MiniTec UK Set to Highlight Custom Aluminium Profile Solutions
TodayMiniTec UK, renowned for its cutting-edge engineering solutions, is gearing up to present its array of aluminium profiles, products and accessories at the upcoming Design Engineering Expo, 5-6 June 2024, at the NEC in Birmingham, UK.
HEIDENHAIN highlights linear and rotary encoders at Machine Building Live
TodayA leading developer and manufacturer of encoders and numerical controls, HEIDENHAIN products are used by a wide range of OEMs for many applications.
Telemecanique Sensors launches new cylindrical photoelectric sensor
TodayTelemecanique Sensors, the world-renowned manufacturer of sensors and switches, has launched its new XUB range of miniature cylindrical photoelectric sensors, which it says will revolutionise industrial production processes.
Should you use BS EN 61439 or BS EN 60204 for machine control panels?
1 day agoThere are two series of British standards that might appear relevant when designing, building and installing machine control panels. Derek Coulson and Paul Skyrme of Safe Machine look at which you should use.
Overcoming the challenges of inline thickness measurement (Part 2)
4 days agoWhen selecting an in-process thickness measurement system, a number of challenges need to be considered, including the effect of combined real-world errors. In this second article on thickness measurement, Glenn Wedgbrow, Business Development Manager at Micro-Epsilon UK, discusses how these challenges can be overcome in practice.
European Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 is replacing Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. Technically, it has already come into force but there is a transition period during which machinery is still being CE marked to the old Directive. You can download a free copy of the Guide to the New Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 by completing the form here.
The MachineBuilding.net Guide to Food and Beverage Industry Machine Design provides information, hints and tips to help designers create state-of-the-art yet cost effective systems that meet applicable regulations and standards, while also providing the necessary levels of productivity, quality and reliability.
Spiers Engineering Safety publishes the ultimate guide to PUWER
384 days agoGetting your head around PUWER inspections and PUWER planning can be difficult when you have many other things to be thinking about too. Spiers Engineering Safety has created the Ultimate Guide to PUWER which will walk you through the basics, and help you make informed decisions. This guide will also support learners working towards their Certified PUWER Assessor Qualification (CPA).
White paper sheds light on the challenges and solutions when using optical sensors
424 days agoA free-to-download white paper from sensing and instrumentation specialist Baumer considers all the challenges of why ambient light has such a significant influence on the performance of optical sensors and provides some practical solutions.
