Established in 1982, ABSSAC continues to be a dynamic company providing unmatched engineering support to all of the products they supply. ABSSAC supplies rotary and linear power transmission products from its purpose-built facility situated in the Vale of Evesham. An in-house machining facility ensures a quick turnaround for its lead screws and nuts program. Quality assurance is delivered through BS EN ISO9001: 2015 as well as maintaining full approval to the accreditation register - JOSCAR (Joint Supply Chain Accreditation Register).

When selecting a technically and cost-effective solution for a linear motion or actuation application, it can be easy to become limited by a specific manufacturer’s range of products.  

As an authorised distributor and stockist for several world-leading linear motion and actuation manufacturers, we offer solutions that best suit the application rather than a solution that best suits the manufacturer. Acorn has experienced technical experts that can discuss (including on-site visits) your application to gain a proper understanding of your requirements. We will then work with you to propose the best solution based on the most appropriate products for your application. 

Get ready to revolutionise your machine building with ACS Motion Control and Physik Instrumente (PI)!

ACS offers cutting-edge motion controller and drive solutions that not only boost positioning accuracy and throughput but also streamline design time with industry-leading software development tools and servo control algorithms.

PI manufactures the most comprehensive range of high-precision positioning and motion control solutions, from air bearing stages, hexapods, XYZ gantries, piezoceramic sensors and components.

Together, we are your ultimate partner in delivering top-performing high-precision solutions for even the most challenging applications, customised to your specific needs and supported every step of the way.

Apex Dynamics is a global leader in servo gearbox technologies, offering a wide range of planetary and other precision gearboxes which can be delivered with an industry-leading two-three weeks of lead time. The company has the largest range of drop-in replacements and ratios and a ‘converter app’ which makes it easy to change to Apex from a competitor’s product. All Apex servo gearbox and rack and pinion products are covered by a 5 year warranty which is unique for servo drive technology. To learn more, visit www.apexdynauk.com. Visit the 'Gearbus' outside of the entrance to the venue to discover more!

Applied Automation (UK) Ltd has been trading for over 37 years and is recognised as a quality supplier of automation and control equipment. With its headquarters and 140,000 sq feet factory in Plymouth, we design, manufacture and deliver complete solutions for automation and control in industrial engineering, the marine sector and smart homes, using both standard and bespoke options. The company is organised into various divisions enabling teams to provide specialised services and deliver excellence across a number of sectors. We currently employ more than 200 designers, engineers, project managers, sales engineers and professional specialists.

B&R is a world-leading solution provider in the automation of machines and factories and the global ABB Machine Automation division of ABB Robotics & Discrete Automation business area. Overall, the ABB Robotics & Discrete Automation business area employs more than 11,000 people at over 100 locations in more than 53 countries

Beckhoff implements open automation systems using proven PC-based control technology. The main areas that the product range covers are industrial PCs, I/O and fieldbus components, drive technology, automation software, control cabinet-free automation, and hardware for machine vision. Product ranges that can be used as separate components or integrated into a complete and mutually compatible control system are available for all sectors. Our New Automation Technology stands for universal and industry-independent control and automation solutions that are used worldwide in a large variety of different applications, ranging from CNC-controlled machine tools to intelligent building control.

BIBUS (UK) Ltd is a member of the continuously expanding global network of BIBUS Group companies, who’s established long-term partnerships with proven suppliers for machine building & automation. We invite customers to start their project with us and benefit from our expertise in the fields of mechatronics, pneumatics & environmental technology. Dedicated product managers located across the UK “who understand our customer’s needs” are available to identify critical tasks in the applications and propose highly added value solutions. Reliable stock management enables us to “support your success” through on-time deliveries of products to meet production schedules in a timely manner.

British Encoder Products Co. is a European branch of Encoder Products Group, a leading designer and manufacturer of motion sensing and control devices that meet the various needs of global clients. We follow new trends in the field of automation which is why advanced optics and sensor technology combined with intelligently engineered housing have been delivered to you and your customers for over 50 years. Beginning operations with a small line of custom encoders, now BEPC offers the widest range of encoders on the market for countless applications. We are the responsive people in motion control.

Humans are not robots.

At Bytronic we transform productivity for global industries. We combine advanced machine vision technology and integrator expertise to unleash the power of AI for your business, freeing up resources and unlocking manufacturing and logistics potential to overcome productivity stagnation.

We’re proud to be trusted by the market leaders in machine vision, deep learning and edge computing. We give our customers the inspection and monitoring tools to improve product quality and traceability, eliminate defects and manage costs globally between single machines, multiple lines or different factories anywhere in the world.

CamdenBoss is a UK-based manufacturer of electromechanical components and enclosures. Whether you\re searching for components or enclosures, our extensive range of products are designed to cater to every application. Rest assured, you\ll discover the ideal product that aligns with your specifications.

Are you in need of an innovative solution for your unique project?

We offer custom enclosure design, prototyping, and manufacturing services that tailor to your specific needs. With rapid prototyping, and the ability to scale up production according to your volume requirements, we ensure a seamless, end-to-end process all from our manufacturing facility based in Suffolk, UK. Learn more about our extensive capabilities by heading over to our website.

No matter what your requirement may be, we are here to provide you with the perfect solution.

Camozzi Automation’s multi-technological approach makes it possible to offer an optimal solution for every machine building application by choosing from the best pneumatic, electric and proportional technologies available.

The reliability of pneumatic valves, actuators, fittings and other components are combined with the accurate control of proportional regulators and valves, as well as the speed and accuracy in the positioning of electromechanical cylinders.

Machine builders also have access to a complete range of UK support services, to ensure that the most efficient machine is always produced.

Cees Fasteners are a privately owned fastening supplier based in the north of Hampshire. We supply high quality mechanical engineering components and have the ability to manufacture bespoke items within the UK.  We offer a catalogue range of anti-vibration mounts, pipes/hoses and hose clamps, seals and gaskets which are all available from stock. We also carry a large stock of screws, bolts, nuts, washers and other mechanical engineering components.  We pride ourselves on the service we provide and the quality of our products.

COPA-DATA is an independent software manufacturer that specializes in digitalization for the manufacturing industry and energy sector. Its zenon® software platform enables users worldwide to automate, manage, monitor, integrate and optimize machines, equipment, buildings and power grids. COPA-DATA combines decades of experience in automation with the potential of digital transformation. In this way, the company supports its customers to achieve their objectives more easily, faster and more efficiently. The family-owned business was founded by Thomas Punzenberger in 1987 in Salzburg, Austria. In 2021, with more than 300 employees worldwide, it generated revenue of EUR 64 million.

