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Decentralised drive technology for the digital factory of the future

The future of production is modular, flexible and autonomous. This requires new systems with decentralised intelligence, which can cope…

Students at SDU test the user electronics of the future and green, sustainable technologies

At the University of Southern Denmark, engineering students are taught electronics and challenged with real-life industrial equipment driven by…

Now available from RS Components, LED series from Lumileds targets horticulture applications

Purpose-built range developed to deliver precise wavelengths of light for crop yield improvement in indoor and greenhouse farming RS…

For longer chain service life: relubricate – and prevent wear

For a chain to have a long service life without wear-related loss of performance, it needs to be serviced…

EPLAN Pro Panel and Rittal Perforex: A winning combination!

When power distribution specialist Burnell Switchgear and Control needed help with increasing productivity to cope with its fast-growing order…

Determining the Thermal Characteristics of Microelectronic Devices

FLIR Systems reports how researchers from the Microscale Thermophysics Laboratory at the University of Texas (Arlington, USA) are using…

Belden Industrial Switch Enables High-Speed Communication to Meet Increasing Bandwidth Needs

Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, has developed a new module for its…

Variohm Group expands with the acquisition of displacement sensor specialist Positek

Gloucester-based Positek Limited – the leading sensor manufacturer has recently been acquired by The Variohm Group. The world-wide supplier…

5G + edge: Further optimising the supply chain

Edge computing is making its way into the manufacturing industry, helping manufacturers gather and process data instantly and optimise…

Questions answered by Jason Andersen, VP of Business Line Management, Stratus Technologies

What maintenance products/services do you offer to help food and beverage manufacturers develop and keep…

Plexus Announces Opening of Expanded Darmstadt Design Center, Doubling Capacity

Plexus (NASDAQ: PLXS), a leading global provider of electronic engineering and manufacturing services, opens its…

Top employers for young people revealed at The School Leavers Awards 2019

The winners for the School Leavers Awards 2019, organised by AllAboutSchoolLeavers.co.uk, have been revealed. The School Leavers Awards is…

Henkel and RLE International highlight their combined expertise at AEE 2019

Düsseldorf, Germany – Henkel and RLE International have joined forces to help OEMs and tier 1 suppliers…

Quieter, stronger and faster to fill: New igus e-chain standard for small and medium sizes

The new E2.1 range has now become the igus standard for small to medium sizes. Previously only available for…

Less copper, more power, less cost @rittal_ltd. 

Rittal has unveiled the new Ri4Power;…

Specialist lifting software reduces time taken for issuing critical certification

A UK specialist lifting software company is helping a leading Irish lifting equipment inspection firm…

UK engineers perform ‘mission-critical’ role in cooling world’s most powerful pulsed neutron source

British Thermal engineering specialist GRE Ltd has won a five-figure contract to develop bespoke ultra-pure water cooling solutions for…

Magic Software Launches FactoryEye For Empowering Manufacturers’ Transition to Industry 4.0

Magic’s new platform will enable manufactures to transform into “Industry 4.0” with minimum changes to their enterprise systems. …

Protected food, more sustainable packaging Sappi Guard M and Sappi Guard MS packaging papers with improved properties

Sustainable materials that are easy to recycle have become decisive parameters in the choice of packaging for branded goods….

Ronald Lu & Partners (RLP) unveils projects for 2019/20 from North America to Greater China

Hong Kong, 28 May 2019: Ronald Lu & Partners (RLP), a full-service design architecture firm headquartered in Hong Kong…

INDUSTRY DEMAND HIGH FOR WEAR RESISTANT COATINGS

Hallamshire Engineering Services, a leading manufacturer of materials handling equipment, including pulleys, rollers and conveyors, has reported increasing demand…

Video of the Week – How igus ball transfer units move high loads easily

igus ball transfer units designed for use on conveyor tables transport delicate or heavy goods in multiple directions. Made…

Wide choice of custom options for new Hall Effect angle sensor range: Variohm EuroSensor launch new miniature rotary shaft programmable angle sensor

Variohm EuroSensor’s new Euro-CMRS series miniature angle sensors offer programmable angles from 30⁰ to 360⁰ in 1⁰ increments in…

Marine propulsion solutions from Altra Industrial Motion Corp. on stand at Nor-Shipping 2019

Visitors to Oslo for Nor-Shipping 2019 will have a chance to meet with leading brands of the Altra Industrial…

Chemical engineers awarded medals for inspirational mentorship and research

Ten chemical engineers were presented with…

Getting a grip on machinery handling and health and safety

Health and safety in manufacturing and engineering is the sum of all parts, no matter how big or small….