Industrial Technology

X-STK confirmed as Preferred Partner for Universal Robots

X-STK | Applied Automation is delighted to announce it has been confirmed as Universal Robots’ Preferred Partner after only ten months. The elevation in status from distributor to Preferred Partner is recognition of X-STK’s superior performance selling the collaborative robots in the UK. UR has seen a 120% increase in robots sold in the UK market since X-STK signed up in January.

15th November 2016

WeidmÃ¼ller purchases Bosch Rexroth Monitoring Systems

Following the approval of the competition authorities, the Weidmüller Group was able to complete the acquisition of Bosch Rexroth Monitoring Systems from Bosch Rexroth on 1 November 2016.

11th November 2016

Rittal to build world"s most advanced production plant

Rittal is expanding its production capabilities and building the world’s most advanced production plant for compact enclosures in Haiger, Germany, with completion scheduled for 2018. Total capital expenditure will amount to 250 million euros, making it the largest single investment in the company’s history.

8th November 2016

Rittal Blue e+ cooling unit wins international award

Rittal’s Blue e+ range of cooling units have achieved another milestone by winning the 2016 Cooling Award, beating stiff competition from across the industry.

1st November 2016

Pancake motor from PMW helps digitise film heritage

The increasing popularity of Ultra HD television is generating a growing need for ultra high definition content. Fortunately there is a readily available source in the millions of hours of existing 35mm film.

31st October 2016

ABB Robotics introduces Connected Services to improve UK productivity

ABB Robotics has introduced Connected Services, a sophisticated suite of resources enabling UK manufacturers to maximise robot uptime through fast data access and problem resolution. Delivered via ABB's single, intuitive interface called MyRobot, Connected Services will make actionable data immediately available to plant engineers, maintenance staff and managing directors via smart devices such as laptops, tablets and smartphones.

28th October 2016

Lee restrictors keep the electricity on

During a recent refurbishment of the Allt na Lairige hydro-electric power station near Inverary in Scotland, the hydraulic control system was upgraded from the original low pressure system to a modern high pressure one. In-house designed multi-orifice restrictors were being used in the hydraulic actuators which operate the main water inlet valves, called spears, which are controlled by the governor to ensure that suitable control of the water jets to the turbines is ensured for all load conditions of the generator.

27th October 2016

Minimising friction and preventing bearing wear

There are many things to consider when selecting a lubricant such as temperature, loads, speed, environment, and desired life just to name a few. The experts at AST Bearings offer some tips and advice.

26th October 2016

Lube Shuttle aims to solve problems

Exol Lubricants has unveiled ‘Lube Shuttle’ – an exclusive patented system of 400g cartridges designed to allow complete use of lubricating grease without leaking onto equipment, tools and clothing.

26th October 2016

Waiting for the new industrial revolution

Ian Jones, principal engineer at high performance engineering consultancy KWSP, believes the increasing use of IPCs is central to the delivery of Industry 4.0.

26th October 2016

Design Engineering

X-STK confirmed as Preferred Partner for Universal Robots

WeidmÃ¼ller purchases Bosch Rexroth Monitoring Systems

Rittal to build world"s most advanced production plant

Rittal Blue e+ cooling unit wins international award

Pancake motor from PMW helps digitise film heritage

ABB Robotics introduces Connected Services to improve UK productivity

Lee restrictors keep the electricity on

Minimising friction and preventing bearing wear

Lube Shuttle aims to solve problems

Waiting for the new industrial revolution