How haptic technology delivers a sense of feeling

Sony’s PlayStation 5 features the DualSense controller, making it the latest innovation in gaming. Offering a more immersive experience, the controller’s adaptive triggers allow players to feel the game. This technology, known as haptic feedback, communicates a sense of feeling to its users, which can be useful in many applications. Here, Dave Walsha, commercial development […]

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Docking Station Enables a Consistent Sample Tube (De)Capping Action

Micronic launches an optional Docking Station for its CS500, CS510 and CS520 Screw Cap Recappers. Using the Docking Station in combination with the Screw Cap Recappers, a consistent capping and decapping action is assured, allowing research laboratories to recap 96-well, 48-well and 24-well format sample storage tubes securely and uniformly for an optimal sealing performance. […]

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Record year in business for Midlands fit-out and manufacturing firm

Staffordshire-based balustrade specialists SMART Balustrades is reflecting on a successful year as it records its highest output levels to date and sets sights on further growth in 2021. Family business SMART Balustrades specialises in the fitting and manufacturing of bespoke glass and stainless-steel balustrades, Juliet and platform balconies, and handrails for the commercial and residential […]

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ETG Increases flexibility of Chiron DZ16W workhorse

The Chiron DZ16W series of machining centre has now increased its already impressive flexibility and productivity credentials with the integration of the VariocellUno automation unit. Available in the UK and Ireland from the Engineering Technology Group (ETG), the Chiron DZ16W series that combines the highest levels of precision, dynamics and cutting capabilities – has just […]

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BIG KAISER Adds New Sizes to EWE Digital Boring Head Program

For any manufacturers involved in imperial boring operations, Industrial Tooling Corporation (ITC) is expanding the BIG KAISER Precision Tooling offering of digital boring heads. Now, the UK’s leading cutting tool manufacturer is offering head sizes down to the CKB1 modular tooling connection size, which means boring down to Ø0.787” for Series 310 peripheric heads and […]

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Beyond industry 4.0: bringing products to market faster

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has set up the Global Lighthouse Network — a group of 44 factories that form a shining example of superior technology integration and optimised processes.  With the fourth industrial revolution well underway, facilities other than Lighthouse factories must also invest in equipment that can bring them up to speed. Here, […]

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Altus Bump Up Their Staff Safety Offering

To help companies to ‘work safe’ during the pandemic, Altus Group, a leading distributor of capital equipment in the UK and Ireland, has added a number of new key suppliers of safety-related equipment to their portfolio in an effort to support customers. New to the group is Tharsus with the innovative Bump system, a powerful […]

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Fastenal Sharpens its Saw Service Offering with VOLLMER

When it comes to fasteners, MRO equipment and quite literally any manufacturing supply you could think of, it doesn’t get much bigger or better than Fastenal. With over 3,200 in-market locations and 15 distribution centres that span four continents, Fastenal is one of the world’s largest industrial supply companies. Founded by Bob Kierlin back in […]

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