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Mabey puts cutting-edge ABB robots to work

Mabey puts cutting-edge ABB robots to work

Leading bridge and engineering services specialist Mabey has put its new robots to work at its Mabey Bridge site in Lydney, Gloucestershire. Forming one complete cell, the new robots support the manufacture of the Mabey Compact 200 (C200) – the world’s most widely used modular steel bridge.

5th July 2017
AL-KO secures Stemmer Imaging

AL-KO secures Stemmer Imaging"s future with acquisition

Munich-based AL-KO, parent company of the internationally active AL-KO Kober SE, has acquired 75.04% of the shares in Stemmer Imaging from the company's founder Wilhelm Stemmer. The successful management team acquired a share of 24.96% in the company as part of the transaction.

4th July 2017
Machinery Directive Harmonised Standards, 9 June 2017

Machinery Directive Harmonised Standards, 9 June 2017

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A revised list of Machinery Directive Harmonised Standards was published in the Official Journal (OJ) of the European Union on 9 June 2017. Follow the link to see the B-Type and C-Type standards that are either new or amended.

29th June 2017

Can 3 grams of adhesive pull 208 tons of freight train?

Can 3 grams of adhesive pull 208 tons of freight train?

Structural bonding is fast gaining popularity over conventional joining methods for several reasons. The ability to join dissimilar materials such as plastics and metals is one significant benefit as it allows different combinations to be chosen for their performance quality without having to consider the joining method. A bonded joint is also sealed so it prevents leakage and corrosion and as there is no visible sign of the join, it looks good too.

28th June 2017
Spelsberg

Spelsberg"s next day custom enclosure samples keep projects on schedule

The popularity of Spelsberg UK’s unique next day sample service is continuing to grow, 12 months after it was launched. By delivering samples for custom enclosure designs with a 24 hour turnaround, customers are able to compress their project times while also helping ensure optimum designs. Chris Lloyd, Managing Director, explains how Spelsberg is achieving such a fast turnaround:

28th June 2017
SKF wins RISAS approval from UK rail safety authority

SKF wins RISAS approval from UK rail safety authority

SKF (UK) has become an accredited supplier under the Railway Industry Supplier Approval Scheme (RISAS). The aim of the scheme is to ensure that duty holders and other major customers, such as ROSCOs, are able to rely upon common third party assessments by accredited RISABs (Railway Industry Supplier Approval Bodies). RISABs assess the adequacy of key suppliers’ procedures, practices and competence to manage risks which arise from the specialist nature of railway industry applications.

28th June 2017
Lenze teams up with ei3 for secure data handling in the cloud

Lenze teams up with ei3 for secure data handling in the cloud

Machine and systems engineers using automation technology from Lenze can now create online data services very easily. Lenze has joined forces with the IoT specialist ei3 Corporation to offer a combination of remote analysis of machine performance and also remote predictive maintenance. It is available as an unbranded product without visible evidence of the ei3 brand so only the name and logo of the machine manufacturer is visible.

28th June 2017
New online shop for motors and drives

New online shop for motors and drives

A range of industrial parts, including motors and drives, are now available for online purchase on supply, maintenance and repair specialist, CP Automation, new online shop. The company is now able to serve a wider range of clients across the globe and provide a rich database of product information at the click of a button.

28th June 2017
Motoman robots plus AirGrip equals a better grip on bottles

Motoman robots plus AirGrip equals a better grip on bottles

Bottling is an important stage in many manufacturing processes where liquid products are packaged as part of the final stage of production, for example in the brewing, distilling and beverage industries. The physical ‘bottle lifting’ process is a key part of this process and a new combination of an air gripper tool and sophisticated robot controller is helping manufacturers to get a better grip on their bottles and improve their bottling process.

28th June 2017
New robot lends precision and reliability to the production of hearing aids

New robot lends precision and reliability to the production of hearing aids

Hearing aid device manufacturer Oticon required a more flexible robot to handle the tiny hearing device components in its production. The company had been using robot technology for the past 10 years. But, as the minute components became increasingly smaller in order to make the hearing aids more comfortable, the existing two- and three-axes robots used in manufacturing were no longer suitable. They could not perform the required lateral and vertical movements sufficiently. If for instance a small part is stuck in a mould, the robot should be dexterous enough to tip it out.

28th June 2017
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