SKF has developed a power train for the world’s most powerful tidal turbine, capable of generating 2MW, being developed by Scotland-based Orbital Marine Power. SKF has been supplying bearings and components to Orbital since 2011 but has now taken a further holistic step in its technical (more...)

Invertek Drives, one of the leading innovators and manufacturers of variable frequency drives, has been acquired by Tokyo-based Sumitomo Heavy Industries (SHI). The deal will lead to significant investment in the growth and development of Invertek in Mid Wales. Sumitomo Heavy Industries has acquired (more...)

Kingston Engineering is one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of bespoke power screws. Based in Hull, the company offers a vast selection of materials and specifications designed to suit customers’ requirements. With a history dating back to 1919, Kingston Engineering has specialised in (more...)

Control Techniques has launched a free, five-year warranty for its Commander range of general-purpose drives. Anyone who purchases a drive from the Commander range will now be able to register to extend the products’ warranty from two years to five, at no extra cost. The new offer relates to (more...)

Intelligent Motion Control (INMOCO) has announced an update to the MotionDesk programming environment for the ORION motion controller from Ormec. The update to version 3.6 introduces a number of new features, but perhaps importantly brings support for Windows 10, enabling users to take advantage of (more...)

The Timken Company, a world leader in engineered bearings and power transmission products, has reached an agreement to acquire Beka Lubrication, a leading global supplier of automatic lubrication systems, for approximately $165 million. The company serves a diverse range of industrial sectors (more...)

RA Rodriguez says the addition of the McGill product range to its portfolio will enhance its ability to provide custom-made bearings to OEMs serving the aerospace sector. Regal’s McGill speciality bearings have been specified by the aerospace industry for more than 60 years to reduce weight, (more...)

Today, as one of the UK’s leading specialist manufacturers and producers of specialist power screws, the company continues to build on a strong foundation of skill, innovation and expertise. Backed by a focus of continuous investment and advanced technology over the years, Kingston (more...)

Users of low voltage variable speed drives (VSD) can now keep processes running, test new applications or prove predicted energy savings before purchase, through a leasing program provided by the ABB authorised value provider network. ABB has invested significantly in the rollout of a variable (more...)

After launching its comprehensive DrivePro family of life cycle support services, Danfoss Drives has now announced the appointment of the first two approved DrivePro partner companies PnP Motion Controls of Mossley, Greater Manchester and Varicon 3D Drives of Malvern in Worcestershire. Both (more...)