Issue No. 252
9th April 2025 |
No one ever wins in a trade war
History teaches us many things, but surely a key lesson is that no one ever wins in a trade war. In its most recent economic outlook, the OECD estimated that a 10% increase in tariffs on all non-commodity imports the US, met with a similar increase of imports from the US, could result in a 0.3% decline in global GDP. And that's an average; interestingly, the biggest decline after Mexico would be seen in the US itself, down 0.72%. Makes you wonder how long 'tariffs' will remain President Trump's favourite word.
With best regards
Mark Simms, Editor
editor@machinebuilding.net
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ABB Robotics UK Open Day to show how businesses can Outrun with ABB solutions
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ABB Robotics will be holding an Open Day at its Milton Keynes Customer Experience Centre on Thursday, 15 May, highlighting the benefits offered by the latest robotic and machine automation technologies.
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Answers on artificial intelligence at Machine Building North
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At Machine Building North, we've put together an AI technology trail where you can talk to leaders in the field of automation to get their take on the likely impact of AI, find out what is here now, and what might be coming in the near future.
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Euchner offers prize to the winner of the flight simulator at MachineBuilding.North
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Euchner is excited to be sponsoring the flight simulator at MachineBuilding.North, where visitors can test their piloting skills flying a virtual P-38 Lightning twin-engine aircraft known for its distinctive design and precision handling. To add ...
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What machine builders need to know about the EU AI Act
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Artificial intelligence is now a reality and it is starting to impact our personal and working lives. Machine builders are already looking at using artificial intelligence (AI) for a variety of tasks, including within control systems for automation ...
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CASE STUDIES, NEW PRODUCTS & NEWS
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New input/output modules to IP67 offer decentralised comms
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The safe small controller known as PNOZmulti 2 from Pilz offers two new input and output modules PDP67 to IP67, offering reliable and flexible decentralised communication in the field.
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Advancements in industrial automation in action
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Join Pepperl+Fuchs at Stand 1 at Machine Building North to discover the latest advancements in industrial automation.
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Become a certified functional safety expert with Wieland
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Wieland has announced a number of dates for its 2025 CFSE - Certified Functional Safety Expert - Electrics, Hydraulics and Pneumatics course. The dates for 2025 are 28 April, 16 June and 3 November, and each course is run over five days.
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High-performance PFC300 Controller from WAGO makes smart factories smarter
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WAGO has announced the launch of its new high-performance PFC300 Controller, designed to meet the complex demands of sophisticated smart factory applications. Its powerful 64-bit dual-core CPU, 2 GB RAM, and Gigabit Ethernet capabilities make ...
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Avoid costly downtime with Ewon
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Effortlessly manage global machine networks via Ewon's intuitive, secure platform. Two-click setup, robust VPNs, and proactive maintenance empower your teams. Maximise uptime, minimise costs, and elevate customer support.
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Discover game-changing innovations from Lenze at Machine Building North
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Lenze is setting a new standard in energy-efficient automation at Machine Building North. Visit the company's stand to explore cutting-edge solutions like the IE5/IE7 Motor Drive System - reducing motor losses by up to 60% - and the powerful ...
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Machine building solutions with integrated IoT functionality
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Motion Control Products (MCP), the Bournemouth-based motion solutions provider, introduces its latest machine-building solution with integrated IoT (Internet Of Things) functionality, designed to streamline equipment management and enhance ...
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SMS brings over two decades of motion control expertise to Machine Building North
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SMS Machine Automation, based in Barnsley, is celebrating 25 years in automation. With over two decades of experience in motion control, the company offers support at every stage of your automation journey, including design, build, integration, ...
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High-quality, precision linear motion technology from Moore International
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Moore International, the UK supplier of high-quality, precision linear motion technology, will be bringing a host of products to MachineBuilding.North, including ballscrews, leadscrews, rollerscrews, linear rails and ball carriages.
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Protection against overcurrent and short circuit
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E-T-A products provide protection. With every single device, E-T-A provides protection against the consequences of overcurrent and short circuit. Whether mechanical or electronic solutions, complete systems or single components, standardised or ...
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Let UNIS Group buy your surplus stock
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Had a refit? Had new machinery installed? UNIS Group can help. The company is looking for surplus industrial electronics - from HMIs and PLCs to servo drives, motors, inverters and programming devices.
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Industrial monitoring cameras at Machine Building North
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Monitoring systems and 3D bin picking applications are becoming increasingly popular for specialists with an eye on automation solutions. IDS addresses this need with uEye Live, a new series of industrial monitoring cameras designed for live ...
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Close coupling of hydraulic pumps directly to a prime mover
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In application areas as diverse as industrial, mobile, marine, machine tools, agricultural equipment and offshore installations, machinery that needs to generate high forces in a compact package will typically rely on hydraulic drive systems. At the ...
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Your partner in machine safety and automation
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DOLD is passionate about making your production environment safer, more efficient and future-ready. With over 10,000 switchgear and monitoring products, DOLD provides smart control solutions that protect both people and machinery - helping you ...
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Contactless transport system offers precise positioning and flexible movement
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Join Beckhoff at Machine Building North where the company will be showcasing its groundbreaking XPlanar transport system. Experience the future of automation with levitating planar movers that offer contactless, precise positioning and flexible, ...
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New hand-held SOUNDCAMs help you save C02 and energy
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As UK distributor for the world-leading acoustic cameras from CAE Software and Systems, SoundCam UK sells and hire the complete SOUNDCAM range, as well as offering consulting.
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Testing, inspection and certification
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As a global leader in Testing, Inspection and Certification, Bureau Veritas is uniquely positioned to support the machine building and automation industries. Bureau Veritas is the trusted partner of choice for businesses seeking to drive ...
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Festo highlights compact valve terminals and servo controller at Machine Building North
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Join Festo at Machine Building North to discover the innovative VTUX and CMMT-ST products.
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LC Automation gears up for Machine Building North with live demos and smart automation solutions
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LC Automation is heading to Machine Building North and bringing hands-on demos of smart automation in action. As the UK’s only distributor of IAI, LC Automation will showcase a fantastic range of electric actuators and Cartesian robots - perfect ...
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Enhance your Machinery Safety knowledge with the best in industry
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Anyone dealing with plant and machinery should have one thing above all: up-to-date information on machinery safety. And that’s what every delegate obtains when they get involved in training with Pilz Automation UK ...
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New speaker at Machine Building North - Single Pair Ethernet
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Machine Building North is excited to welcome Phoenix Contact automation product manager and application specialist Andrew Ellis as a speaker in the Networking Theatre, introducing Single Pair Ethernet, and discussing how it simplifies data ...
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New speaker for Machine Building North - Secure access solutions
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The latest speaker to be announced for Machine Building North is Mark Staples, sales and service manager at EUCHNER(UK), who will be presenting a workshop on the critical role of RFID-coded key technology in ensuring secure and controlled access...
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New speaker for Machine Building North: Machinery safety legislation
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An important workshop announced for Machine Building North will focus on machinery safety legislation, with Pilz machinery safety specialist Alex Bryce guiding us through machinery safety legislation. Join Alex for his workshop presentation at ...
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