The LSAH 44.3 incorporates an optimized heat recovery system directly connected to the heating circuit, enabling it to reach leading electrical and thermal efficiency values. The LSAH 44.3 has been designed to be packaged into small natural gas generator sets built for combined production of heat and electricity. The main application of these gensets are […]

The accurate and correct measurement, control and protection of the AC and DC power systems within an installation is critical. The AC is the workhorse of the power distribution network whilst the DC is the backup that secures the communication and recording until the AC returns. TVR Instruments, an experienced and knowledgeable distributor of electrical […]

Underlining its commitment to supporting its burgeoning Irish customer base, injection moulding specialist Sumitomo (SHI) Demag has opened a service and support office in Limerick, Ireland. Senior Support Engineer Kris Thacker recently relocated to head up the new office, providing customers in Northern and Southern Ireland with on-the-ground preventative and reactive machine maintenance and troubleshooting […]

Thermoplastics are changing the composite market, with their promise of re-usability and sustainability. In fact, reports from Marketsandmarkets show that the thermoplastic composites market is projected to reach USD 36 billion by 2024. Here Kim Sjödahl, Senior Vice President, R&D and Technology of global composites manufacturer Exel Composites, shares insight on the rise of the […]

A £43million critical supplier to the aerospace sector has made its latest acquisition, as it looks to target new opportunities in the defence and medical sectors. Manchester-based Aero Services Global Group (AS.G), which manufactures and sub-assembles detail airframe structural equipment and aero engine components for more than 20 leading primes and tier 1s, has welcomed […]

Counterfeit bearings are a global issue, with all markets susceptible to the risks of buying these low-quality products. As a leading manufacturer of premium-quality bearings, NSK is focused on eradicating this issue, one that puts safety at risk and ultimately leads to users experiencing reduced reliability and higher lifecycle costs. The relentless drive to remain […]

3820 power supply with medical certification provides excellent quality-to-price ratio Fredrikstad, Norway, 02 July 2020 – The latest addition to the class-leading Mascot Blueline series of power supplies is the switch mode 3820 external PSU. Designed to meet global power conversion requirements, the 3820 is medically certified in accordance with EN 60601-1 edition 3.1 (safety) […]

High Performance, Low Power Consumption of Third-Generation MPPA® from Kalray now Available on Same Terms as Existing Multi-core Processors to Suit Applications such as Autonomous Driving, Edge Computing, Robotics and Medical Equipment Tokyo, Japan, July 2, 2020 – The eMCOS® POSIX high-performance, scalable real-time operating system (RTOS) from eSOL (Tokyo Stock Exchange First Market: 4420), […]

Innodisk’s pioneering solutions enable organizations to take full advantage of next-generation networking and telecommunications. Ultra-fast standards such as 5G and Wi-Fi 6 are ushering in a new era of networking and communications. These exciting new technologies promise higher speeds and lower latencies for both enterprise users and consumers, forming a cornerstone of the future of […]

With almost each new day revealing yet another shocking economic statistic or projection, it is clear the UK faces what Chancellor Rishi Sunak describes as a ‘severe recession, the likes of which we haven’t seen’.  Alan Lusty, CEO of adi Group, a multidisciplinary engineering business in Birmingham, reflects on the principles he believes helped his […]

104 SME manufacturers to reap benefits of digital technology Industry-led government-backed movement needed more than ever to help businesses maintain their competitive edge and come back smarter post Covid-19 – says Donna Edwards Made Smarter, the movement helping SMEs join the Industry 4.0 revolution, has reached a major milestone having now funded more than 100 […]

FANUC has expanded its range of integrated image processing solutions with the introduction of the 3DV/600 Vision Sensor. The new sensor benefits from an extended field of vision in comparison to other models in the range, and is designed for use in multiple applications, including bin picking, feeding an assembly line, or stacking pallets. Complete […]

(2nd July 2020, Tel Aviv, Israel) Today, manufacturers are invited to engage with leading micro-additive manufacturing technology innovator Nanofabrica and assess the effectiveness of direct rapid soft tooling (DRST) made on the company’s Tera 250 AM machine. Nanofabrica has devoted significant time and resource over the last few years perfecting the manufacture of DRST, and […]

A few months ago, it appeared that everyone in the country who could operate a 3D printer out of a garage or a bedroom or shed was having a go at making a mask or a face shield.  Though the enthusiasm was admirable, many of these were later rejected and didn’t pass any approvals. It […]

Following Teledyne Technologies, Inc’s acquisition of 3M’s gas and flame detection business, a new company, Teledyne Gas & Flame Detection, has been established under the Teledyne banner. The business has a long and successful track record spanning more than 100 years, supporting a wide range of industries and customers with their gas and flame detection […]

