WITH the launch of its G2 Flat family of photoelectric sensors, SICK has shrunk outstanding performance into a miniature format. The ultra-thin sensors are designed to integrate snugly into small machinery and conveyors, or for tight fits in robotic arms… Continue Reading →

At the recent EMO exhibition, sharpening specialists VOLLMER presented the ground breaking new VHybrid 360 Grinding and Erosion machine. This next generation machine combines grinding and eroding technologies and experience that VOLLMER has gained throughout its prestigious history.   The… Continue Reading →

A series of seemingly unrelated events come together to create a win: win situation for a Mills CNC machine user and a CNC Training Academy customer.   Earlier this year when Kettering-based hydrant flow meter manufacturing specialist, Langham Industrial Controls… Continue Reading →

At the PPMA exhibition from the 1st to 3rd October, SCHUNK, the competence leader for automation, gripping and workholding will be introducing its latest innovations. In Hall 5 on Stand B60 at the Birmingham NEC, SCHUNK will be demonstrating industry… Continue Reading →

With the UK’s plastics industry turning over £23.5 billion each year and employing approximately 222,000 across 6,000 businesses, it’s no surprise that continued efforts are being made by industry figures to improve health and safety measures. But with Brexit looming… Continue Reading →

Whilst there may be a perception of some European animosity toward the UK over Brexit, there was no sign of it on the Industrial Tooling Corporation (ITC) stand at EMO 2019. Making its EMO debut, the Tamworth cutting tool manufacturer… Continue Reading →

David Larcombe, who recently retired after 40 years’ service at Bystronic UK, latterly as managing director, was invited with his wife Alison to say goodbye to his colleagues at the Swiss company’s headquarters in Niederönz. After the event, the couple… Continue Reading →

Trade fair builds on successful previous event EMO Hannover 2019 closed its doors following a six-day run. From 16 to 21 September, round about 117,000 production specialists from 150 countries convened at the world’s leading tradeshow for the metalworking industry…. Continue Reading →