For the latest news, follow us on Twitter: @CI_DesignMag and/or ‘Like’ us on Facebook £2.25M COLLABORATION TO ADD A NEW DIMENSION TO 3D PRINTING
Intricate, high-strength, components for the aerospace industry and medical implants are among the products that could be made faster and more economically as a result of research that aims to harness the potential of particle beams during additive manufacturing (AM), or 3D printing as it’s also known. Reliance Precision has teamed up with the
University of Huddersfield’s Professor Jaap Van Den Berg for two successive projects that have earned funding from the official body, Innovate UK. These projects have been key elements of
Reliance’s overall programme to develop a new generation of electron beam additive manufacturing (EBAM) machines that will enable much wider adoption of this form of 3D printing, in which metal powder is placed under a vacuum and fused together by heat from a high-energy electron beam. It is a technique that enables the production of highly complex components, building them up layer by layer. The first Innovate UK-funded project was
named RAMP-UP, which stands for Reliable Additive Manufacturing technology offering
higher Productivity and Performance. This has now successfully concluded and led to the development of technology – currently being patented – that greatly reduces the need for the powder used during AM to undergo pre- sintering, a time-consuming and costly process of preparation. The success of RAMP-UP has meant that it has
been immediately followed by a fresh collaboration to make pre-sintering completely unnecessary and enable metal powder to be recycled and reused by an EBAM system.
MODULAR DATA CENTRE RANGE CAN NOW BE LEASED
Cannon Technologies is now leasing its Globe Trotter transportable Modular Data Centre range, allowing organisations to use it for their short- or medium-term needs. With a minimum one-year lease period, this new service will allow businesses a temporary solution during a period where facilities need to be moved from one location to another. Alternatively, this service can also be used by businesses which are looking for an improvement to a current set-up but
need time to commit to a permanent solution. Cannon Technologies’ MD, Matthew Goulding,
commented: “This unique data centre leasing offering is the latest addition to our extensive modular data centre product and service portfolio, and one that will be invaluable to those looking for a flexible and cost- effective solution to their capacity needs.”
https://cannondatacenters.com/products/cannon- globe-trotter/
LENZE UK CELEBRATES ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY
Lenze is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its British launch. Eric van den Broek, business
We’ve been aware of the growth in digital technology, Industry 4.0 and the IoT within the manufacturing industry for some time now, but one sector which is also stepping into the digital age is rail. The rail industry has been
growing for a number of years, and to modernise the UK’s rail network digital solutions will be essential. In fact ‘Digital Rail’ will be one focus area at this year’s Railtex exhibition. Please turn to page 6 for our preview.
Rachael Morling - Editor
lead for Lenze Region West, said: “Today, we are focussed on pioneering advanced motion control solutions for customers, making it easy for them to reap the rewards from Industry 4.0 initiatives while providing the same flexible and reliable service we are known for.”
https://www.lenze.com/en-gb/
PDM 2019 POSTPONED
PDM 2019, the Plastics Design & Moulding event, which was due to take place in Manchester in June, has been postponed. Matt Barber, sales and events
director at Crain Communications, said: “Unfortunately, the current economic climate, shrouded by the uncertainty of Brexit, has meant companies are hesitant to invest in this year’s event as exhibitors. It is with great regret that we have had to take the difficult decision to postpone until 2021.”
www.pdmevent.com
ROTAMEC ACQUIRES PONTYPOOL REWINDS
Rotamec Engineering Solutions, an expert in motor rewinds, gearbox repairs and drive solutions, has expanded its operation into South Wales following the acquisition of Pontypool Rewinds. Pontypool’s owners, Hugh Williams and Lyn Kenney, see the acquisition as a means to ensure their customers continue to receive a premier service.
TE Connectivity (TE) is cooperating with fellow connector producer HARTING to set Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) as the de facto infrastructure to enable the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). The two companies will together drive solutions that define the infrastructure for SPE. “Single Pair Ethernet is the
technology on which we will build the road to the future success of the IIoT,” said Eric Leijtens, global product manager industrial communication, TE Connectivity.
www.te.com
Telonic Instruments is now shipping Kikusui’s latest compact switching power supplies, designed to reduce power consumption and costs for testing in a wide range of markets. The PCR-WE/WE2 series of
multi-functional switching AC power supplies range from 1kVA to 36kVA AC/DC output with frequency conversion from 1Hz to 5kHz. They can simulate power line abnormalities such as power outages, voltage dips and voltage peaks for testing power source switches and electronic devices. Suitable applications are in market segments such as EVs; PHVs; avionics; servers; power and EMC equipment.
www.telonic.co.uk
https://rotamec.com/
www.hud.ac.uk
Innovative Enclosure Solutions for Industrial & Electronic Applications
Standard | Modified | Special
Tel: 01709 386630
www.eta-enclosures.co.uk
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44
