WITH METAL working and fabrication trade fairs cancelled, it is reported that there will be no other event to rival the resources available at ESAB Europe Xpanse, a virtual event held from 27–29 April. [Read More]

EFFICIENT DATA management using the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is increasingly important in extending communication beyond the production cell and ensuring the successful deployment of new and updated automation systems. Jeremy Shinton looks at how the latest controllers designed to manage this convergence of information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) can be used to ensure optimal data management and connectivity [Read More]

THE MUCH-anticipated FLTA Awards for Excellence was streamed live on Saturday 10th April to reveal who would finally be crowned winners. Having been twice postponed due to the pandemic, the event was taken online – a first for the FLTA in its history of holding the Awards. [Read More]

DESIGNED TO bring greater levels of efficiency and accuracy to the production of specialised gears and tooth forms, the new HG350-G precision gear grinding centre is the first first from PTG Holroyd – and believed to be the first in the UK – to use Siemens' new Sinumerik ONE future-proof CNC, the successor to the automation specialist’s 840D CNC. [Read More]

THE ‘BALLROOM’ concept is the much trumpeted vision of the pharmaceutical ‘factory of the future’ but does this development create new safety risks for employees? Hugh Freer looks at some of the issues [Read More]

PILZ AUTOMATION Technology has updated one of its well-established training courses, ‘Basis of CE Marking’, to include elements with a focus on UKCA Marking. [Read More]

COMPANIES LOOKING for a quick and simple way to train their employees in the safe use of compressed air can now benefit from an exclusive two-for-one deal from the British Compressed Air Society (BCAS). [Read More]

HART'S ASSOCIATION with many major manufacturing sectors through its wide range of door products is widely acknowledged, in particular the £100bn Food and Drink industry, which employs over 4m people. [Read More]