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Sizing software applies to whole drive train

Sizing software applies to whole drive train

Precision gearheads, couplings, rack and pinion systems and linear or rotary actuators for any level of application, will be highlighted by Wittenstein at Southern Manufacturing 2017. The company’s stand will feature its extensive product range including both long- established products and new additions, including the latest value line range.

17th February 2017
CNC systems, probes, encoders and motors from Heidenhain

CNC systems, probes, encoders and motors from Heidenhain

Heidenhain will demonstrate the ease with which digital data can be transferred to and from its most recent CNC system, the high-performance TNC 640, which is capable of controlling all 3-, 4-, and 5-axis machining centres including those with turning tables.

17th February 2017
New springs from Lee Spring at Southern Manufacturing

New springs from Lee Spring at Southern Manufacturing

With over 1,800 new standard parts anticipated for the Lee Spring catalogue in 2017, we are looking forward to a taster of new ranges at the Southern Manufacturing Exhibition. These will include a new DIN-Plus series which match up in size with standard DIN2098 Part 2 and Part 1 series springs, but with added corrosion resistance (passivation for stainless EN 10270-3-1.4310-NS range and plating for spring steel EN 10270-1-SH range).

17th February 2017
Drone monitoring equipment from Relec Electronics at Southern Manufacturing

Drone monitoring equipment from Relec Electronics at Southern Manufacturing

The growth in use of drones for both commercial and personal use has been phenomenal in recent years. Increasing use of drones is leading to stringent efforts being made to make their use safe with monitoring devices playing an important part in the process.

17th February 2017
SKF supplies eight-tonne bearing for mining application

SKF supplies eight-tonne bearing for mining application

SKF has manufactured and supplied its largest ever spherical roller bearing (bore diameter 1,25 metres) to be used within the mining industry. The bearing was manufactured at SKF’s factory in Gothenburg, Sweden.

10th February 2017
RA Rodriguez reports Gear Shop sales up by 81%

RA Rodriguez reports Gear Shop sales up by 81%

For applications with uncomplicated gear requirements, the RA Rodriguez Gear Shop www.rargears.com is proving the preferred source for a growing number of companies across Europe. Indeed, the company has just confirmed an increase in its Gear Shop sales of 81% from 2015 to 2016 and the trend looks set to continue in 2017.

8th February 2017
Low-cost robotic range available from RS simplifies complex tasks

Low-cost robotic range available from RS simplifies complex tasks

RS Components has launched a new, low-cost, fast and accurate robotics solution. Easy to programme – even for those who have never programmed a robotic arm before – the R12 and R17 benchtop robots from ST Robotics are capable of undertaking the most complex tasks, including product testing, sample handling, parts handling, machine feeding, welding, spraying and sound measurement. 

3rd February 2017
Plastic plain bearings defy harsh conditions on ambulance tail lifts

Plastic plain bearings defy harsh conditions on ambulance tail lifts

The Palfinger brand has become synonymous with innovation and reliability for its lifting solutions for commercial vehicle and marine applications.  As a multinational company group with its headquarters in Salzburg, Austria, Palfinger has manufacturing and assembly sites in Europe, North and South America, and Asia, as well as over 4,500 sales and service centres located in over 130 countries across five continents. 

1st February 2017
Seminar provides step-by-step guide to improving your productivity with robots

Seminar provides step-by-step guide to improving your productivity with robots

ABB’s forthcoming ‘Switch to Robots’ seminar will explain how ongoing reductions in the cost and complexity of robotic automation are opening up new opportunities for UK SME manufacturing companies. Taking place at ABB’s Milton Keynes site on Wednesday 15th March 2017, the event will provide a simple step-by-step guide to introducing robot automation to the factory floor.

31st January 2017

UK SMEs urged to settle for more in 2017

UK SMEs urged to settle for more in 2017

New research from Cambridge & Counties Bank reveals that around a third (30%) of business deposit accounts are paying 0.1% Gross/AER or less on balances of £25,000, highlighting the real opportunity for UK businesses to shop around. 

30th January 2017
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