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There’s life left in the traditional machine tool
The whole world is talking about 3D printing, additive manufacturing and generative multi-layer construction technologies. Nevertheless, this is a long way from meaning that the classical machine tool is going to be pensioned off. The EMO Hannover 2017 will be showcasing an international banquet of production technology – with alternative processes as the highly auspicious icing on the cake.
Siemens strengthens UK distribution network
Siemens has extended its partner network across the UK. Central Group is now a Distribution Partner for Siemens’ LV motors and couplings. Central Group already provides expertise in the maintenance and repair of pumps and alternators. The partnership will see it now also offer Siemens’ complete portfolio of low voltage motor products covering a performance range from 0.09 to 4000 kW to end users and OEMs within the utilities, chemical...
Power generation pumps on show at Asia Power Week 2017
Speakers and exhibitors will showcase the latest innovations and discuss solutions to the challenges facing the power industry as Asia Power Week returns to Thailand this year. As an independent repair specialist and pump manufacturer, Sulzer will be highlighting its pumps and systems for power generation as well as the range of services on offer to operators of gas turbines and other rotating equipment.2017 sees the 25th anniversary of the Asia ...
The Manufacturer MX Awards 2017 – who’s on the shortlist?
A record number of UK manufacturers have been shortlisted for The Manufacturer MX Awards. Thirty-three percent of the 2017 shortlisted companies are new finalists, and overall, entries are up more than 25% compared with 2016, with some categories witnessing increases of 40-70%.
Blades en route to Race Bank Offshore Wind Farm
The first ever wind turbine blades manufactured at the Siemens blade factory in Hull are en route to Race Bank Offshore Wind Farm, located off the North Norfolk coast.The Siemens blade factory in Hull officially opened in December 2016 and the first blades to have been manufactured at the site are now ready for installation at Race Bank.The blades have been loaded onto the Sea Installer vessel, and will make their way from the Port of Hull to the...
Significant investment made in rolling stock innovation
In an effort to establish the UK as a world leader in rail technology, the Institute of Railway Research (IRR) at the University of Huddersfield is to play a key role in the development of the ‘Rolling Stock Innovation Centre’.
European FP7 project links the silicon photonic ecosystem
The European FP7 project PLAT4M has now been completed with results that exceeded expectations, according to Leti. Si photonics has long been expected to bring substantial breakthroughs in very high speed data communications, telecommunications and supercomputing. In addition, it is one of the most promising industrial-production candidates because of its potential for large-scale and low-cost production capability in existing CMOS foundries.
The days of the traditional machine tool are not numbered
You can’t really miss it; the whole world is talking about 3D printing, additive manufacturing and generative multi-layer construction technologies.Nevertheless, this is a long way from meaning that the classical machine tool is going to be pensioned off. The EMO Hannover 2017 will be showcasing an international banquet of production technology – with alternative processes as the highly auspicious icing on the cake.
Controlled heat treatment provided through Movicon SCADA
Using a control system based on Movicon, the modular SCADA solution, accurate energy efficient heat treatment for the rollers used in heavy duty tracked vehicles such as earth movers has been achieved.Paul Hurst of Products4Automation (P4A), the UK representative for Movicon says the installation has been so successful that the technology is to be extended to other lines in the plant.
Data integration for IoT and Industry 4.0
To allow the easy and secure transfer of data via REST protocols and support NoSQL databases, Softing has released a new version of the dataFEED OPC Suite. The new version of Softings dataFEED OPC Suite with REST Connector and support for NoSQL databases is now available.