A pioneer in the production of Switchgear, E. Dold & Söhne GmbH & Co. KG is one of the leading European manufacturers and is certified to ISO 9001. The precision manufacturing of Dold products is in keeping with the best of Black Forest traditions, which is the area its main manufacturing plant is situated. This private owned company has been producing quality relay products for some 90 years and is currently managed by the third generation of the Dold family. Dold currently employs over 400 employees, many of them have been with the company for more than two decades and freely associate themselves with Dold’s quality driven policies.

This creates a depth of knowledge that comprises of something far greater than the often-used buzz word ”Know how”. With its own tool and form production, an experienced plastic moulding department together with up-to-date manufacturing plant, Dold ensures flexibility, efficiency and a direct influence on delivery times, as is required by its customers. This depth of production control and the key optimisation of the electronic and mechanical components ensures that the high quality standards expected of Dold products are maintained.

In addition this level of design and manufacturing control leads easily to the production of custom built relay products to directly meet customer’s individual requirements. Dold’s product quality and reliability has lead it to be a respected supplier of measuring relay and safety products to the nuclear, power generation, water and railway industries.

Energy Efficient Drive Systems Ltd, Exhibiting CMZ’s range of Servo drives, PLC’s Master controllers, motors, and planetary gearboxes with output torque up to 200 Nm. Centralised and de centralised versions up to IP67 protection. Will also be displaying the unique “e-Pulse” drive system for electric vehicles with Open-source programming “CODESYS” in addition to a full library of programmes.

DAGU’s range of AC & DC motors up to 1kW and voltages from 6 Volts DC up to 250 VAC matched with gearboxes in the range including Helical, Epicyclic, parallel Axis, Worm, Orthogonal gears arrangements and optional extras with brake & encoder.

Standard Products - Agent / Distributor Agreements

· Certified Excellence Partner, Rexroth Bosch Group GmbH

o Drive Units with Ball Screws

o Linear Modules

o VarioFlow Chain Conveyor Systems

o Aluminium Structural Framing Systems – STOCKHOLDER

o Automation Systems and Automation Components

o Transfer Systems TS1

o Fastener Tightening Systems

· Fibro GmbH - Rotary Indexing Tables, automation and metal cutting

· EXPERT Transformatorenbau GmbH – Resistance Welding Transformers

· DOGA France - Torque Reaction Systems & tools

· JÄGER Handling GmbH - Handling Systems & Reaction Systems Bespoke Machinery and Site Services

· DC Fastener tightening systems complete installations. We can install/integrate tools/spindles from any manufacturer

· Lean Assembly Stations. Engine & Transmission build stands. Poke Yoke stations. Vision systems & integration. Laser marking systems

· We undertake site support services, including design & manufacture, for production line changes/improvements or extensions

· All mechanical, control, electrical and installation requirements are covered.

With a presence in over 50 countries, EPLAN advises companies on process optimisation, develops software-based engineering solutions for mechatronics and implements tailored CAD, CAE, PDM, PLM and ERP interfaces in order to accelerate product development processes and reduce engineering costs. The EPLAN software platform uses an interdisciplinary approach by connecting expert systems for various engineering disciplines such as electrical engineering, fluid power, EI&C engineering and control cabinet manufacturing. Furthermore, the software gives users access to the EPLAN Data Portal, a cloud-based platform with more than 1.3 million datasets from over 400 manufacturers of electrical, mechanical, fluidic and pneumatic components.

Euchner are specialists in industrial safety engineering, offering products and consultancy services tailored to the requirements of customers, helping to minimize hazards and risks. Pioneer of the RFID Safety Switch making factories safer for people, the family-owned business was established in Germany in 1953. Combining design expertise, innovation and quality, Euchner’s safety devices are suitable for a wide variety of sectors and industries, enabling the identification of hazards and risks and keeping employees safe from dangerous machine movements. Please visit us for a range of product or safety engineering advice.

Experts in spring manufacturing and high-speed press technology, providing a full design and manufacturing service.

We understand that no two jobs are the same; similar products often require different materials, treatments, variable tolerances or specific heat resistance. Investment in the latest technology and qualified toolmakers ensures that we design and produce the best bespoke stampings, springs and wire forms.

A custom-tailored manufacturing process and in-house design service – with CAD/CAM software –helps you realise a range of prototype ideas, individually cut using precision lasers for R&D testing or put into full production. Our fully-equipped tool room can design and build any production tooling needed, assuring competitive pricing, consistent quality and dependable supply.

Ewellix now part of the Schaeffler Group is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of linear motion solutions, which incorporate state-of-the-art designs, components, and digital technologies. We design, manufacture, and customise linear motion and linear actuators, including smart actuators, linear guides and ball and roller screws for a variety of industrial applications that help customers shift to electrified solutions.

We supply specific linear solutions for a variety of industries. The key areas being medical, automotive manufacturing and mobile machinery. We also provide solutions for factory automation, material forming as well as a large number of general automation applications.

We have enabled many different types of manufacturers and organisations to improve and optimise their production and operations using our linear solutions.

FATH is proud to unveil its latest set of solutions for production and logistics environments. The stand will showcase many of the innovation products from FATH’s Lean 4.0 range which encompasses shop-floor and intralogistics solutions in fields such as material supply, visual management and augmentation of manual assembly areas plus it will demonstrate the modular Flowsort conveyor sortation units. This interesting selection makes it a must see feature at the show for designers and engineers in these sectors. FATH leads and others follow.

Festo is a leading international supplier of automation technology with a turnover in 2021 of around €3.35 billion. Festo employs over 20,700 people worldwide and is a proven innovator and problem solver in pneumatic and electrical automation, where it is the performance leader. Festo offers around 30,000 pneumatic and electric products in hundreds of thousands of variants for factory and process automation technology, many of which can be tailored to specific customer needs. Sustainability, reducing its CO2 footprint, digital learning, innovation, performance and speed are the key drivers for the company\\

Fibox will be featuring the ARCA range of wall or pole mounted cabinets. ARCA represents a sustainable alternative to traditional steel cabinets. ARCA is moulded from high-grade glass-reinforced polycarbonate which is recyclable at the end of its functional life. ARCA is easy to machine without special equipment, won’t rust or degrade in sunlight and can take the knocks too without denting or deforming. Ingress protection to IP66 means that the range can withstand pressure hose-downs and severe weather.

