~ Artificial Intelligence emerged unexpectedly from obscurity and is now ready to scale rugged terrain ~ Artificial Intelligence (AI) is on the cusp of becoming an irreplaceable tool in a wide range of fields, such as working from home, avionics, telecommunications and defence. The latest frontier in this development is ruggedisation and miniaturisation. Here, Andy […]
Efficiently Measuring and Quantifying Defects on Surfaces — More than Meets the Eye
Optical metrology leader Zygo Corporation (a business unit of Ametek, Inc.) has announced a new webinar focused on measuring and quantifying surface defects. The webinar will be held on Wednesday 24th March 2021 at 09.00 EST, 14.00 GMT, 15.00 CET, and interested parties can register free here.
DC-LINK DESIGN TIPS
Why are DC-Link capacitors so crucial? Design factors that affect the choice of an inverter DC-Link capacitor Capacitors for challenging inverter designs
Breast Cancer Cell Line Array
AMSBIO announce a new HER2 control cell line array that was developed and is proven as an effective slide quality control for HER2 expression in breast cancer tissue samples.
AEC-Q100 Qualified and Defense-grade PolarFire® FPGAs Now Available in Volume Production
Expanded product offering with robust device certification and characterization gives customers programmable logic solutions ideal for thermally challenging environments
Are Attitudes To Automation Changing Within UK Manufacturing?
For a nation which prides itself on leading the first industrial revolution by embracing what were the latest technologies at the time, today unfortunately much of the UK’s manufacturing has fallen behind other developed economies through our reluctance to take full advantage of the latest robotic and automation technologies available to us.
BIG FEATURES MEANS BIG BENEFITS IN MINIATURE LASER DISTANCE SENSORS
The development of miniature laser distance sensors which provide exceptional measurement performance are a vital component in today’s more compact machines and systems, helping manufacturers to meet the ever-present demands for optimum efficiency. The new miniaturised OM20 and OM30 laser sensors available from sensing and instrumentation specialist BAUMER are a good example being perfectly suited […]
FP 70 Smooth Flow Pump – Low in Pulsation, High in Efficiency
KNF is bringing some much-needed calm to the world. By adding the FP 70 to its Smooth Flow liquid pump family, KNF is addressing the market need for pumps with lower pulsation.
Closer to home
~ Shortening stressed supply chains to keep industry moving ~ With unpredictable national lockdowns, shifting guidelines and shuttered factories across the world, many businesses are looking to secure, simplify and shorten their supply chains. Here, Neil Ballinger, head of EMEA at industrial parts supplier EU Automation at industrial parts supplier EU Automation, investigates where UK […]
Ovarro completes acquisition of ControlPoint
Ovarro, a subsidiary of Laurel Solutions and market leading provider of Remote Telemetry Units (RTUs), acoustic leakage data loggers, secure SCADA systems and intelligent analytics software, has completed the acquisition of ControlPoint, a UK based business serving the utility sector with digital quality assurance and data management solutions.
Government’s COVID Timeline Pushes PIA Presentation to September
Following the UK Government’s recently announced ‘roadmap’ to the lifting of its COVID-19 restrictions, the BPMA and it event organiser, Touchwave Media, have been forced once again to postpone its 2020/21 Pump Industry Awards Ceremony, hitherto scheduled for the evening of Thursday 1st July 2021.
EXPANSION OF OUR RANGE OF POWER SUPPLIES FOR MEDICAL DEVICES
What requirements do power supplies for medical equipment have to meet? New MPM series power supplies
DMS are proud to be awarded Honeywell Gold Distributor status for 2021.
As a Global Manufacturer, Honeywell review the performance of their Channel Partners on an annual basis, assessing a number of criteria including technical capability, business management systems, commercial competence and agreed levels of sales and marketing investment and support.
Goodfellow receives Feefo Gold Trusted Service Award 2021
Goodfellow has won the Feefo Gold Trusted Service award, an independent seal of excellence that recognises businesses for delivering exceptional experiences, as rated by real customers.
PP C&A targets £40m sales with a little help from Sharing in Growth
PP Control & Automation (PP C&A) has signalled its intention to double sales to over £40m after it became the latest manufacturer to be selected for the Sharing in Growth (SIG) transformation programme.
Fullmax – Perfect for high-speed reaming
The Fullmax solid carbide reamers from CERATIZIT, have long impressed with their outstanding cutting performance on a range of materials – even on hardened steels up to HRC 62. The new short version of Fullmax is even more stable to use, allowing for higher cutting speeds, with the added advantage of long service life and […]
Off-Axis Parabolic Mirrors Assist Accurate 3D Flight Tracking
Optical Surfaces Ltd has been selected by the Optical Engineering Group at the University of Warwick (UK) School of Engineering to supply key focusing optics to enable accurate 3D tracking and analysis of mosquito flight behaviour.
