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SICK Unveils a “Snapshot” of the Future at Machine Vision Conference

SICK UK will be revealing standout developments to its machine vision and imaging capabilities at the first UKIVA Machine…

MiniTec purpose built trolleys help a turbo shaft manufacturer improve operational efficiency

The art of improving operational efficiency and helping to make processes more “Lean” are key challenges for manufacturing operations…

LG Motion offers safe motion control solutions for the animation and film industry

Based in Basingstoke, LG Motion Ltd design, develop and manufacture motion control technology components and systems to meet the…

TE Connectivity’s Flexstrip Is a Low-Cost, Reliable PCB Jumper Connector Solution

DARMSTADT, Germany – February 21, 2017 – TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, is offering…

Systems integrator selection: How to pick the right one for your automation project

In the UK, there are many companies that specialise in automation projects. Some design and provide the technology, components…

Report launch: Engineering UK 2017: State of Engineering #EngUK17

The Engineering UK 2017: The State of Engineering report launched today with a joint letter from Malcolm Brinded (Chair…

J D NEUHAUS TO SHOWCASE HANDLING INNOVATIONS AT LOGIMAT 2017

J D Neuhaus (JDN) will use the forthcoming LogiMAT exhibition (Stuttgart, Germany 14-16 March) to present visitors with examples…

Applied Motion Products stepSERVO™ now available with EtherCAT®: Innovative new servomotor technology expands further

AMP (Applied Motion Products Inc.) has launched EtherCAT® communications versions of its innovative StepSERVO™ closed loop stepper technology products….

TE Connectivity Thermoplastic Docking Frame Assures Alignment for Heavy Duty Connectors

DARMSTADT, Germany – February 7, 2017 – TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, is launching…

Retrofitting production line machinery with HARTING’s MICA ‘open source’ industrial mini-computer extends lifetime, improves process efficiencies, saves cost

Central machine monitoring and process optimisation is the best way to ensure that production lines and their associated constituent…

PUMPS AND THE WEEE2 DIRECTIVE

In August 2018 the WEEE2 Directive (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) will come into force in the UK.  Under…

Durable and precise rotary angle measurement: Contelec’s Vert-X 79 rotary encoder suits heavy-duty applications

New from Contelec A.G. and available exclusively in the UK from Variohm EuroSensor, the Vert-X 79 magnetic rotary encoder…

Mobile EMC fleet – completely renewed

EMC measurement now plays an important role. Anyone who wants to bring their electronic devices to the customers needs…

New Chairman for UKIVA

Paul Wilson, Managing Director of Scorpion Vision Ltd has become the new Chairman of the UK Industrial Vision Association…

Triark Pumps Shortlisted for Two Industry Awards

Established in 1984, Triark Pumps is one of the leading independent suppliers of air-operated double diaphragm (AODD) pumps in…

Intepro’s Procyon Test Systems Combine Open-Source Integration with High-Efficiency Sources and Regenerative Loads

Fully integrated, scalable systems from 1W to over 1MW combine Intepro’s auto-ranging programmable power sources and regenerative loads in…

Touchscreen Software Added to Altair Partner Alliance

SENSE is now available for use by HyperWorks® customers TROY, Mich. – Feb. 15, 2017 – The Altair Partner…

£9.7m manufacturing support package launched to unlock SME potential

SME manufacturers have been given a major boost this week with news that a new £9.7m business support initiative…

Expanded circular connector family meets the growing demands of the railway sector

HARTING has expanded its family of M12 PushPull circular connectors with a number of new versions designed to meet…

Tim Johnston interviews Semta’s Chief Executive Ann Watson @SemtaSkills

Engineering Updates Tim Johnston meets Ann Watson to discuss the future of UK Engineering. 

Fashion Logistics Perfection

A new logistics center by SSI Schaefer has recently become operational for omni-channel distribution by the Finnish Stockmann Group,…

Highly specified I/O rich KINO-AQ170 SBC supports 6th Generation Intel processors

The KINO-AQ170 from BVM Limited, bvm.co.uk/ProductDetail.asp?fdProductId=1167 is the latest addition to the company’s family of Mini-ITX motherboards. It…

ISHIDA TO SHOWCASE VALUE-FOR-MONEY WEIGHERS

Weighing solutions that enable African food manufacturers to become more competitive will form the highlight of the Ishida Europe…

Expansion at Specialised Imaging Ltd.

Specialised Imaging Ltd., market leader in ultra high-speed imaging technology, announces a move to new larger business premises following…

Industry advised to do more to protect air tools users

Improperly installed, and inferior quality air hoses pose a danger to air tool users, according to a leading international…

MiniTec – manufacturer of profiling systems celebrates 30 year anniversary in 2016

MiniTec was first set up in 1986 in Bensheim in the south west of Germany.  MiniTec profiling systems have…