th February 2013