Fibox customising service delivers the key productivity factors of reduced time to market, reduced overhead costs, and increased profits to stakeholders.

Fibox Group also offers custom moulding, custom engineering, component selection and management, assembly, testing, and logistics services to a customer’s location.

Since 1954, Finder has been manufacturing quality electronic components for a range of industries and applications. Today, Finder is Europe’s leading manufacturer of relays, timers, monitoring products and level control, with a catalogue of over 14,500 different products, including the new programmable logic relay, industrial relays, miniature and ultra-slim relays, power relays, timers, industrial thermoregulation, LED panel lights, relay sockets and accessories.

With extensive stocks held at its Staffordshire based warehouse, Finder plc is well positioned to respond rapidly to demand. Finder plc has a fully equipped applications and analysis laboratory with a dedicated technical and customer service team always ready to help.

Since 1984 Flowstore Systems Ltd has continued to develop to meet new industry needs, offering solutions in the supply of Lean manufacturing, engineering, production line and warehouse bespoke solutions. Our FlowTube modular system is widely used in the automotive, aerospace, automation, electronics and retail sectors. Steel and Aluminium profile both round and square direct from UK warehouse for self-build through to complete turn-key solutions, such as production lines, enclosures, workstation, AGV integration, pick to light, auto load racks and many more bespoke solutions to meet you companies exact requirements, designed on site at no extra cost to you.

Fortress helps to protect people working in hazardous environments by designing and manufacturing customised safety equipment. We are specialists in automation safety and interlocking, and a global provider of robust safety solutions for the manufacturing sector.

We can help you navigate the complexity of machinery safety standards and offer training and guidance to implement the best safety solutions to protect personnel whilst ensuring your operations run as efficiently as possible.

Headquarters are in Wolverhampton (UK), with supporting offices and manufacturing facilities around the world, further supported by a global network of trusted distributors and channel partners.

Established in 2008, Gapp is a leading supplier of automation and drives solutions. Our  comprehensive product portfolio includes machine controls, visualisation, electrical  drives, servo systems, linear motion, measurement & sensing, motors & gearboxes,  mechanical transmission, and light & sound products. Based in Bedford, Gapp’s team of  10 employees includes five specialist technical managers and five experienced sales  and operation support staff, providing high levels of product and application expertise  to our company’s growing customer base. Working in a wide range of industry sectors,  our key focus areas include packaging, material handling, medical/rehab, food &  beverage, labelling and marine. Recently acquired by Rubix UK Ltd, Gapp Automation  forms part of the Rubix Motion, Control and Automation business unit, offering a  significant expansion to our reach and growth opportunities.

At Gemba Solutions we help improve productivity within your manufacturing environment. Through the use of a combination of connected systems, our specialist software, and support from our experienced continuous improvement team, we measure your operations, report against KPIs, and suggest improvements to help drive efficiency.

Harmonic Drive® Gear Solutions in Machine Building

Harmonic Drive SE is the market leader in the manufacture of precision gears and servo actuators. Drawing on over 50 years’ experience, our products have been used in many demanding applications and hostile environments where proven reliability is prerequisite.

These qualities are recognised by the machine building sectors where for many years Harmonic Drive® products have been used in numerous challenging applications. At Machine Builder Live we will showcase our range of lightweight gears and servo actuators.

Visit our booth where we will provide a flavour to some of these applications and the advantages associated with using Harmonic Drive® Gearing.

DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GmbH develops and produces linear encoders, angle encoders, rotary encoders, and CNC controls for demanding positioning tasks. Rounding out its product portfolio are touch probes, camera systems, length gauges, digital readouts, signal converters, testing devices, and inspection devices. What\s more, its practical software solutions for the Digital Shop Floor empower end users to fully digitalize their manufacturing ecosystem.

HEIDENHAIN (GB) is responsible for the sales and service of the entire HEIDENHAIN product range together with products from group companies; AMO, RSF, Numerik Jena and ETEL.

HepcoMotion is a world-leading manufacturer of linear motion systems and automation components. From linear to circular and heavy duty to XYZ systems, HepcoMotion has a product to meet practically any requirement. HepcoMotion invented V guide technology over 50 years ago, and continues to develop innovative products that offer new solutions to design engineers. V guide technology reduces the total cost of ownership by increasing production and decreasing downtime.

HMS Networks delivers world leading industrial information and communication technology that makes the world more connected, productive and sustainable.

Our industrial communication products enable millions of machines such as robots, drives and air-conditioners to get connected to software and systems — A necessity to meet the future demands for energy efficiency and sustainability.

HMS Networks was founded in 1988 and now has over 9 million installations worldwide. Our solutions are delivered through our Intesis, Anybus, Ixxat, Ewon and Webfactory brands. Customers are nurtured through our local sales and support offices in 16 countries plus our worldwide approved channel partner network. We have an annual turnover of 189 million Euros and employ over 750 people.

IDEM Safety Switches was established in 2003 with the goal of becoming a world leader in the design, manufacture and sale of machine guard safety products. Today, hundreds of thousands of applications attest to the quality and reliability of IDEM Safety products. 

IDEM’s range of next generation products harness higher reliability, the latest technologies and are manufactured in materials to provide high durability to cope with the continually increasing demands placed on machine safety devices.

All IDEM products are designed and manufactured in the UK and conform to the latest international safety standards.

At the forefront of developing and installing barcode systems since 1998, Identify Direct has over 20 years of expertise and experience in barcoding, verification and machine vision technology.

Offering smart cameras, barcode scanners, hand scanners, OEM scanners, verifiers and accessories, we can advise on the best products, source, install and integrate as necessary.

Identify Direct are certified partners of Omron; UK distributors of Honeywell scan engines; distributors of Axicon verifiers and authorised resellers for Zebra and Datalogic, as well as offering products developed in-house, such as our Checkrite system used in packaging and label validation.

igus® is the largest producer of injection moulded polymer bearings and reinforced plastic cable carriers in the world. igus® will be exhibiting its extensive range of maintenance-free, wear resistant products which have been tested and proven to last in real life environments and industrial applications within the companies own 3,800 msq testing laboratory. Product lines include industry-leading e-chain® cable carriers, chainflex® continuous-flex cables, iglidur® plastic plain bearings, igubal® spherical bearings and drylin® linear bearings and guide systems.

