MachineBuilding.net

Issue No: 183

23 March 2022

 

Manufacturing sector most-attacked industry globally

IBM’s recently published 2022 X Force Threat Intelligence Index, which maps the latest cybersecurity trends and attack patterns, revealed that the manufacturing sector is the most attacked industry in the UK and globally. It has overtaken financial services for the first time, increasing pressure on the country’s supply chain and cost of living crisis. Yet another warning for the industry to step up its defences.

With best regards

Brian Wall, Editor
editor@machinebuilding.net

 

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EDITORS CHOICE

Free Guide to mechanical power transmission couplings

A newly updated Guide from jbj Techniques provides engineers with a valuable insight into the considerations needed when specifying couplings for power transmission applications ranging from 12Nm to 7,200,000 Nm

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Free Guide to mechanical power transmission couplings

 

Free Guide to the Machinery Directive

The latest edition (January 2021) of our Guide to the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC has been published and contains updated information for machine builders.

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Free Guide to the Machinery Directive

 

Free Guide to Food & Beverage Industry Machine Design

Now published is the MachineBuilding.net Guide to Food & Beverage Industry Machine Design. You can download a free copy here.

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Free Guide to Food & Beverage Industry Machine Design

 

CASE STUDIES, NEW PRODUCTS & NEWS

Contamination control takes a big step forward with revised ISO 11171

Hydraulics: the calibration of automatic particle counters for liquids is vital, and this article by Dr Barry Verdegan PhD examines the subject in some detail

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Contamination control takes a big step forward with revised ISO 11171

 

Optimising the drive train in your machine - It’s all about engagement

In this article, Lenze discusses the right path to a durable, optimised drive train in your machine

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Optimising the drive train in your machine - It’s all about engagement

 

Specialist project partner enables efficient pharma application delivery

In this article, Burkert Fluid Control Systems discusses critical factors when installing a pharmaceutical manufacturing process

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Specialist project partner enables efficient pharma application delivery

 

2 for the price of 1 with a new sensor solution

Recently announced by Leuze is a sensor that provides both detection and measuring in a single unit

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2 for the price of 1 with a new sensor solution

 

Mechan Controls celebrates golden Anniversary

Skelmersdale based machine guard safety product expert Mechan Controls is marking 50 years at the forefront of the industry this year. The company created one of the first RFID safety switches in 1972.

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Mechan Controls celebrates golden Anniversary

 

Additive manufacturing of ceramic components speeds up production

maxon acts as development partner from the start to ensure right design of prototype parts

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Additive manufacturing of ceramic components speeds up production

 

Machine builders offered means to detect and resolve machine faults quickly

Lenze has unveiled its cloud-based white label OEM portal solution for maintenance and services

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Machine builders offered means to detect and resolve machine faults quickly

 

Evolution in VFD technology is ‘on the horizon’ says Fuji Electric Europe

FRENIC-MEGA-G2 has been hailed as taking core capabilities, responsiveness, environmental awareness and easy maintenance to the next level

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Evolution in VFD technology is ‘on the horizon’ says Fuji Electric Europe

 

Tom Parker Ltd celebrates 50th anniversary in business

The company has gone from ‘strength to strength’ over the past five decades and now includes more than 36,000 product lines from 80 brands in its portfolio

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Tom Parker Ltd celebrates 50th anniversary in business

 

Small pluggable energy chain from igus ‘saves 80% assembly time’

igus has launched its new 'readychain speed' to enable the fast connection of e-chain systems in small spaces

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Small pluggable energy chain from igus ‘saves 80% assembly time’

 

New StepSERVO equipped Smart actuators unveiled

An all-in-one linear positioner with integrated closed loop drive and control is available from Mclennan

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New StepSERVO equipped Smart actuators unveiled

 

Custom-fit safety for prototypes

myPNOZ from Pilz has been selected by Micado, even before the official launch of the new modular safety relay

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Custom-fit safety for prototypes

 

Euchner to showcase comms network guard locking solutions

Company will display its extensive range at the Drives & Controls exhibition

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Euchner to showcase comms network guard locking solutions

 

EVENTS AND COURSES

Pilz to drive the agenda on many fronts at Drives & Controls show

With a triple presence and a triple seminar programme, Pilz is maximising the opportunities for machine builders and users at the event

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Pilz to drive the agenda on many fronts at Drives & Controls show

 

DAILY DILBERT

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Daily Dilbert Cartoon

 

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