By Martin Leahy, maxon Sales Engineer for Ireland Smart farming, precision agriculture and Agriculture 4.0 involve the integration of advanced technologies into existing farming architecture to increase production efficiency and product quality, as well as reducing overall costs. Inclusion of Smart technologies into Irish agriculture is inevitable with increased pressure placed on farming practices to […]

Aaron Johnson, VP of Marketing and Customer Strategy, Accumold As is often the case when attempting to define anything in the area of precision, micro, and nano manufacturing, trying to set some sort of size parameters around what are considered “micro”-optics is difficult. In general terms, however, micro-optics are typically tiny lenses, beam-splitters, prisms, light-pipes, […]

A new initiative designed to build UK industrial capability and increase reshoring has got off to a flying start after £625,000 of orders were placed in the first few weeks.

A manufacturing collective has urged the Government to make its ‘restart, reposition and transform’ commitment to industry a reality and not just another marketing slogan. The Manufacturing Assembly Network (MAN), which employs over 2000 people across nine sub-contract manufacturers and a specialist engineering design agency, has today launched its Post Covid-19 MANifesto to detail the […]

Telford based industrial air cleaning expert Filtermist Systems Limited is urging companies investing in CNC machine tools to think carefully about leaving mist extraction off the order to cut costs. The company, which works with many of the country’s leading machine tool distributors as well as end users, has noticed a marked increase in customers […]

As there is a global transition to renewable fuels, there is an increasing demand for electric or hybrid vehicles (EV and HEV). However, knowledge is limited about the new fire risks associated with vehicles having these new energy carriers. Consequences connected to risks of Li-ion batteries, in case of a malfunction, can be serious, for […]

The French industrial group De Dietrich Process Systems, a world leader in the supply of equipment, complete systems and process solutions for the pharmaceutical, chemical and fine chemical industries, is putting its eight European sites in battle order to meet the demand for relocation and the increasing demand for producing active pharmaceutical ingredients in Europe.

Mitsubishi Electric is expanding its MELFA CR series for cost-conscious robot users by adding a new slim, long reach 8kg load capacity articulated arm model. The RV-8CRL is ideal for anyone interested in economical machines for low-to-medium complexity applications, allowing them to effectively choose between SCARA and six-axis solutions at a similar price point. While […]

The Line of FLIR EST Thermal Solutions Include Enhanced Screening Mode to Offer Fast, Safe, and Simplified Frontline Screening FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) today announced modified thermal cameras for fast and safe non-contact elevated skin temperature* screening. The FLIR EST™ thermal screening solutions provide frontline screening at building entries and in high traffic areas […]

Automation plays a major role in Industry 4.0. Cost reduction, increased productivity and zero-defect quality are factors that are increasingly prompting companies to digitise their processes. But often full automation also means high investments. At the same time, the focus will continue to be on the human being in the interaction between man and machine. […]

The miniature-format strain sensors DST20 complement the Baumer portfolio by adding a compact and cost-efficient solution for measuring large forces above 10,000 N even in confined spaces. With their dimensions of 28x12x10 mm, the DST20 miniature strain sensors offer space savings that are unmatched by any other screw-on strain sensor on the market. At the […]

TVR Instruments are pleased to announce the addition to the Ziehl industrie elektronik range of temperature protection relays of the TR640IP and the TR660IP. These two new temperature measuring and monitoring relays offer inputs for up to 6 sensors either 6 x Pt 100, Pt 1000, or PTC thermistors. Different sensors can be connected at […]

Comment from Nigel Flowers, Managing Director, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag UK Around the world, health has taken priority over sustainability. As we begin to cautiously emerge from the pandemic, Nigel Flowers, Managing Director of Sumitomo (SHI) Demag examines how brands can move forward with their sustainable packaging initiatives and discusses the consumer behaviours and attitudes towards […]

Members of the UK Gasket & Sealing Association (UKGSA) are prioritising manufacturing and supply for the NHS and key industries during coronavirus. Kewell Converters are designing and manufacturing foam pads, liners and head bands for PPE. Their PPE face shield visors use Plastazote (closed cell) foam parts which are latex-free, non-toxic and hypoallergenic. Munsch & […]

To celebrate OEMsecrets’ 10 Year Anniversary this month, the price comparison search engine for electronic parts has partnered with Digilent to give away 2 x Digilent development boards worth over $500 each. Digilent is a leading manufacturer of FPGA development boards and microcontrollers serving students, universities and OEM’s worldwide with technology-based educational design tools.

As human trials of potential COVID-19 vaccines begin, the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) is calling on governments and public health organisations to recognise the importance of a robust manufacturing process to enable vaccines to be widely available in as short a time as possible. IChemE welcomes the significant progress achieved by research scientists in […]