The UK branch of the globally successful company has been in Milton Keynes since 1986, moving into a much bigger facility in 1989. This has given the branch the opportunity to grow to where we are today, in the same location but consistently growing and evolving as a sales operation year on year.

From our marketing leading Linear Guides, a solid network of UK distributors handling the Needle Bearings and the more recently added Precision positioning stages we offer an extensive range where service and quality is never compromised.

The Milton Keynes office is run by 8 office staff including management, a 2 man team in the warehouse managing approx 4 million pounds of stock. 

The Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) is a British professional engineering institution founded in 1945. The IED is the UK’s only professional body representing those working in the fields of Engineering and Technological Product Design. We are a registered charity and a Chartered body, the only organisation able to grant Chartered status to product design professionals.

IP Enclosures, located in Worcestershire, UK, is a leading electrical enclosure brand known for precision-engineered products. Our Machine line high-degree protection weatherproof enclosures include steel and wall-mounted enclosures, push buttons, terminal boxes and HMIs. Choose from galvanised & powder-coated steel, stainless steel, and glass-reinforced polyester to suit specific requirements. A large industrial accessory portfolio is available for our Standard electrical Wall Mount Enclosures, including Cooling and Heating accessories and a separate range of Machine-Safety Accessories that includes Support Arm Systems, & Auer signal Panel-mount Signalling and Tower Lights. All products sold conform to strict standards and are UKCA certified for international supply.

IXON was founded in 2014 to make cloud connection easier, secure and more accessible for machine builders and users. Headquartered in the Netherlands, IXON is now one of the most valued and easy-to-use Remote Service & IIoT platforms for machine builders and system integrators.

IXON offers an end-to-end industrial service solution with remote access, data logging, dashboards, alarming and much more. The IXON product portfolio consists of the IXON Cloud platform and the IXrouter, an industrial VPN router and data gateway, which is specifically designed to connect machines securely and minimize the risk of data leaks.

IXON is active in over 100 countries and serves tens of thousands of users worldwide. IXON delivers the technology, so machine manufacturers can do what they do best: collaborate with clients, provide service, and share insights.

jbj Techniques manufacture and integrate the diverse components of a drivetrain providing the experience to help you select the best component combination for your application.

Simple coupling-bellhousing-pump combinations to mechanical drives for subsea wave energy, steel works crucible handling equipment or marine winch drives, jbj’s team is recognised for its expertise in the selection and configuration of hydraulic and mechanical transmission systems.

An extensive product range provides the building blocks for bespoke systems both large and small, the in-house design team offers a complete service, assessment of customer requirements, full technical backup, product specification, CAD based system design, system build and certification.

KABELSCHLEPP Metool supplies a complete range of drag chain in a variety of materials, as well as cable and loomed systems.

The product range offers cable carriers in any size, from millimeters to assemblies weighing tons. Materials offered are plastic, hybrid, and steels. Where catalog dimensions do not suffice modular design offers width options in mm increments. For demanding use there’s a wide range of steel drag chains. Metool also supplies automation cable for all purposes, tested to millions of cycles and optimized to bending radius and diameter. Metool offers customized, application-specific system solutions, built to specification as solutions ready-to-install.

As one of the world’s leading suppliers of industrial robots and robotic automation systems Kawasaki Robotics offers a wide range of specialised products for the ever-demanding needs of today’s industrial sectors.

Kawasaki Robotics (UK) Ltd is a division of Kawasaki Heavy Industries in Japan and is based in Warrington UK.

This facility is the UK centre of all sales and customer support services covering areas such as demonstrations, robot testing, training and houses a wide range of stock machinery.

Kawasaki Robotics has over 2,300 sold machines in the UK alone to a broad spectrum of industries from Aerospace, Electronics and Metal Manufacturing to Foundry, Food and Beverage and Life Sciences.

KEB UK can provide products they have designed and built in house in Germany for a complete Automation Solution. Use as much or as little as required for your application. From Brakes & clutches to industrial and servo motors and gear boxes, to inverters, both open and closed loop, with built-in real-time fieldbuses that can be software selectable through to PLC’s, IPC’s and HMI’s along with all the software required to complete the solution.

As a leading supplier of sensors, measuring systems, laser markers, microscopes, and machine vision systems worldwide, KEYENCE is at the forefront of factory automation. We strive to develop innovative and reliable products to meet the needs of our customers in every manufacturing industry.

In addition to our world-class products, KEYENCE offers a full range of services to further assist our customers. Our technically trained direct sales engineering force is able to solve tough applications and answer technical questions about our products. We also provide fast shipping so customers can improve their processes as quickly as possible.

KJN was initially established in 1997, specialising in Precision Engineering. Since then the company has built a vast amount of relationships with customers who require aluminium profile and have become one of the UK\'s leading suppliers of Extruded Aluminium profile and Accessories and associated products.

With the versatility of the range and our engineering expertise we have become renowned for our \"ONE-STOP SHOP\" services, offering our customers the level of service that they require whether it be from a concept through to installation or simply flat packed items delivered to your door.

With our large customer base throughout various industries we pride ourselves on our commitment to providing our customers with a solution and in turn leads to valued long standing relationships.

Accelerating your process - From idea to production.

As a globally active specialist in machine automation with 75 years of experience, Lenze supports its customers in all phases of the engineering process, whether they are developing a new machine or want to optimize an existing system.

Our end-to-end, scalable hardware, software and service portfolio covers the control level, field level and electromechanics and ensures standardized data communication as well as connectivity to the cloud. Tools and digital services enable secure data analysis right through to new digital business models. Together with our customers, our internationally networked industry experts develop intelligent automation solutions that are tailored to customer requirements. Perfect for machine builders who need to bring highly flexible, intelligent, networked and custom-made machines and the right digital offerings to market as quickly as possible.

Machine builders are facing new challenges due to increasing automation and the vision of the smart factory: From individual machine tools to fully networked production systems, flexibility and networking are becoming increasingly important – with the highest safety and quality standards.

As The Sensor People, our goal is to ensure your production is even more flexible, efficient and safer through the use of our innovative products and solutions.