ViewSonic’s New ViewBoard Cast Button Enables Real-Time Wireless Content Sharing with Just One-Click
Creating a Highly Effective Meeting Space Without the Setup or Connection Hassles – ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual solutions, introduces the ViewBoard Cast Button, a brand new accessory of ViewSonic’s wireless presentation display (WPD) solution, to offer a more intuitive way to share content immediately with just “one-click”. It eliminates setup and wireless connection […]
Carrier Launches Healthy Buildings Program in Europe to Help Customers Reinvent Their Buildings for Occupant Health
Advanced solutions deliver healthy, safe, efficient and productive indoor environments for commercial buildings and more.
NSK and Volkswagen cooperation delivers first success in steering innovation
In June 2019, NSK Ltd. and Volkswagen AG commenced a formal cooperation between the companies’ respective steering divisions with the ambition of further advancing innovation in steering systems. The success of this joint development initiative has led to the appointment of NSK as the production partner for a high-power, single-pinion electric power steering (EPS) system […]
FOOD-SAFE PNEUMATIC FITTINGS
The TME offer now includes 70000 series food-grade brass pneumatic fittings. They are certified according to the NSF 169 standard, i.e. they have been approved for operation in food industry automation. Their primary applications include various types of dispensers, coffee machines and similar equipment that dispenses beverages and liquid food, they can be also applied in the dairy […]
PROSEAL MAKES MACHINE OBSOLESCENCE A THING OF THE PAST
Tray sealing specialist Proseal’s longstanding commitment to ensuring the longevity and continuing reliability of its equipment provides the basis for the company’s ‘No Good Machine Left Behind’ initiative.
Save 15% when you buy or lease the new ZEISS SPECTRUM CMM
with finance options for less than £23 per day!* Are you looking to automate your defect detection processes? With the ZEISS SPECTRUM coordinate measuring machine, you can enter a new level of certainty and productivity – at an unmatched price-performance ratio.
Top floor to shopfloor
Most software systems are designed to perform, and excel at, specific business functions, often with the ability to share information or data-based reports with additional departments within an organisation. An accounting package would be a great example of this. However, CGTech’s VERICUT CNC simulation and optimisation software is truly enterprise inclusive.
APPLICATION NOTE: Phoenix America’s robust, high resolution magnetic rotary encoder technology now available from Variohm EuroSensor
Following its recent acquisition by the Variohm Group, Phoenix America’s unique range of magnetic encoders and sensor components are now fully available from sensor and measurement specialist Variohm EuroSensor. With UK- and German-based sales teams and distribution partners throughout Europe and in many global industrial countries, Variohm EuroSensor will provide complete technical sales and application […]
Royal Academy of Engineering reports impact on sustainable development in sub-Saharan Africa ahead of World Engineering Day
The Royal Academy of Engineering, an engineering charity focused on harnessing the power of engineering to build a sustainable society and an inclusive economy, is showcasing its impact on enhancing collaboration, education, and diversity in engineering in sub-Saharan Africa, delivered through its Africa grants programmes ahead of the second UNESCO World Engineering Day for Sustainable […]
RS Components enhances its PPE business by acquiring Liscombe
LONDON, UK, 2 March 2021 – RS Components (RS), a trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE: ECM), a global omni-channel solutions partner for industrial customers and suppliers, is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement to acquire John Liscombe Limited (Liscombe), a leading supplier of industrial safety and personal protective equipment (PPE). Together […]
LEEA Awards 2021: a cause for celebration
The LEEA Awards 2021 portal is now open for entries at https://awards.leeaint.com/. Winners will be revealed and presentations will take place during the LEEA Awards dinner on 5 November 2021 at the Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, London.
Trotec launches new affordable laser cutter
The new R400 laser cutter from Trotec will enable small businesses to benefit from high-quality cutting technology at an affordable price.
Boom Radio’s name hits all the right notes thanks to Forresters’ attorneys
Boom Radio, a new station for the baby boomer generation, secured its apt name thanks to trade mark attorneys at Forresters.
GOOBAY PLUS CONNECTION CABLES
TME offers a premium series from the well-known German manufacturer Goobay. It is called Goobay Plus, and it aims to meet the expectations of not only consumers and professionals, but also the so-called “prosumers”, i.e. users expecting home multimedia systems of the highest quality. Goobay Plus cables feature metal housing and gold-plated connectors with minimized resistance and corrosion-resistant contacts. […]
Microchip Releases the First IEEE® 802.3bt Power over Ethernet to USB Type-C® Power and Data Adapter
Enables extended installation reach of USB Type-C devices while supporting a variety of input PoE standards up to 90W and output power up to 60W
Hybrid Manufacturing Technologies Announces New Subsidiary
Hybrid Manufacturing Technologies (HMT) debuts its new subsidiary, Hybrid Advanced Manufacturing (Hybrid AM) which now offers Manufacturing-as-a-Service (MaaS) using its world-leading expertise and equipment.