30 & 31 October 2024

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Modules combine control and switching functions
At the 2024 Hannover Messe show, Phoenix Contact unveiled a modular device that combines the roles of controller and a switching device. The PLC logic modules can be easily and securely integrated into higher-level automation systems using a built-in RS-485 interface that allows easy integration into Modbus/RTU networks.... Read more
Published on: 2024-05-02
Source: Drives controls
UK connector orders up 10% in Q1
The Interconnect Technology Suppliers Association (ITSA) has released its first quarter report for 2024, which reveals ITSA members have seen overall growth of 10% in connector orders, with some segments outperforming expectations, such as military and commercial which are up by 30%. Image courtesy ITSA Although 2024 has seen a... Read more
Published on: 2024-05-02
Source: Ads Advance
Army Flying Museum takes delivery of Apache AH Mk.1
The Army Flying Museum at Middle Wallop, Hampshire have announced that they will soon have an Apache AH Mk.1 attack helicopter on permanent display, making it the only place in the UK that the public can see this formidable aircraft. Image by Glenn Stanley - My Digital Memories / courtesy... Read more
Published on: 2024-05-02
Source: Ads Advance
HENSOLDT UK to equip RFA's new FSS ships
Sensor solutions provider HENSOLDT UK has been selected by Navantia UK to provide key systems to the UK Royal Fleet Auxiliary’s (RFA) three new Fleet Solid Support (FSS) ships. Image courtesy HENSOLDT UK The new vessels will incorporate Quadome Naval 3D Air and Surface Surveillance Radar, Air Traffic Management (ATM)... Read more
Published on: 2024-05-02
Source: Ads Advance
Airframe Designs invests in advanced data planning system
Blackpool based aerospace specialist Airframe Designs, is streamlining its operations by investing in an advanced data planning system. Above: The Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) system. Courtesy Airframe Designs By investing in the latest Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) system, the company is helping to develop new efficiencies in their supply chain,... Read more
Published on: 2024-05-02
Source: Ads Advance
Babcock secures MAAC contract
Babcock International Group (Babcock) has secured a new contract with Midlands Air Ambulance Charity (MAAC) that will add long term resilience to the charity’s pre-hospital emergency care flight operations. Image by Nigel Harniman Photography / courtesy MAA Babcock will continue as MAAC’s aviation partner for the next 10 years, operating... Read more
Published on: 2024-05-02
Source: Ads Advance
ODU to demo battery applications at Battery Cells & Systems Expo
ODU Connectors will be demonstrating products specifically designed for battery applications, such as its ODU-MAC Power Connector for high-current and high-voltage, at the Battery Cells & Systems Expo, taking place at the NEC, 15th-16th May. Image courtesy ODU ODU's MAC Power Connector, is a modular interface ideal for testing storage... Read more
Published on: 2024-05-02
Source: Ads Advance
Airbus and Rolls-Royce enhance partnership with Turkish Airlines
Celebrating the historic order for 150 A321neo and 80 A350 Family aircraft placed in December 2023, Türkiye’s flag carrier Turkish Airlines, Airbus and Rolls-Royce came together at Turkish Airlines’ headquarters in Istanbul, to mark a strenghthening of their partnership. Image courtesy Turkish Airlines Present were the Turkish Minister of Trade... Read more
Published on: 2024-05-02
Source: Ads Advance
BAE Systems to build ACX for NOAA’s GeoXO constellation
BAE Systems has been selected by NASA to develop the Atmospheric Composition instrument (ACX) - to monitor air quality and provide information about the impact of air pollutants on Earth - that will fly on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Geostationary Extended Observations (GeoXO) satellite constellation. Above: Smog... Read more
Published on: 2024-05-02
Source: Ads Advance
Earth-i awarded UK EO DataHub contract
The EO DataHub is a pathfinder service designed to offer UK users a step-change in Earth Observation data access and quality, serving commercial users, government, researchers and students. Image courtesy Earth-i The EO DataHub is a pathfinder service designed to offer UK users a step-change in Earth Observation data access... Read more
Published on: 2024-05-02
Source: Ads Advance
