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Decentralised and control-cabinet free automation

The decentralised MX-System from Beckhoff enables you to achieve completely control cabinet-free automation of machines and systems. In this workshop at MachineBuilding.North, Neil March, product specialist at Beckhoff Automation UK, describes how the MX-System performs all of the tasks and exhibits the properties of a classic control cabinet, but requires far less time to implement, test and commission.

5 minutes to a green light

The SIG300 from SICK is a masterpiece of an IO-Link master which is 'invisible' for the customer; meaning that it simply works reliably and without large integration efforts right out of the box. In this video, SICK UK digital solutions consultant Charlie Walker takes us through the features of the SIG300, highlighting the importance of IO-Link, the requirement for a robust IIoT interface, the onboard logic editor. He also discusses condition monitoring, and easy PLC sensor integration via the SIG300 and Function Block Factory.

The key technology trends for the next few years

Future of drives describes changes in drive technology in relation to market trends in various segments of factory and process automation. So what challenges will we face, what are the answers today, and what are the possible answers tomorrow? Speaking at MachineBuilding.North, Joachim Hanke, global head of industry sales at Lenze, looks at market trends, challenges and machine impacts, and looks at how these issues are addressed by Lenze’s drives portfolio.

Machinery safety legislation - recent changes and what they mean

The machinery safety landscape is ever evolving bringing with it a raft of changes to current legislation to cope with issues such as increasing digitisation and flexibility requirements. Speaking at MachineBuilding.North, Pilz machinery safety specialist Alex Bryce summarises the changes - covering the migration of the Machinery Directive to the Machinery Regulation plus standards such as ISO 13849, IEC 62061 and ISO 14119 - and explains what these mean in practical terms to machine builders and end-users alike.

Machine Building North 2025 at the Concorde Centre, Manchester. What exhibitors had to say.

The Future of Manufacturing at Machine Building North 2025Held in Manchester at the Concorde Centre, this premier event brings together leaders in automation, robotics, precision engineering, and smart manufacturing technologies that are shaping the future of innovation in machine building, systems integration and smart manufacturing.Hear what exhibitors had to say about their experience at the event and take a sneak peak at the amazing Concorde Centre venue, located in Manchester, next to Manchester Airport.To find out more visit www.machinebuildingnorth.co.uk

Discover the benefits of machined springs

ABSSAC has produced a new video providing an introduction to machined springs, which meet the needs of applications where design considerations such as accuracy, linearity, repeatability and parallelism are critical, particularly over the long term.

Discover the benefits of a machined spring

For spring applications where design considerations such as accuracy, linearity, repeatability and parallelism are critical, particularly over the long term, designers would do well to consider the machined spring over its traditional wire-wound counterpart, as ABSSAC mechanical sales engineer Peter Wright explains.

ABSSAC machining capability

ABSSAC has invested strongly in its in-house machining capability for lead screws and ball screws, meeting the needs of customers for whom consistent quality and rapid delivery of custom machined parts are crucial. By relying on ABSSAC, customers can be assured of receiving products that perfectly match their drawings, are well packaged, and delivered on time. This eliminates delays in their own production and ensures customer satisfaction, leading to repeat orders.

CE Marking and the need for an EU Authorised Representative – Presented at MachineBuilding.Live 2024

The Workshop Programme at MachineBuilding.Live 2024 at the National Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham, was expanded to include a series of Machinery Safety Masterclass talks. Here, Derek Coulson, director of Hold Tech Files, looks at CE Marking and the need for an EU Authorised Representative.

Strategies for Smart Maintenance - Presentation at MachineBuilding.Live 2024

MachineBuilding.Live 2024 at the National Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham, included a world-class Workshop Programme. Here, Dave Breckell, market development manager at OMRON, provides a comprehensive exploration into machine maintenance, shedding light on common pitfalls and presenting strategies to streamline and prioritise maintenance tasks for newer machinery.