Food Manufacturing

Renishaw shows implant expertise at 3D Printing in Medicine

Renishaw is attending the second annual International 3D Printing in Medicine Conference in Mainz, Germany on May 19th-20th. Renishaw will demonstrate the opportunities that additive manufacturing (AM) creates in craniomaxillofacial surgery, by exhibiting its bespoke implants and providing demonstrations of its new implant design software, Additive-manufacture for Design-led Efficient Patient Treatment (ADEPT).

16th May 2017

iTRAK and MagneMotion intelligent motion systems

Rockwell Automation is promoting its two intelligent motion systems, iTRAK and MagneMotion. Both technologies offer independent movers and incredible multiple-motion-profile flexibility to deliver intelligent conveyor systems that can be modified within seconds. These intelligent motion systems can help to improve productivity in a variety of different manufacturing operations.

4th May 2017

New CEO for the Schaffner Group

The Board of Directors of Schaffner Holding AG has appointed Marc Aeschlimann (48) CEO of the Schaffner Group. He will take up this position on 1 November 2017 at the latest. Until Marc Aeschlimann takes over operational management of the Schaffner Group, Kurt Ledermann, CFO and interim CEO, will ensure the continuity of Group management.

4th May 2017

Rockwell Automation expands PartnerNetwork Programme

Industrial operators focused on production improvements through modernising and integrating their IT, ERP and control systems must manage complex, long-term projects with multiple suppliers and business partners. To simplify this process, and provide seamless and secure convergence, Rockwell Automation has grown its PartnerNetwork programme with nine new members and three regional expansions among existing member companies.

26th April 2017

Aventics announces acquisition of Vector Horizon Technology

Aventics has announced the acquisition of Vector Horizon Technology (VHtek), based in Bowling Green, Kentucky, USA. By this acquisition, the pneumatics specialists will further strengthen their position in the global commercial vehicles business.

25th April 2017

Free webinar: piezoelectric or strain gauge technology?

When it comes to deciding which force sensor is the right one for your application, HBM has the answers in its free Piezoelectric or Strain Gauge Technology webinar, which takes place on 30 June 2017 at 09:00 GMT.

24th April 2017

FANUC to exhibit at Interpack 2017 in Düsseldorf, Germany

FANUC will be exhibiting at this year's Interpack event (Hall 6, Stand D79) to demonstrate its portfolio of robotic products for the processing and packaging sectors.

21st April 2017

Cinderella, pancetta, and the great Brexit debate

Stood in a long queue at the ‘orders to collect’ counter in M&S to pick up a chocolately gift to take to the inlaws for the weekend, my daughter asked me if this was something we really ought to be buying. When I asked why, she replied, in a much louder voice than was really necessary given the low levels of background noise: “Because grandad’s an alcoholic.” Lot’s of people, both in the queue and in the locale of the queue, turned to look at us. In a voice appropriately loud, I felt, to ward off the judgemental stares from the onlookers, I replied: “No, grandad’s a diabetic, but that’s okay because the chocolate is for grandma.”

21st April 2017

ABB to acquire B&R

ABB has announced the acquisition of B&R, the largest independent provider focused on product- and software-based, open-architecture solutions for machine and factory automation worldwide. B&R employs more than 3,000 people, including about 1,000 R&D and application engineers. It operates across 70 countries, generating sales of more than $600 million (2015/16) in the $20 billion machine and factory automation market segment.

6th April 2017

Molex showcase complete interconnect systems at Hannover Messe

As part of its platform for industrial automation, Molex will present new interconnect products to help customers address Industry 4.0 applications at Hannover Messe 2017 [Hall 9, Stand F76]. Already recognised as offering the largest portfolio of connectivity and wiring products for harsh environments, including automotive manufacturing, food and beverage processing, machine building, and materials handling and packaging, Molex is increasingly focused on providing products which add intelligence, communications and networking to the production process, supporting the Industry 4.0 drive towards smarter machines and factories.

5th April 2017

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