Altair to support Manta Aircraft’s ANN
Altair is to provide strategic support for Manta Aircraft’s innovative long-range hybrid-electric eV/STOL (vertical and short take off and landing) platform 'ANN', following the signing of an agreement during the DriftX Event in Abu Dhabi. Image courtesy Altair This collaboration comes through Altair’s Aerospace Accelerator Program, aimed at accelerating the... Read more
Published on: 2024-05-02
Source: Ads Advance
Control Techniques and KB adopt new Nidec Drives brand
Japan’s Nidec corporation is bringing together two of its drives-making subsidiaries – Wales-based Control Techniques and US-based KB Electronics – under a new Nidec Drives brand, with effect from 1 May, 2024. The change will not affect any of the products or services currently offered by CT or KB which... Read more
Published on: 2024-05-01
Source: Drives controls
Belfast will host the UK�s �37.6m Digital Twin Centre
The UK is creating a £37.6m digital twin centre of excellence, aimed at revolutionising how UK industries develop products, services and systems. The UK Digital Twin Centre, located in Belfast and led by the Digital Catapult, is being backed by Innovate UK, Belfast Region City Deal and three industrial partners:... Read more
Published on: 2024-05-01
Source: Drives controls
Over-moulded connectors resist contamination
Binder has equipped the straight versions of its 709 and 719 snap-in series connectors with a new over-moulding that supports single-handed mating and un-mating, and improves resistance to contamination. The connectors with snap-in locking are characterised by high retention forces for their size, but can still be mated and unmated quickly.... Read more
Published on: 2024-05-01
Source: Drives controls
Porsche Supercup Field to Race on eFuels This Year
Single-make Porsche Supercup series gearing up for its first season using eFuels... The post Porsche Supercup Field to Race on eFuels This Year appeared first on Racecar Engineering.... Read more
By Daniel Lloyd
Published on: 2024-04-30
Source: Race Car engineering
Smart motor control centre helps users to raise productivity
At the recent Hannover Messe, Rockwell Automation launched a low-voltage motor control centre (MCC) for IEC markets which integrates smart motor control devices to deliver real-time operational and diagnostic data. Rockwell says that the Flexline 3500 MCC will help users to unlock production data and increase uptime and productivity.... Read more
Published on: 2024-04-30
Source: Drives controls
Drones improve efficiency and safety in underground mines
Visual inspections of underground mines are known to be risky, time-consuming, and expensive – but drones prove they do not have to be. By Siobhan Doyle.With the world’s population rising, coupled with increasing demand in resources, the mining industry is under pressure to supply more minerals to meet such needs... Read more
By Christine
Published on: 2024-04-26
Source: Engineer Live
Hardide Coatings launches new range
Hardide Coatings, the provider of advanced surface coating technology, has launched the first in a new range of ready coated and enhanced components with a JP-5000 4” copper nozzle used in High-Velocity Oxy Fuel (HVOF) thermal spray coating. The tungsten/tungsten carbide-based Hardide® chemical vapour deposition (CVD) coating is proven to... Read more
By Steve Welch
Published on: 2024-04-26
Source: Engineering Magzine
Green Volt advances with onshore planning approval
Flotation Energy and Vårgrønn, a joint venture between Plenitude (Eni) and HitecVision, have announced that its floating offshore wind project Green Volt has been granted full onshore planning approval. This marks a significant milestone in the development of the most progressed commercial-scale floating wind farm in Europe. Green Volt is... Read more
By Steve Welch
Published on: 2024-04-26
Source: Engineering Magzine
Autocraft secures £24 million finance deal
Autocraft Solutions Group, a specialist in cutting-edge automotive remanufacturing technologies, has agreed a major financing package with HSBC UK amid plans to rapidly upscale its international EV battery repair footprint. Worth £24m, the financial package will support the growth of Autocraft’s EV Solutions business as it looks to establish itself... Read more
By Steve Welch
Published on: 2024-04-26
Source: Engineering Magzine
New ELESA vacuum suction cups for automation
