The Energy Harvesting Sensor that is Providing Immediate Benefits : Sensors are a key component for implementing digital technologies in manufacturing. However, many sensing options generate installation and maintenance challenges that weigh against their benefits. Furthermore, recent discussions with OEM’s…

Damaging vibration and shock are a fact of life with rotating and oscillating machinery. Both shock and vibration can cause moderate to severe damage to equipment, increasing operating costs, reducing productivity and adversely effecting part quality. Motion is present in…

Motors and drives of varying types, speed and torque play a vital role on assembly lines worldwide. The components and complexity of the drive system can range from small fixed-speed DC motors to large variable frequency drive AC induction motors.…

New ESD wheels and castors from Elesa prevent the build-up of electrostatic charge and thereby offer protection to sensitive electronics and in hazardous environments. Elsewhere they increase operator comfort by allowing static to pass directly to ground rather than as…

ATA Garryson Case Study; How a Custom Made Bur Gave a 2000% Improvement in Tool Life An automotive plant, which produces 3,000 engine blocks a day, needed assistance improving a machining application inside the engine block.  The engine block has…

Northumberland-based Arcot Engineering has upgraded its capabilities by investing in new cutting-edge machining technology. The company has invested in a Yamazaki Mazak CV5-500 5-axis machining centre, a machine ideally suited for engineering companies looking to make their first move into 5-axis…

Aluminum Injection Mold – Benefits, Usage, & Challenges : Injection molding is slowly becoming a popular manufacturing process across all industries and is being considered one of the best methods for producing large volumes of parts. Aluminum injection molds are…

Gas regulators, or gas pressure regulators, are used to ensure that the amount of gas leaving a high-pressure cylinder is at a safe and workable level for operating equipment and instruments. While they are commonly used for industrial applications such…

Wound electrical components manufacturer REO UK is set to showcase its range of chokes and transformers at the virtual EMC and Compliance International (EMC&CI) event, taking place on May 19 and 20, 2021. This follows REO UK having further expanded…

Yamazaki Mazak has continued its commitment to high-quality, homegrown machine tool manufacturing by making another substantial investment in production equipment at its UK-based European Manufacturing Plant. The latest multimillion-pound investment includes the installation of a state-of-the-art twin-pallet VERSATECH V-140N/280 and…