DFA Media gears up for the safe return of its long-anticipated co-located events in January 2021

23 July, 2020

Following the 17 July announcement from Prime Minister Boris Johnson that exhibitions and conferences will be permitted in England from 1 October this year, DFA Media is busy preparing for its eagerly anticipated biennial co-located exhibitions and conferences, taking place from 25 to 27 January 2021 at the NEC, Birmingham. The shows, which will all adhere to strict COVID-secure practices in line with Government guidelines, will comprise Fluid Power & Systems, Air-Tech Exhibitions, Smart Industry Expo, Drives & Controls and Plant & Asset Management. For 2021, Subcon and associated shows will also join these co-located shows. These exhibitions will be run alongside MACH to form one of the largest industry events seen for many years in the UK, expected to bring over 40,000 visitors to the NEC over a single week. The co-located shows are being held in association with BCAS, BFPA, BVAA, GAMBICA, AEMT, EPTDA, CEA, BARA, PI (Profibus, Profinet), EPMA and MTC.

Know your robots

17 July, 2020

There is rarely, if ever, a one-size-fits-all approach to manufacturing. It is important that site managers know what considerations to make when choosing an industrial robot to automate their processes. Jonathan Wilkins, director of industrial parts supplier EU Automation, discusses what he believes manufacturers should consider when choosing what type of robot to invest in.

Technology for a sustainable farming future

26 June, 2020

Agriculture in the future will see increasing use of scientifically precise farming techniques, where automated ‘agro-bots’ monitor, treat and work the land, using advanced technology designed to help maximise yields and minimise disease. With its extensive experience in automation and agricultural mechanisation, Yanmar is one of the companies showing the way in advanced field robotics research.

How to make on-shoring work - a competitive strategy

02 June, 2020

Mark Kelly, managing director of West Yorkshire based Fleming Seals and Polymers Limited (FSP) who are specialist design & manufacturers of components in high performance plastics including injection moulding, cast polyurethane, machines components, filled PTFE and sealing solutions, shares his experience of the benefits of an on-shoring programme and the change in direction FSP has taken since he bought the business two years ago.

Assessing product properties for optimal heat exchanger performance

14 May, 2020

By Matt Hale, international sales & marketing director, HRS Heat Exchangers.

Progressive cavity pumps for highest product quality

21 April, 2020

Seepex has recently launched the latest design of hygienic progressive cavity (PC)pump which has achieved EHEDGcertification, delivering the highestmicrobiological results with residue freecleaning guaranteed using CIP systems.

The real reason construction companies fail

27 March, 2020

By Larry Kokklenberg, PhD, of Leath Group, LLC.

NEW DATES - Air-Tech and Fluid Power & Systems Exhibitions rescheduled

12 March, 2020

DFA Media, organiser of Air-Tech and Fluid Power & Systems Exhibitions and co-located shows, has been actively monitoring and following advice regarding the Coronavirus outbreak (Covid-19) over the past weeks. It has been decided that the shows will be postponed and rescheduled for 25th-27th January 2021, which will take place alongside MACH Exhibition. The co-location of events include:

Seawork to host daily Keynote speeches from leading experts

05 March, 2020

Seawork, which was due to be be held in Southampton’s Mayflower Park from 9 to 11 June 2020 has been postponed, however it will feature a series of short, informative addresses on the latest business imperatives in the commercial marine and civil engineering industries.

Priority Geotechnical enhances fleet with the addition of EMCI 4.50 rig

20 February, 2020

In the search for a smaller, more compact rig to add to its fleet of rigs, ground investigation contractor, Priority Geotechnical Ltd (PGL), has recently invested in the EMCI 4.50. Ground engineering and rock drilling company, Skelair International, assisted with the purchase of the EMCI 4.50 and it has already been used on a variety of projects in a short space of time.

Superior named best in the south west for apprenticeships

31 January, 2020

Dorset-based manufacturer Superior has been named as the best manufacturing apprenticeship provider in the south west. Superior, which is based in Ferndown Industrial Estate, scooped the Manufacturing Apprenticeship/Training Scheme Award at the Made in the South West Awards, held in Bristol recently.

One show, a thousand solutions

09 January, 2020

Southern Manufacturing & Electronics returns to Farnborough from 11 to 13 February 2020. The long-established show is the largest annual gathering of engineering firms in the south and a key marketplace for machine tools and other production hardware, components and engineering subcontracting.

LAMMA’20 success

02 January, 2020

The LAMMA show built on its reputation as the UK’s largest agricultural event dedicated to showcasing innovation when it returned to its new permanent indoor venue at the NEC in Birmingham on Tuesday 7 and Wednesday 8 January 2020.

Doosan unveils new DL280-5 wheel loader

17 December, 2019

The highlight of the Doosan stand at Agritechnica 2019 in Hannover, Germany in November was the company’s new DL280-5 wheel loader, designed specifically for agricultural applications.

Engis UK launches new severe service ball valve diamond lapping gel

06 December, 2019

Engis UK, the European Division of Engis Corporation, has worked closely with ball valve manufacturers to develop a new lapping gel specifically for use in severe service ball valve lapping applications such as oil and gas production and petro-chemical refining.