Dare you enter the Smart Tank at Smart Manufacturing Week?
TodaySmart Tank, based on a popular TV format, is coming to Smart Manufacturing Week this June. This live business and concept pitching feature will showcase inventive companies and the inspiring technologies that are poised to revolutionise the manufacturing industry.
KABELSCHLEPP automates waste materials management at AGCO Fendt
TodayMaximum productivity requires not only precision manufacturing processes, but also smooth disposal of the generated waste materials. This is exactly where the new, fully automated waste disposal solution from KABELSCHLEPP Hunsborn comes in, which has just been successfully commissioned at the factory of agricultural machinery manufacturer AGCO Fendt in Asbach-Baumenheim, Germany.
New lower housing part for ICS series electronics housings
TodayWith a width of 50 mm, the new lower housing part for the ICS series from Phoenix Contact provides the largest possible PCB surface and thus creates more space for the electronics it holds.
Instant adhesive for harsh applications
TodayIntertronics presents Born2Bond Ultra K85, a fast curing, single-part adhesive, which it says is the first 'instant' adhesive to withstand up to 1,000 hours at 85degC and 85% relative humidity. It can bond a wide range of substrates including plastics, rubbers and metals, and is applicable to applications in consumer electronics, automotive and medical device manufacturing.
Choosing the right automotive bearings for a safe journey
1 day agoBearings are critical to the smooth and reliable function of countless automotive components like wheel hubs and alternators. But when bearings fail - which often happens silently and gradually - the consequences can be serious. Here, Chris Johnson, managing director of SMB Bearings, offers guidance on selecting the right bearings to keep vehicles safe, stable and roadworthy.
Choosing the right automotive bearings for a safe journey
1 day agoBearings are critical to the smooth and reliable function of countless automotive components like wheel hubs and alternators. But when bearings fail - which often happens silently and gradually - the consequences can be serious. Here, Chris Johnson, managing director of SMB Bearings, offers guidance on selecting the right bearings to keep vehicles safe, stable and roadworthy.
From Mechanical to Digital: The Evolution of Lockout Systems
6 days agoEUCHNER UK is advancing the adoption of more sophisticated and intelligent digital safety solutions through the use of the company's CKS2 key system.
MiniTec hits the sweet spot with golf ball sorting
7 days agoMiniTec UK is best known for its aluminium profile systems used in everything from desks and assembly benches to conveyor systems. But every so often, a project comes along that lets the company showcase just how versatile its modular system really is - and this golf ball sorting machine was exactly that.
ME-IO Slim housing system for compact controllers
1 day agoThe ME-IO Slim is the efficient housing solution from Phoenix Contact for compact controllers that require high-density front connection technology. The module width of just 12 mm enables space-saving system designs.
Repeater unites performance, simplicity and sustainability
8 days agoHMS Networks has introduced the new CAN/FD Repeater Standard under its product brand Ixxat. As a crucial component for network infrastructures, the device solves several complex market challenges such as topology optimisation, signal quality improvement, seamless integration in existing CAN networks, equipment protection by galvanic isolation and many more.
Joining forces for sustainable development in the flexible packaging market
1 day agoHenkel Adhesive Technologies and Nordmeccanica have built a strong and trusted cooperation over the past 30 years. In light of major changes underway in packaging design and manufacturing, both companies have now taken their relationship to the next level by entering into a formal, strategic partnership agreement.
Accu set to inspire engineers with high precision robotics at Smart Manufacturing Week
5 days agoAccu, a leading provider of precision engineering components, is set to inspire attendees to the Smart Manufacturing Week event held at the NEC in Birmingham on 4-5 June with an exciting demonstration of precision fasteners in action.
Industrial Technology Magazine - Spring 2025
Cover Story
2 Selecting the optimal end-of-arm equipment
Industrial update
8 Harness AI to transform development and engineering
10 Recyclable artificial vision system could be sweet for the environment
12 £83bn boost to UK economy if SMEs achieve their growth ambitions
14 Li-ion raw materials impact the battery recycling market
Aerospace report
16 Specialised aircraft bearings for extreme heat and pressure
Food manufacturing
18 Grasping the full potential of sensors
19 Baking rolls on a large scale
Medical report
20 Advanced drive systems could revolutionise surgical robots
21 Miniature ballscrews for medical applications
Design Engineering
23 Discovering the benefits of a machined spring
24 Thread grooves with the highest requirements
26 Bonding artificial turf to various substrates
28 Take action if you’re suffering from arc eye
Machine building
31 Flat packed kits versus fully assembled solutions
32 Encoders for position and motion control
34 Programming barrier to the democratise of automation
36 Keeping conveyors rolling
38 Overcoming the reluctance to automate with robotics
40 Ultrasonic inspection machine relies on servo drive system
42 Harmonised standards for risk assessments
44 Safe, seamless collaboration between cobots and humans
46 Control upgrade reduces configuration time by 75%
48 Machine vision improves component inspection