At Machine Building Live 2023, we are excited to show you examples of this, starting with our global sensor range for precise presence detection, as well as our safety radar and laser scanner technology, and solutions for fast and accurate bar code reading applications.

Simply put, LG Motion make things that go in and out, up and down, round and round.

The core of our business is experience, knowledge and a pragmatic approach to providing motion technology solutions for a very diverse range of applications and industries.

We design, engineer and supply a wide range of electro-mechanical motion control systems. The portfolio includes precise, reliable, multi-axis motion control components both standard and customised.

Using world-recognised component partners and by working hand-in-hand with customers, our bespoke solutions help enable research, development and manufacturing to move forward.

LINAK® produces electric linear actuator solutions to create smooth movement in a variety of applications.
From healthcare to agriculture, comfort furniture, office interiors, or industrial automation – the options are endless.

LOCTITE® will be shining a spotlight on its skills in helping customers achieve the optimal joining solution.  Focus will be on Henkel’s wide-ranging adhesives and sealants but also automation options to increase productivity, improve reliability and simplify design.   LOCTITE also offers customers a detailed survey of their manufacturing process to help identify potential costs savings and process improvements.  Following a site visit and a thorough audit of the production and assembly operation, LOCTITE will make costed recommendations on how to improve the process and supply a report detailing all identified cost saving opportunities.

Lutze Limited is a major player in the field of industrial automation focussing on the connectivity required in today’s automation and control systems. Offering a wide range of products and solutions, including cable, connectivity, control components, and the AirSTREAM cabinet system - products that are deployed by many of the world’s leading manufacturers.

From purpose-built premises in Tamworth, Lutze Limited holds in stock, a wide range of specialist cables and automation products, and can also provide training and support for UK customers.

The experienced technical team works closely with customers to design bespoke solutions that meet specific needs, ensuring the products delivered are on time and to the highest standards.

We deliver a full range of engineering design and support services.

We take each and every one of our services very seriously and we are continuously working to ensure that the quality of each component we produce is top-class on a global scale.

MBS is the only UK source for genuine Item aluminium profiles and accessories, providing:

· MB Profile System – in 5 distinct product ranges. Perfect for building machine frames, guards or jigs and fixtures among many other possibilities.

· Automation – linear slides, motors and controllers for a wide range of light and heavy-duty applications.

· Flat-belt and timing-belt conveyors with a variety of configuration options.

· Stairways and platforms – constructed using standard aluminium profiles and components.

· XMS System – for cleanrooms or frames with a premium finish.

· Lean Production – labour saving tubular aluminium extrusion system and roller conveyors. Suitable for single-handed construction using only one tool.

· Ergonomic aluminium workbenches and trolleys - with a host of compatible accessories so customising workspaces is made easy.

Do you need linear motion?

Are leadtimes and availability the bane of your life?

Come and talk to Machine Solutions Limited.

Machine solutions Limited took over the activities of Jena Tec Precision in 2022. They specialise in the supply and support of linear motion and machine spindles. Offering a range of linear bearings, ballscrews, linear stages, actuators etc; Machine Solutions also offer all makes repair services. With a small and dedicated team MSL are centrally located well equipped facilities and are ready to support your build or repair requirements. Come and talk to us at stand 78

In addition to linear systems, MSL design and build machine spindles, dedicated motors and offer overhaul services for machine spindles

Founded in 1995, Matara UK works hard to deliver an unbeatable range of bespoke pneumatic and linear automation products, backed up with technical expertise, market leading value and a clear commitment to customer service.

From our headquarters in Gloucestershire, our team manufactures and supplies to a wide portfolio of customers across all sectors of industry. From automotive to aerospace, food to pharmaceuticals, our reputation has grown as the partner of choice for service, delivery and peace of mind.

maxon are a global manufacturer of DC motors, gearheads and controllers. We offer standard and customised products, as well as entirely bespoke systems. maxon’s engineers have years of experience in assisting customers with their projects. From space to medical devices, robotics to drilling, we have expertise in a wide range of applications and industries. maxon prides itself on quality and maintains the following certifications ISO 9001, EN 9100 for the aerospace industry and ISO 13485 for medical technology.

Mclennan is a leading supplier of motion control products, services and systems. We specialise in small motors, gearboxes, feedback devices and drive electronics. We offer Mechanical & Electrical assembly, wiring & mechanical manufacture.  A combination of distribution, manufacturing and systems integration allows us to provide sub assemblies and custom solutions.  A commitment to stock allows us to provide JIT solutions and KANBAN deliveries.

Mechan Controls was established in 1972 and has been at the forefront of machine guard safety manufacturing and design for 50 years. With a huge range of non-contact safety switches ranging from magnetically operated to RFID, 4 billion code RFID and OSSD safety switches, and everything in between.

Mechan controls also offers a range of mechanical safety products such as grabwires, key exchanges and solenoid interlocks.

With over 50 years of experience within the machine guard safety industry, Mechan Controls is proud to be exhibiting at the Machine Building Live exhibition.

With hands on demonstration cages and demonstration boards, visitors to the Mechan Controls stand can expect a welcoming, knowledgeable and valuable experience in machine guard safety solutions.

Micro-Epsilon is among the leading sensor manufacturers worldwide. For more than 50 years we have continuously offered reliable, high performance, unique solutions particularly when high precision measurement or inspection is required. Our product range covers sensors for the measurement of distance and displacement, sensors for IR temperature measurement and colour detection, as well as systems for dimensional measurement and defect detection.

Innovative products that provide the very highest levels of precision are created through intensive, research and development processes, unique know-how and a broad network of collaborative operations, which are essential for such high performance measurement systems. We understand that our customers are our business partners, which creates a win-win situation for both parties. Our products often provide customers with a genuine competitive advantage. However, this is only the case if the products are higher precision and so provide a clear, decisive competitive edge.

From workstations to conveyor systems, safety guards to lean manufacturing, MiniTec UK provides safety, warehousing and automation solutions to industry by applying its’ versatile range of modular aluminium profiles, products and accessories to create an array of bespoke solutions for industry that help improve efficiencies and productivity.

Our unique Power-lock® fastening method simplifies design for rapid assembly; it requires no specific preparation, pre-machining tools or special tools.

With a dedicated UK design team, along with a global network of partners creating a huge library of products, we have access to ideas and solutions that can improve your industrial processes.

mk Profile Systems is the UK distributor for the mk Technology Group, one of the leading suppliers of profile and conveyor technology. Using their own aluminium profile system as a common base technology, mk provides a comprehensive modular system for factory automation.

