
A bitumen tape wrap system from Winn & Coales (Denso) Ltd was utilised for the repair of damaged pipework at the new HS2 terminus at London Euston train station. Following damage to the existing factory coating, corrosion had already begun to inflict damage upon the pipe and had propagated underneath the coating itself, causing it…

Motion and Drives specialists MOONS’ Industries are proud to introduce their ‘smart’ Multi-Axis series of Stepper Drives which are designed to optimise manufacturing efficiency and safety across a wide range of applications. The Multi-Axis series comprises two innovative product lines; the SSDC and STF series which have been developed to deliver exceptional performance, flexibility and…

Control Techniques and KB Electronics have announced that with effect from May 1, 2024, they have come together under the new brand name of Nidec Drives. This decision has been made with strategic initiative and progression in mind. Control Techniques and KB Electronics, with over 50 years of experience, represent innovation and trailblazing in the…

The Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems IPMS presents a demonstrator for predictive maintenance of industrial equipment. The demonstrator uses advanced sensor technology combined with AI-based data processing to detect potential machine damage at an early stage and avoid costly downtime. Based on the results of the iCampus project ForTune, Fraunhofer IPMS has developed a new…

SECO has announced its participation at embedded world China, taking place in Shanghai from 14 to 16 June. The event offers an ideal platform for SECO to demonstrate its commitment to innovation in the embedded technology landscape through strategic cooperation with industry leaders like MediaTek. This collaboration has granted SECO early access to MediaTek’s Genio…

Zebra Technologies will set out how manufacturers can work toward modern manufacturing plant operations as workforce and technology trends combine to create new opportunities and tests to remain competitive at Smart Factory Expo, 5-6 June. Report data from Make UK showed that 75% of surveyed manufacturers are concerned about an ageing workforce. According to Make…

Atlas Copco Tools and Industrial Assembly Solutions opens brand newSmart Factory Innovation Centre, located in Wolverhampton. ‘UK first’ facility supports company’s mission to create sustainable smart manufacturing ecosystem and deliver real-time production efficiencies for customers. Centre officially opened by Leader of City of Wolverhampton Council,Stephen Simkins and Leader of South Staffordshire Council, Roger Lees. Atlas…

The Secretary of State for Wales and Conservative candidate for Monmouthshire, David TC Davies, and Craig Williams, Conservative candidate for Montgomeryshire, have today (30th May 2024) visited the Nidec Drives UK Manufacturing Site, based in Newtown, Powys, to discuss how the ‘Made in Wales’ strategy can be extended to highly sophisticated technology products, such as…

Flowfinity is aiding manufacturers in gaining a competitive edge by facilitating the deployment of IoT at their existing facilities. The manufacturing sector is increasingly adopting industrial IoT for monitoring and control, with 85% of surveyed leaders either implementing or planning to implement IoT within the next few years. In an inflationary environment, the need to…

Using high-quality materials ensures durability and efficiency. This is important within the sealing industry, in particular in the manufacture of glazing gaskets. These rubber sealing components are used to secure glass in windows and doors and play an important role in enhancing building insulation by protecting the interior from environmental elements. Traditionally, these products were…