Robotics & Automation

Profibus across full range of monitors (22 July 2010)
Analytical Technology announces it's added 24VDC powered and digital options of the Profibus DP (Decentralised Peripherals) standard across its range of monitors, including its chlorine range, in response to customer demand More..

'Compact energy chain system' (21 July 2010)
igus has a compact energy chain system able to turn lines eight times round its own axis. The TwisterBand TB30 can guide energy, data and other media through 3,000 degrees at high rotating speeds 'with little wear'. More..

Danger signs for UK manufacturing (19 July 2010)
British manufacturing is on the slide and faces further steep decline unless there are serious efforts to improve its image and bring fresh blood into its mainstream, says a report More..

Danger signs for UK manufacturing (19 July 2010)
British manufacturing is on the slide and faces further steep decline unless there are serious efforts to improve its image and bring fresh blood into its mainstream, says a report More..

Bigger performance from smaller exchanger (16 July 2010)
Alfa Laval says its latest model is what it refers to as a new generation of brazed heat exchanger for HVAC and refrigeration duties that are smaller, lighter, yet more thermally efficient than their predecessors More..

Bigger performance from smaller exchanger (16 July 2010)
Alfa Laval says its latest model is what it refers to as a new generation of brazed heat exchanger for HVAC and refrigeration duties that are smaller, lighter, yet more thermally efficient than their predecessors More..

Peter Roberts joins 'expanding SMI' (15 July 2010)
Seymour Manufacturing International, provider of Tempro thermal insulation systems to the food chain, has recruited Peter Roberts as accounts manager for the Midlands and Wales More..

Snack seasoning systems (15 July 2010)
In a touch of detail design FDB can make operation of many cabinet locks really much smoother with this new Slide Shoe for cams More..

Stainless-steel conveyor system (15 July 2010)
Following Astec Conveyors' recent work at Honeytop Speciality Foods, the company didn't hesitate to appoint Astec to design and build a bespoke stainless-steel conveyor system More..

Drive dishes up savings for baker (15 July 2010)
Improved speed control on one of its production lines, courtesy ABB, is enabling The Village Bakery (Nutrition) to save £20,000 per year at its Abenbury Way site in Wrexham More..