Issue No. 264
8th October 2025

CPD accreditation for workshops at MachineBuilding.Live

The Workshop sessions at MachineBuilding.Live on 15 October at the NAEC Stoneleigh Park have received CPD accreditation, with the content having been assessed and confirmed as meeting the high standards suitable for Continuous Professional Development. Visitors attending any of the workshops will be able to collect CPD points that will count towards their ongoing professional development, simply by scanning the QR code associated with each presentation. We look forward to seeing you there.

With best regards

Mark Simms, Editor
editor@machinebuilding.net

EDITORS CHOICE

Technologies for energy efficiency at MachineBuilding.Live

The cost of energy has risen sharply in recent years, and it is becoming clear that prices will not be coming down any time soon. At MachineBuildng.Live on 15 October at the NAEC Stoneleigh Park, visitors will find a plethora of products that can ...

Rockwell Automation helps Middleby Food Processing automate bacon line

Rockwell Automation has been selected by Middleby Food Processing to help develop the food industry's first fully automated bacon production line, which was unveiled at the IFFA tradeshow Frankfurt, Germany earlier this year.

Unleashing the power of generative AI for robotic vision

ABB Robotics has invested in California-based LandingAI to accelerate the transformation of vision AI, making it faster, more intuitive, and accessible to a broader range of users. This first of its kind collaboration will integrate LandingAI's ...

Mitsubishi Electric unveils next-generation inverters for enhanced efficiency and simplicity

Mitsubishi Electric has launched its latest FR-D800 series inverters, designed to deliver better performance, easy operation and improved energy efficiency for a wide range of industrial applications. Compact and intuitive, the new series delivers ...

CASE STUDIES, NEW PRODUCTS & NEWS

New safety features for long-serving multi-stage press

When the Bauer Group, a manufacturer of irrigation systems for agriculture, needed to modernise the control technology and safety devices on a 60-year-old multi-stage press, it turned to Pilz.

Windup and backlash

Shaft coupling windup and backlash are fundamentally different types of mechanical error, although both can cause inaccuracies in a rotational system. They are related in that they both cause lost motion, but they arise from different physical ...

Spring-applied brake is an all-round talent for mechanical engineering

Lenze Selection says the BFK458 spring-applied brake is the ideal solution for demanding mechanical engineering applications. It combines high performance with a modular system and is quickly available - ideal for designers and developers who ...

Levelling feet: a design engineers guide

Levelling feet (also called levelling mounts, machine feet, or adjustable feet) are components commonly attached to the base of machinery, furniture, equipment, racks, and other items, allowing the height and level to be adjusted so that the item ...

Precision screw jacks with ball screw spindles

The experienced team at WMH Transmissions combines technical knowledge with extensive stock availability to deliver screw jack solutions: full design and calculation services; custom configurations to meet exact requirements; and responsive ...

EVENTS & COURSES

Arm yourself with expert knowledge at free Pilz event in Bristol

Keeping up to speed with current issues, trends and legislation in Machinery Safety can feel like a constant battle. Thankfully Pilz has developed MACHINERY SAFETY on TOUR to arm you with the knowledge you need to fight back - and it's coming to ...

Wednesday next week: Hundreds of potentially transformative new automation products revealed

The MachineBuilding.Live and FoodManufacturing.Live events next week are the biggest ever, with a record number of exhibitors (over 200) coupled with a record number of free-to-attend Workshop sessions taking place. Action Areas showcase live demonstrations of the latest innovations in automation and machine building technologies, presented by global leaders in their fields. The events take place at Stoneleigh Park in Warks and are open from 0900 to 1500. Pre-register now for your VIP Visitor badge and discover everything you need to know about the latest developments in machine building and industrial automation by visiting on Wednesday 15th October.

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