ELESA vacuum components (vacuum suction cups, vacuum cup holders, and related accessories) represent the ideal solution for automatically and safely handling parts with different shapes, sizes, and surfaces (e.g. metal, glass, plastic, ceramic). The function of these components is based on the presence of a vacuum generator that, by creating... Read more
By Steve Welch
Published on: 2024-04-26
Source: Engineering Magzine
Autonomous flying in a swarm
For more than 15 years, the Festo Bionic Learning Network has been focusing on the fascination of flying. In addition to the technical decoding of bird flight, the team has researched and technologically implemented numerous other flying objects and their natural principles. With the BionicBee, the Bionic Learning Network has... Read more
By Steve Welch
Published on: 2024-04-25
Source: Engineering Magzine
How BTCC’s New Hybrid Boost Rules Will Affect the Racing
Last year's title winning engineer explains what extra turbo boost means for BTCC racing... The post How BTCC’s New Hybrid Boost Rules Will Affect the Racing appeared first on Racecar Engineering.... Read more
By Daniel Lloyd
Published on: 2024-04-25
Source: Race Car engineering
Wireless telemetry used to monitor hard-to-reach machinery
Wireless telemetry is an excellent way of managing and maintaining difficult-to-reach infrastructure.Ensuring that maintenance happens at the right time and with minimal disruption is key for many industrial engineers. Unplanned downtime can eat into profit margins and sectors such as food, wholesale or textiles, where margins are already low, need... Read more
By Christine
Published on: 2024-04-24
Source: Engineer Live
Stay cool with innovative 3D-printing technology
Nathan Rawlings examines additive manufacturing innovations in thermal managementWhat do gaming CPUs, LEDs, chillers, heating pumps and electrical appliances have in common? They all need heat exchangers to cool or heat the component. Traditional manufacturing has for a long time now been only making incremental advancements in terms of efficiency,... Read more
By Christine
Published on: 2024-04-22
Source: Engineer Live
Chameleons inspire new multicolour 3D-printing technology
Is it possible to 3D-print multiple dynamic colours from a single ink? New research has proven this to be the case.Inspired by the colour-changing ability of chameleons, researchers at a US-based university have developed a sustainable technique to 3D-print multiple, dynamic colours from a single ink.Chameleons change colour by dispersing... Read more
By Christine
Published on: 2024-04-17
Source: Engineer Live
IndyCar Introduces Updated Aeroscreen at Long Beach
Long Beach to mark first IndyCar race with updated aeroscreen cockpit safety device... The post IndyCar Introduces Updated Aeroscreen at Long Beach appeared first on Racecar Engineering.... Read more
By Daniel Lloyd
Published on: 2024-04-17
Source: Race Car engineering
Student-Powered Team NMA Set for 2024 GT Cup Challenge
National Motorsport Academy student race team confirms 2024 season plans in GT Cup series... The post Student-Powered Team NMA Set for 2024 GT Cup Challenge appeared first on Racecar Engineering.... Read more
By Racecar Engineering
Published on: 2024-04-16
Source: Race Car engineering
Why contaminant detectors are essential for the safe production of pet food
Detection equipment can help ensure pet food complies with both hygiene and contaminant standards.The production of pet food is big business in the UK with more than half of households (57% in 2023) owning at least one pet and 21% of British householders admitting to spending as much, if not... Read more
By Christine
Published on: 2024-04-15
Source: Engineer Live
5G-ready car design explored with electronic test equipment
A UK-based research team are undertaking a study to assess the 5G readiness of vehicles and equipment.5G connectivity will significantly change the way cars are designed, made, and used. Critical properties include low latency, real-time determinism, the ability to handle large quantities of data, and efficient use of network capacity.... Read more
By Christine
Published on: 2024-04-12
Source: Engineer Live
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Show opening times 2024

  • Wednesday 30 October
  • 09:00 - 17:00
  • Thursday 31 October
  • 09:00 - 16:00

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  • NEC Birmingham
  • Halls 3 & 3a
  • United Kingdom
  • You must be 16+ to attend

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