The range of products and services in profile technology includes the aluminium profile system, workstation setups, guard assemblies and individual machine frames and platforms. In terms of conveyor technology, mk offers an extensive range of standardised conveyor systems from the large range of designs using modular structural aluminium extruded profiles.

Moore International - supplier of high-quality precision linear motion technology.

UK supplier of Eichenberger Gewinde ballscrews & leadscrews, and offer in-house production of bespoke nuts and screws.

Supplier of linear rails and ball carriages from Schneeberger, and high-end Rollvis Swiss satellite rollerscrews.

Zimmer clamps, linear shaft bearings, hardened and ground shaft and many other quality complementary products.

Our turning and milling facilities house multi-axis CNC mills, CNC lathes, manual lathes and induction softening machines. We manufacture parts made to each customer’s specific measurements and requirements.

Over 40 years in the industry and fully ISO registered.

Founded in 1985, Motor Technology Ltd is a technical solution provider with over 38 years’ experience in the motion control and automation industry. We support customers throughout the UK and around the world with our wide range of motion control and automation products from trusted suppliers.

We represent leading manufacturers including Keba (LTi Motion), Trio Motion, Axor Industries, Lenord+Bauer, Metronix, Fuji-Techno Industries, Tramec, Girard Transmissions and LAM Technologies. From single components to a full turn-key system, we can provide the solution you need.

Application and product selection advice is freely available as is ongoing technical support.

On our stand at Machine Building Live will be a range of servo/stepper motors and drives and the Keba mobile HMI panels.

We look forward to welcoming you to our stand.

Murrelektronik specialises in decentralized automation solutions, focussing on strengthening the connection between the control cabinet and the sensors and actuators. Our products can be divided into four core lines: Power Supplies and Control, Interfaces, Cables/Connectors and IO Systems, all working hand in hand to create a seamless, powerful and sustainable installation – all from a single source.

Our dedicated team in the UK provides customers with the very best product, price, delivery and service. Our customer service team has over 30 years’ experience and we take pride in the relationships we have built with our customers over the years. Our customers benefit from a dedicated technical helpdesk and application engineering support for complex installation queries, full system analysis and onsite product demonstrations. With a network of Regional Sales Managers across the UK, there is always Murrelektronik help close at hand.

We also represent MurrSystems. A world leader in the manufacture and supply of smart cable management solutions - cable drag chain, labelling systems, cable protection conduit, cable entry and cable holding systems and finally fastening elements for robotics.

From its UK base in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, NORD offers sustainable, energy efficient and innovative drive solutions. With competence in more than 100 industries, we provide you with flexible service of the highest quality. NORD has 48 subsidiaries in 36 countries and further sales partners in more than 50 countries, each providing on-site consulting, assembly centres, technical support and customer services.

Norgren, part of IMI plc, has a proud history and a proven track record of creating innovative engineering solutions in the fields of precise motion control and fluid technology. Whether you’re looking for Pneumatic or Electric Motion solutions for energy efficiency and sustainability, stop by Stand 57 to see our latest offering. We’ll be showcasing our latest products and solutions that will help you maximise operational efficiency and system performance and reduce costly downtime and energy costs. With experience across critical areas such as Industrial automation, Food & Beverage, Material Handling and Machine Safety, our Norgren experts will be happy to support you!

North Ridge Pumps are an independent manufacturer and distributor of pumps.

We have a proven track record for product support and customer service throughout the UK and internationally.

North Ridge Pumps have been established since 1998 and have a wealth of experience in pumping applications handling fluids from fresh water, seawater and glycols to heavy oil, grease, food and chemicals.

We work within a range of industries both in the UK and internationally.

As we are not tied to a single pump technology it allow us to provide more than one solution for your process and accommodate almost any fluid.

For over 40 years NTG has built a reputation as the partner customers can trust to deliver high-precision components for the most demanding applications.

Our customers are leaders in their specialist fields and turn to us year after year due to our dedication to excellence and flexibility to meet their changing demands.

Our commitment to supporting our team, nurturing engineering talent and individual skills development has created a highly skilled team of process engineers ready to respond to your requirements.

As a leading company of automation centered on its proprietary Sensing & Control + Think technologies, OMRON Corporation is engaged in a wide range of businesses, including control equipment, electronic components, social systems, healthcare, and the environment. In the field of industrial automation, OMRON supports manufacturing innovation by providing advanced automation technologies and products, as well as through extensive customer support, in order to help create a better society.

OnRobot is a born global company that offers innovative Plug & Produce End-of-Arm Tooling that help manufacturers take full advantage of the benefits of collaborative robots.

Our passion for "Strengthening Your Collaboration" is at the heart of our work, which is why we have designed our products to be user-friendly safe and versatile.

Our vision is to be the leading end-of-arm tooling company, providing our customers with innovative collaboration solutions with true Plug & Play functionality.

Save time and grow your business fast with unified programming and easy deployment with our one system, zero complexity solutions.

Since 1947, PATLITE has offered state-of-the-art equipment for process and industrial automation industries.  Innovative and durable design, backed by years of industry experience and a strong commitment to safety and security, has made PATLITE the world's best-known manufacturer of visual and audible signalling devices. Headquartered in Japan, PATLITE has more than 1000 employees worldwide with wholly owned sales subsidiaries in the USA, Mexico, Germany, Singapore, Korea, Thailand, Taiwan, China and UK.

Pepperl+Fuchs – Innovations for the Future of Automation

As one of the leading companies in the automation industry, Pepperl+Fuchs is known as a global pioneer in its markets due to its development of groundbreaking technologies. For conventional and future applications, the Mannheim-based company offers a comprehensive portfolio for factory automation and the process industry. At the same time, Pepperl+Fuchs continues to drive forward-looking technologies, thus paving the way for its customers to meet the upcoming challenges of Industry 4.0.

Pharmsouth has been operating for 16 years and brings together over 50 years of combined mechanical engineering experience. We design and build special purpose machinery and offer consultancy, engineering and turnkey solutions. Our expertise is in surgical suture and other medical devices. We are committed to delivering innovative solutions. We have a small, dedicated team with a flexible approach and work closely with our customers worldwide to provide complete automation assistance. Our approach to machine design and project management has led to a return customer rate of 95%.

