Industrial Technology

TR VIC continues to invest in the latest high precision fastenings machinery

International fastener specialist TR VIC spa, part of the Trifast group of companies, has made a substantial investment in the very latest fastening machinery in response to increasing and evolving requirements from European customers. The high precision Carlo Salvi cold former is the newest addition to its growing portfolio of machinery, which further increases manufacturing capacity for high level applications within automotive, household appliances and electrical sectors in Europe.

22nd January 2021

Maximum flexibility with IO-Link Y series with embedded web interface

Carlo Gavazzi continues to meet the needs of industry 4.0 by launching the IO-Link Y series of IIoT-enabled network blocks which allow up to eight smart devices to connect to the higher-level control system. Installing smart devices within a plant can improve business performance as well as product quality, maintenance/machine uptime, increased speed of operation and lower manufacturing costs.

21st January 2021

Eplan launches Partner Network

The new partner network that EPLAN founded towards the end of 2020 pools the worldwide expertise of its cooperation partners to increase the benefits for customers. The EPLAN Partner Network (EPN) defines common binding goals for boosting integration along the value chain. Users profit from this increase in continuity and integration, particularly in the areas of PLM, ERP and PLC as well as simulations. The in-depth interchange amongst the manufacturers makes it easier for customers to integrate the large number of systems used on the market.

15th January 2021

New service gives industry the benefit of the Loctite X-factor

Just launched by Henkel is Loctite XPLORE, a new e-learning platform that ensures the brand’s unmatched expertise in engineering adhesive technology is available to assembly and maintenance professionals, anytime and anywhere.

11th December 2020

The hidden costs that could damage profits

TFC’s Keith Kentish highlights some unseen supply chain costs and explains how manufacturers can avoid them.

24th November 2020

Material considerations for spring applications

There are a number of factors to take into account in a spring’s application before going ahead with the design and manufacturing process, as Airedale Springs chairman, Tim Parkinson, explains.

24th November 2020

Dispensing tips in wearable device manufacture

Peter Swanson, managing director of adhesive specialist Intertronics discusses best practice for dispensing processes in wearable device manufacturing.

24th November 2020

Prevent nuts and bolts self-loosening

When threaded bolts, screws and nuts come loose, it can not only compromise the performance of your mechanical equipment but could also pose a safety risk. we asked the experts at Henkel about options to prevent self-loosening.

24th November 2020

How to improve accuracy and repeatability when dispensing

Simon Gibbs, product specialist at Intertronics, explains how increasing the precision in an adhesives process can improve manufacturing productivity.

16th November 2020

Time to futureproof your factory

As some global manufacturing sectors face unprecedented pressure, there has never been a more opportune time to implement game-changing automation technologies. Those businesses that have been adopting technologies able to provide greater transparency, higher productivity and better process management will be better placed to move forward and adapt to the new manufacturing landscape.

29th October 2020