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16 April 2021
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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.
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15 March 2021
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TRADITIONALLY, THE automotive industry has relied on chemical cleaning processes. However, these can be expensive and be environmentally problematic. Maria Laure looks a sustainable and efficient alternative
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19 February 2021
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THE MANUFACTURING Technologies Association (MTA), which owns and organises the MACH exhibition, continues to work hard to ensure that even in these unprecedented times, the needs of the advanced manufacturing and engineering community are highlighted and discussions on the important issues facing the industry can still take place, albeit virtually.
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27 January 2021
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ANCA’s launch of integrated solutions with AIMS, connects sequential processes in tool manufacturing, to harness the benefits of automation and integration.
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19 November 2020
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The National Centre for Additive Manufacturing Coventry-based team has been using additive technology to push the boundaries of automotive engineering with one of the UK’s leading formula student racing teams
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19 November 2020
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Threadlocking adhesives have a long and successful history in many industry segments, and there is now growing evidence to suggest the renewable energy sector is increasing its uptake of these advanced products. Colin Chapman takes up the story
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27 July 2020
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The Water Abrasive Injection (WAIS) system commonly used in waterjet cutting is increasingly reaching its limits. Addressing this, the Water Abrasive Suspension (WAS) system enables three times higher performance and better quality at significantly lower pressures. To optimise the suspension process, ANT Applied New Technologies AG has developed the abrasive mixing unit ConSus.
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26 June 2020
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TLM Laser’s Andy Toms discusses how using multiple laser wavelengths can help overcome the issues associated with cutting CFRP’s, and create a clean laser cut edge with minimal heat affected zone
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01 April 2020
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Although there is still a myriad of industrial fieldbus protocols used in machine automation, Ethernet is becoming the clear favourite. This is for two reasons; the high data transmission rates support Industry 4.0 requirements and it integrates easily into existing office IT network infrastructure. Justin Leonard, the-chain director, igus looks at points to consider when selecting Ethernet cables for use in dynamic applications.
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10 March 2020
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It is finally here; we are just a few short weeks away from opening the doors at the NEC and welcoming thousands of manufacturers and engineers to MACH 2020. The UK’s national manufacturing show runs from 20th – 24th of April and is set be the biggest and best for years, says James Selka, DL, CEO, MTA.
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08 March 2020
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The world of industrial coatings and paints can be a tricky one to navigate. KTR outlines some of the options available.
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23 January 2020
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James Selka, DL, CEO, Manufacturing Technologies Association looks forward to what can be expected from the MACH show in 2020.
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04 October 2019
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Europe’s biggest industrial trade show EMO took place from 16th – 21st September in Hannover, Germany. Around 117,000 production specialists from 150 countries convened at the world’s leading tradeshow for the metal-working industry.
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25 July 2019
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Telford based automated systems manufacturer Bauromat, one of Kawasaki Robotics leading integrators, has recently supplied and installed a robotic welding system to precision pressings and stampings experts Clamason Industries of Kingswinford. Clamason are an ISO 9001 / 14001 accredited supplier to industry and are well known across the automotive and medical sectors.
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11 June 2019
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Bonded shrink fit assemblies not only enhance the service life of an assembly but pave the way for new design concepts and cost savings explains Bob Orme, Senior Technology Specialist at Henkel (Industrial Adhesives Division).
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08 October 2019
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Composites offer many benefits when used in the design of automation and machine systems, including faster speed and more effective damping, explains Humphrey Carter, head of business development at CompoTech.
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03 April 2019
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Building automation and electrical installations specialist Hager relies on Murrelektronik's modular, decentralied and compact Cube67 system when building their own testing machines
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02 April 2019
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Lucas Bryk, global product marketing manager, Chicago Pneumatic Material Removal, offers three steps that can be taken to increase productivity and cost savings during the grinding process.
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21 March 2019
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Simon Hodge, consultancy group manager at Bureau Veritas explains what companies can expect in light of the HSE's recent action to increase awareness of the hazards posed by welding fume.
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13 November 2018
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Modern computer numerical control (CNC) machines are often marketed as requiring much less maintenance than their predecessors. While there’s less need to replace cutting tools in these machines, there’s more complexity to their upkeep. John Mitchell, global sales & marketing director at CP Automation explains how poor power quality can cause recurrent issues for CNC machines
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