PHOENIX CONTACT is a leading manufacturer of connection technology and automation solutions. With thousands of new products launched each year, we
lead the way in product development and innovation.

Our principle product range includes: Interface technology, control solutions, surge protection, power supplies, modular terminal blocks, tools, cable
assemblies, device connectors, M5-M58 circular connectors and electronics housings. 

Discover COMPLETE line from PHOENIX CONTACT; A system comprising of technologically leading,  coordinated hardware & software products, consulting
services and system solutions that help optimise processes in control cabinet manufacturing. Making engineering, purchasing, installation and operation
become significantly easier for you.

PI UK was founded in 1993 to promote the use of PROFIBUS in the UK. More recently it has added PROFINET and IO-Link to the range of technologies supported by the group and is now known as PROFIBUS and PROFINET International UK, or PI UK for short. It is a very active organisation representing the needs of members and users throughout the United Kingdom and other English-speaking countries.

With our world-renowned PI Training Centres at Manchester Metropolitan University and Control Specialists Ltd we run many events including Certified PROFIBUS & PROFINET Engineer and Installer courses, commissioning and maintenance courses and courses covering system and product design.

We also present free-to-attend seminars around the country covering practical aspects of PROFIBUS, PROFINET and IO-Link in Process and Factory Automation as well as subjects such as functional safety and system security.

Pilz Automation Technology offers complete safety automation services and solutions. At Machinebuilding.live, Pilz Machine Safety Consultants will be available to give advice on any machine safety concerns and to present a portfolio of consultancy services and certified training that will enable you to achieve safety compliance – without compromising productivity.

Visitors to the stand will also get hands-on experience of the Company’s cutting-edge range of safety automation products and solutions, developed to implement required safeguarding measures in accordance with current Industry Safety Standards.

As a ‘Key Speaker’, Pilz will furthermore be sharing their know-how on current topics in machinery safety at the event.

Pneumax are a leading European manufacturer of pneumatic and automation components, with a warehouse and manufacturing facility here in the UK. The product range includes an extensive range of air preparation equipment, mechanical, pneumatic and solenoid operated control valves including valve islands that can be controlled via serial systems, a comprehensive range of electric and pneumatic actuators, linear drives and manipulation components. Pneumax also produce a range of vacuum equipment, Stainless steel components for the oil & gas industry and a complete range of power clamps for the automotive sector.

Radicon believes in engineering quality relationships with our customers that strengthen what it can achieve together. With 150+ years of engineering experience, their accumulated expertise enables us to offer a wide range of products, services and solutions into a wide range of industries. Radicon has recently expanded its traditional product range of geared motors, industrial reducers, couplings and worm gears to include drop-in replacement and custom manufactured gearboxes.

Renishaw is a global, high precision metrology and healthcare technology group.

We design, develop and deliver solutions and systems that provide unparalleled precision, control and reliability.

We are also a world leader in the field of additive manufacturing (also referred to as metal 3D printing), where we design and produce industrial machines which ‘print\\\' parts from metal powder. From transport to agriculture, electronics to healthcare, our breakthrough technology transforms product performance.

We have more than 77 offices in 36 countries, with over 5,000 employees worldwide. Over 3,000 people are employed within the UK where we carry out the majority of our research and development and manufacturing.

Rittal leads the world in providing solutions for industrial enclosures, power distribution, enclosure climate control and IT infrastructure, as well as software and services. Systems made by Rittal are deployed across a variety of industrial and IT applications, including sectors such as automation, food and beverage, transport, power generation, mechanical and plant engineering, rail, IT and telecommunications.

Rittal have unrivalled knowledge and expertise in providing total solutions, where our success stems from creativity, excellence and the understanding that our role is not only to solve problems, but is also to focus on delivering clear, measurable benefits.

Not only do we manufacture in the UK at Rittal-CSM in Plymouth, we also carry a multimillion-pound inventory covering our most popular enclosure products. We have also structured a robust distribution network across the country to create an environment whereby Rittal


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RK Rose+Krieger (A Phoenix Mecano Company) have been manufacturing components for automation and machine building for over 40 years. Our extensive range of products in the fields of linear adjustment, profile technology, connecting and module technology are renowned and respected for their reliability and performance.

The RK Rose+Krieger BLOCAN® Profile Systems offer flexibility and efficiency using aluminium profiles that are easily assembled and suitable for a variety of applications.

RK Rose+Krieger linear Components are used to move and position devices of all kinds by means of spindle, timing belt or rolling guide. Our lifting devices are adapted for the linear movement of desks, tables, assembly facilities, handling devices allowing for optimal ergonomic adjustment.

Due to a very simple clamping principle RK Connection Systems allow for the quick assembly of individual tube constructions. A multiplicity of different elements turn these systems into an interesting and cost-effective alternative compared with welded constructions.

Rokholt Group Ltd is a leading supplier of obsolete spare parts, dedicated to meeting the unique needs of its customers worldwide. Its team of highly-skilled professionals boasts exceptional experience and expertise in the industry to provide large global manufacturers with the parts they need, when they need them.

The company specializes in sourcing and supplying obsolete parts from a vast array of different manufacturers and brands, providing cost-effective solutions tailored to the requirements of the customer. This involves great flexibility in responding to customer needs, providing fast and reliable service, competitively priced and customized to customer orders.

RotaLube, the automatic conveyor chain lubrication system specialists, will be on Stand 87 at Machine Building Live with a demonstration of a RotaLube system.

An automated chain lubrication system, RotaLube puts the exact amount of lubrication onto the chain in the right place without wasting lubricant through drips and splashing.

· Reduces environmental contamination.

· Reduces lubricant consumption.

· Increases chain life.

· Reduces system power consumption.

· Reduces downtime.

Chain lubrication experts will be on the stand to demonstrate to RotaLube and to answer questions about this innovative system.

Rotor Clip is the only manufacturer of every retaining ring style (circlips, snap rings, spiral rings), wave springs & hose clamps. Whether you need a stamped or coiled product, our team is available to help specify the right part, in the right material for your application every time. With billions of parts produced and shipped annually, over 20,000 standard parts to select from and endless custom capabilities, our team of engineers is focused on providing Application Driven Solutions™. With manufacturing in Europe & the USA, and an extensive network of global warehouses and distribution partners, we're able to supply and meet our customers production requirements and timelines worldwide.

