newsHigh-performance polymer bearings expert, igus, has presented a manus UK award to Engineered Arts in recognition of the company’s innovative use of polymer bearings within its life-sized RoboThespian humanoid robots.
productERIKS is offering big prizes to designers with big ideas. So, if you’re planning an automation project and would like to win yourself some valuable expert assistance (and some fun), read on…
productPower management company Eaton has demonstrated its commitment to UK manufacturing by investing over £3.8 million at its Worksop UK site where rotary cam switches and switch disconnectors are produced to supply world markets.
productEngineering Support Division (ETG) is on track for a record year following its takeover of the Hardinge Distribution and Engineering Support Division in the UK, which includes service, support, maintenance and spare parts for all Bridgeport, Hardinge and Quaser machines in the UK and Eire.
productFollowing independent assessment, Wanner International, a global leader in the supply of seal-less positive displacement pumps, has been awarded ISO 14001 certification.
productAB Systems has made a significant investment in its Buckinghamshire headquarters in order to increase the volume of parts it is able to stock.
productAt the annual Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents Occupational Health and Safety Awards, Konecranes has been either a Gold or Silver Medal winner over the last three years.
productTrelleborg Wheel Systems has signed an agreement to acquire the industrial tyre business of Pircher Alfred, a leading Italian tyre distribution and service specialist.
productRS Components (RS) the trading brand of Electrocomponents (LSE:ECM), a leading high service distributor of electronics and maintenance products, announces a significant development in the history of 3D design software with the launch of DesignSpark Mechanical, a new 3D solid modelling and assembly tool that is available to all – totally free of charge.
productThe best apprentice welders from across the UK’s shipyards have been celebrated at a prestigious ceremony; the final of the annual ShipWeld competition, sponsored by ESAB, was held at BAE Systems Maritime – Submarines, Barrow in Furness and culminated with an awards ceremony on 7th November, 2013 at Furness College.
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