SIL3 Certification for the EHPC210 Diagnostic Controller

27 September, 2018

Bifold has announced that the Partial Stroke Function of the EHPC210 Diagnostic Controller is now SIL3 Certified according to IEC 61508: 2010 Parts 1-7 and meets requirements providing a level of integrity to: Systematic Integrity: SIL3 Capable.

Trelleborg welcomes PIANC’s plans for the evolution of fender best practice

07 September, 2018

Trelleborg’s marine systems operation has welcomed PIANC’s announcement that it will establish a new Working Group (MarCom WG 211), which will consult with a number of leading fender suppliers, including Trelleborg, with the objective of updating its 2002 Guidelines for the Design of Fender Systems – marking a significant step towards industry-wide fender best practice.

Making the connection in the construction industry

30 August, 2018

Spokespeople from British Fluid Power Association member companies, Sun Hydraulics Ltd, Fluidpower Group and Camozzi Automation Ltd, and OEM Marubeni-Komatsu consider the importance of the connectivity within the construction sector; both from a technology and human interaction perspective.

For highest performance and precision, use closed-loop control

12 July, 2018

By Tim Gessner, Ph.D., Delta Computer Systems Inc.

Delta’s European region adds director of business development

12 June, 2018

Delta Computer Systems’ senior systems software engineer, Dr. Tim Gessner, has been appointed as the company’s European director of business development. He has assumed responsibility for the motion control manufacturer’s sales and distribution management throughout Europe.

Digital transformation and the automotive sector

17 May, 2018

British Fluid Power Association member companies Festo and SMC Pneumatics consider the growing trend towards automation and digitalisation within the automotive industry, and the enduring importance of more traditional technologies such as pneumatics within the fast-developing digital transformation landscape.

CNC Robotics develops new technology to boost manufacturing productivity

27 March, 2018

CNC Robotics – the UK-based robotics integration company – is helping manufacturers increase connectivity between digital and automated systems with its latest cloud-based software, CNCR-Live. The company worked with business support programme LCR 4.0 and partner Sensor City to design, collaborate and develop the potentially ‘market ready’ cloud-based machine monitoring device.

Business 4.0: how technology is enhancing the business of manufacturing

27 March, 2018

By Paul Black, CEO, sales-i.

New CEO for NSF Controls

07 March, 2018

NSF Controls – UK designer and manufacturer of solenoids, switches, and a specialist provider of customised electro-mechanical assembly services – has appointed Julian Heyworth as CEO. Heyworth will be taking the lead at NSF Controls to deliver a new strategy for the business.

Thorite welcomes North East general manager

07 March, 2018

Paul Derrick has joined Thorite as general manager with responsibility for the North East of England.

Industry 4.0 ready guidance platform

26 February, 2018

Bosch Rexroth is launching an intuitive guidance system to help UK manufacturers network their assembly line in preparation for Industry 4.0.

Online support in component selection

26 February, 2018

Digitalisation is making rapid progress on both the B2C and B2B markets. Customers want simple processes and web-based tools, just like in home life, with time saving and practicality playing an important role. Pneumatics specialist Aventics offers all its tools free of charge online, from configuration programs to product information, CAD data and calculation tools, up to the energy savings calculator.

Clearing the path for Industry 4.0 adoption within the food & beverage sector

26 February, 2018

At this year’s Anuga FoodTec event (Cologne, 20 to 23 March) Rockwell Automation will showcase a range of smart products and solutions that deliver a high level of connectivity, agility, flexibility and efficiency – the primary drivers behind smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0.

New CEO of KTR

12 December, 2017

Nicola Warning has been appointed as the new CEO of KTR Systems GmbH. Warning succeeds Prof. Dr. Josef Gerstner, who will withdraw from the operating business.

SKF reveals wind power solutions and services portfolio at WindEurope 2017

08 December, 2017

SKF Wind showcased a wide range of solutions, as well as demonstrated its informative content hub for the wind power industry, at this year's WindEurope exhibition and conference during November in Amsterdam.