Machine Building

Starring role for Kaydon bearings in camera stabilisation kit

Kaydon Reali-Slim thin-section bearings supplied by R.A. Rodriguez (UK) Ltd. are delivering both high quality and performance as part of patented body-worn camera stabilisation equipment used in the film industry. With around 200 units already in field service, the bearings have seen action on various blockbuster movie franchises.

4th May 2017

Rotech RF1-V+ pouch coder helps Nash net bigger catch

Fishing bait producer Nash Tackle is benefitting from a 50 per cent increase in productivity after upgrading to Rotech's new RF1-V+ dedicated pouch coder for late stage customisation of packs.

3rd May 2017

JCB Academy training uses Rebel multi-process welding machines

ESAB has supplied 10 state-of-the-art ESAB Rebel multi-process welding machines to equip a new welding workshop at The JCB Academy for training apprentices and for evening classes that are open to members of the public.

2nd May 2017

NSK Linear Guides solve pick-and-place machine problems

Faced with repeated failures of its linear guides, an established and reputable manufacturer of surface mount technology (SMT) pick-and-place machines turned to NSK for the solution. After identifying the source of the problem, NSK was able to recommend its NH Linear Guide series. Today, several thousand such units have since been supplied to the customer, with no premature failures reported.

2nd May 2017

Compact actuators improve aircraft motion systems

Inmoco is introducing a new range of compact and lightweight electromechanical actuators designed specifically to meet the requirements of aerospace applications.

27th April 2017

Vertical cable management using igus energy chain guide troughs

In a video from igus, find out about the new guidelok slimline P.S energy chain guide trough for vertical applications, well suited for narrow applications, where space is limited. Vertical applications, including materials handling and access, storage and retrieval systems, as well as elevators, cranes and hoists, often require such a cable management system.

26th April 2017

UBRacing prepares for its 20th year of Formula Student

Celebrating 20 years of competing in the Formula Student competition, the University of Birmingham's official team, UBRacing is preparing for this year's race season. The competition, which is organised in the UK by IMechE, the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, is all about building future engineering talent by designing and producing a single-seater racing car. As part of its YES (Young Engineers Support) programme, igus has backed the UBRacing team for several years with free engineering advice and products.

26th April 2017

Heason designs and builds motion systems for beamline physics

As part of its custom motion system design and build capability, Heason Technology is an active supplier for research related projects at synchrotron source facilities worldwide. Successful systems installed at prestigious beamline sites include Diamond Light Source - UK, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory - UK, Brookhaven National Laboratory - USA, PTB - Hamburg, and Synchrotron Soleil in France. Applications involve custom-engineered high-precision positioning tables and motion controls for mounting and manipulating samples under study as well as slits for beam collimation and micropositioners for aligning focussing mirrors.

25th April 2017

Pay-per-use garden tool pilot with Telenor Connexion

Husqvarna Battery Box - the world's first connected garden toolshed - enables home owners easy access to high-performing battery powered products for the garden. The Internet of Things and the sharing economy are changing the world at a rapid pace, creating new exciting opportunities for companies to explore new business models and new technology while contributing to a more sustainable society.

24th April 2017

SKF bearings ensure solid performance for offshore vessel

Engineering expertise from SKF has helped to streamline the performance of offshore pipe-laying equipment, while cutting maintenance costs and boosting efficiency. SKF bearings with Solid Oil have helped an offshore engineering company to cut the cost of maintenance on specialist pipe-laying equipment.

20th April 2017