Press Releases
Exhibitor news
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Baumer introduces fully digitized inductive IO-link sensors with the most comprehensive diagnostic data on the market. In addition to sensor temperature, operating voltage, and operating time, the sen ...
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IDEC delivers technological changes for the industrial automation market – Safe, Simple, SmartÂ
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Electrical engineering company Weidmüller has been presented with the Industry 4.0 Innovation Award for its Automated Machine Learning Tool.
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Motion Control Products Ltd, the Bournemouth based solutions provider for the automation market, has introduced the world's smallest servo drive to the UK market. The Everest XCR is manufactured in Sp ...
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Standard products can provide specific solutions If the title to this article seems a little contradictory – how can a standard product be made to meet my specific needs? – then we need to look at the ...
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A recent addition to the Oriental Motor product line is an EtherNet/IP driver, specifically designed to be compatible with their flagship AZ series of closed loop stepper motors. By enabling EtherNet/ ...
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They are constantly looking for ways to improve on their products' efficiency and output. To this end, Oriental Motor's BLH series of Brushless DC (BLDC) motors has recently undergone some technical r ...
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The Oriental Motor range is extensive. They manufacture a wide selection, from basic AC induction motors right through to brushless DC motors and closed loop stepper motors – in fact, pretty much an ...
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Aside from the superior motor selection, Oriental Motor have an unrivalled after sales service. It actually begins pre-sale with their motor selection service, when they ensure the correct motor is be ...
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Digital communication opens up many opportunities – but only sensors that reliably deliver precise measured values offer real added value by IO-Link. Well established and appreciated by many users, ...
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The Institution of Mechanical Engineers has over 120,000 members in more than 140 countries working at the heart of the most important and dynamic industry. The Institution is a forward-looking, campa ...
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The non-profit organisation facilitates funding to UK-based research and development projects developing low-carbon emission propulsion technologies that will lead to a cleaner world. The APC is centr ...
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Established by Innovate UK,High Value Manufacturing Catapult bridges the gap between business and academia, helping to turn great ideas into reality by providing access to world-class research and dev ...
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Made Smarter was created to lead the UK's ambitious plans to grow manufacturing through digital technologies, innovation and skills.' The independent review that led to the creation of Made Smarter wa ...
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The new collaboration will see Automechanika Birmingham, Design Engineering Expo, Engineering Expo, Manufacturing Expo, MedTech, and TCT 3Sixty come together at the NEC Birmingham. The launch edition ...

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