Machine Building

igus linear bearings used in childbirth simulator

3B Scientific GmbH specialises in didactic material for scientific, medical and patient education, ranging from artificial skeletons and human organ models to injection training arms, patient care mannequins and medical simulators. However, there is one important tool in its product range for the training of gynaecologists and midwives, the SIMone birth simulator.

21st August 2019

Engineering company benefits from production control software

Hydrafeed Limited of Milton Keynes has seen its business grow significantly over the last few years. There has been continued expansion of its subcontract engineering services and the company's renowned bar feed systems manufacturing expertise, alongside its new sole UK and Ireland agency for RoboJob's robotic solutions. PSL Datatrack production control software has continued to play a major role in the company's growth, becoming an essential part of the business and helping to smoothly progress each aspect of the business.

19th August 2019

Rittal housings and enclosures used in marine switchgear systems

Rittal's systems, from housing and enclosure systems, to climate control systems and to power distribution systems and IT infrastructure, are used by maritime operators across the globe. These include large numbers of shipyards, ships, harbours, offshore platforms and inland, with clients that include the major ships' chandlers and shipyards.

12th August 2019

Renishaw metal additive manufacturing optimises engine design

Renishaw worked with engine manufacturing company Cobra Aero, based in Michigan, USA, to optimise its design processes for aircraft and motorcycle engines. After working with Renishaw to develop new manufacturing processes, Cobra Aero invested in the AM 400 system to increase its additive manufacturing (AM) capabilities.

9th August 2019

Renishaw produces race car manifold using additive manufacturing

Renishaw supported the Brunel University London race team in its 20th year participating in the Formula Student (FS) competition. Renishaw contributed its metal additive manufacturing (AM) expertise to help Brunel Racing create a manifold part for the team's BR-XX car, which was used to compete at FS-UK in Silverstone and FS-ATA in Italy in July.

5th August 2019

Case erectors benefit from Pilz safety controllers and switches

Cardboard trays or secondary packaging must be optimised for the product and its logistical requirements. As the means of presenting the goods, they should also meet the handling and design concepts of the respective customers. The Tablomat LE from Wächter folds and glues a wide variety of formats; Pilz PNOZmulti 2 compact configurable safe controller and the PSENslock safety gate system provide this machine with a flexible operating concept, rapid implementation of format changes and smooth operation.

26th July 2019

Custom heavy-duty gear units reduce mining equipment downtime

Renold Gears has recently worked closely with a major manufacturer of mining equipment to design heavy-duty custom gear units that will provide longer service life for its customers and significantly reduce the cost of ownership by cutting downtime and maintenance. The manufacturer contacted Renold Gears because of its proven track record with designing custom gears for the mining industry, and particularly log washer drives.

26th July 2019

High-temperature connectors used in metal casting production

Harting's Han High Temp connectors are being used in metal die-casting production systems to minimise adverse environmental effects and reduce maintenance and service periods, line downtime and hence operating costs.

26th July 2019

Schaeffler CMS helps prevent water treatment station downtime

A drinking water treatment company in Asia is preventing unplanned downtime of critical equipment across its pumping stations following the successful installation of a condition monitoring system from Schaeffler.

25th July 2019

Thermal imaging camera pays for itself many times over

During a routine inspection at a substation, a Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) electrician felt heat blast his face as he passed within a couple of metres of an energised transformer bank. Some heat is expected, of course, but the intensity of it alarmed him. He immediately grabbed a handheld thermal imaging camera from his van and within seconds verified that there was a major issue and the system was shut down for investigation.

23rd July 2019