Schaeffler (UK), part of the Schaeffler Group, is a leading automotive and industrial manufacturer with know-how, innovative technologies, solutions, products and services which can transfer to many fields, including industry 4.0, digitalisation and renewable energies.

Schaeffler has an in-depth technical knowledge and over 75 years experience in rolling bearing and linear motion technology.

For machine builders, Schaeffler offers one of the most comprehensive portfolios of linear motion products in the world and, in addition, Schaeffler’s Ultra Precision Drives business supplies precision planetary gearboxes for a wide range of industrial applications, with comprehensive development and technological expertise in cobots and industrial robots.

Why not come along to the Britannia Suite, where you will find Schaeffler on stand 69 and find out how the company can help you build the machines of the future, with reliable products and services.

The Schmersal group offers its customers the largest range of safety switching appliances and systems worldwide for the protection of man and machines.

With a comprehensive range of more than 25,000 safety related products, Schmersal specialises in various areas including food & beverage, packaging, machine tools, lift switchgear, heavy industry and the automotive industry.

A major contribution to the systems and solutions offered by the Schmersal Group is made by tec.nicum with its comprehensive range of safety services: Certified Functional Safety Engineers advise machinery manufacturers and machinery operators in all aspects relating to machinery and occupational safety.

DE-RISK YOUR PROJECT WITH A SCORPION VISION SYSTEM

Established by Paul Wilson in 2006 as a distributor of machine vision components, Scorpion Vision Ltd (SVL) has two distinct business divisions with global sales. With year-on-year growth, the business is known for its professional sales and service and has become the de facto supplier of imaging technology to many engineering companies who rely on the skills and expertise at SVL to provide the right product, not just in terms of its suitability for the application but with reliability and continuity of supply.

We represent a number of key manufacturers of imaging products, which include machine vision lenses, industrial cameras, imaging modules and machine vision LED products. Of course, we also provide the Scorpion 2D and 3D Stinger™ range of machine vision cameras and software.

SVL is a subsidiary of Tordivel AS of Oslo, Norway. A multi-award winning technology business that is at the forefront of machine vision technology and a global leader in 3D machine vision, Tordivel is the company behind Scorpion Vision Software™ and hardware products. The Tordivel Group is primarily focused on factory automation and has created a suite of automation machine vision products that can be integrated seamlessly into mission critical manufacturing lines.

We work with qualified machine builders who want to provide high performance machine vision as part of their offering, without the risk of badly specified and poorly performing camera systems.

As a group, we have been successfully delivering machine vision systems for 25+ years.

Available exclusively in the UK from SD Products, the Ketterer range of quality machine building components includes Gearmotors, Electric Motor Spindle Drives, Lifting Units, Bevel Gears, Worm Gears, BLDC Motors and a substantial offering of accessories.

Ketterer has a precision engineering pedigree that goes back to the company’s clockmaking origin in 1832, and today’s products are popular not just with German machine builders, but right across Europe. Come and talk to our UK experts at SD Products about how we can help you build better quality, longer lasting machines.

Sensors UK Ltd is a leading distributor and supplier of primary sensors, measuring instruments and systems.

Established in 1964, Sensors UK Ltd has earned a reputation as a leading distributor and supplier of a broad range of primary sensors, measuring instruments and systems to the manufacturing and process industries.

Our extensive product range includes strain gauges, inclinometers, accelerometers, load cells, laser displacement, weldable strain gauges and many more for use in all industries from Automotive and Aerospace to Military and Educational establishments.

Servo Components & Systems Ltd supply a range of  motion products including linear electric actuators, linear
electric motors, servo drives, brushless motors, stepper motors, brushed motors, gearheads and rotary encoders.
These components can be combined and assembled into simple pick & place, XYZ gantry, push/pull or stacking
systems for entry level robotics and automation of production lines. Servo Components & Systems Ltd was established in 1992 and specialise in the supply of Motion Control products, into general industrial applications, production automation, packaging, food, processing, life-science, automotive and military industries.

From factory automation to logistics automation and process automation, SICK’s sensor solutions are keeping industry moving. As a technology and market leader, SICK provides sensor intelligence and application solutions that create the perfect basis for controlling processes securely and efficiently, protecting individuals from accidents, and preventing damage to the environment.

Siemens is an innovation leader in automation and digitalisation. Working closely with partners and customers, we are driving digital transformation in manufacturing. We provide companies of all sizes with an end-to-end set of products, solutions, and services to integrate and digitalise the entire value chain. Industry is facing numerous challenges that are also leading to new requirements for machine building and plant engineering. This means that your development and production have to become more efficient and flexible so you can deliver innovative machine and plant concepts to your customers faster. Siemens’ Digital Enterprise portfolio makes this possible.

“Our mission is to make it as simple as possible to choose the right collaborative robot solution for your use case, integrate it into your operations and run it smoothly every day.

Our innovative cobot technology can perform a wide range of tasks quickly, accurately and reliably, freeing your people to focus on higher-value work. You can reduce costs, improve quality and maximise your throughput.

We believe robotics should be easily accessible to all businesses so that they can unlock their potential. It should be simple. We make it simple. We are Simplified Robotics”

SMC holds over 40 years of trading expertise in the UK, with a purpose built 14-acre production facility and offices located in Milton Keynes, just minutes from major rail and road links including the M1 motorway. UK customers benefit from bespoke product options, built to their specific needs and assembled in our Milton Keynes facility by hand.

Continually investing in new product development, SMC strives to meet UK customer needs through the development of high quality energy saving products. Our fast delivery lead times ensure minimal machine downtime for customers – helping increase production efficiency and throughput.

The UK office is co-located with one of SMC’s two European Technical Centres, where around 70 design engineers offer specialist technical support to customers in Europe and collaborate in the design, development and testing of projects with the Japanese Technical Centre.

In addition to the 300 staff based at at the Milton Keynes site, SMC also has a nationwide sales team of 100 technically-trained sales consultants.

Thanks to excellent relationships with 50 regional and national distributors, SMC products are available from 750 trade counters across the UK. This means that customers can purchase SMC components in a way that suits them best.

SMC UK is certified to Quality Management System ISO9001:2015. This certification guarantees customer focus and product quality, whilst helping reduce costs, and improve efficiency. In addition, the ISO14001:2015 certified Environmental Management System reduces waste to protect the environment, whilst considering the environmental aspects of production, supply chain management and the product life cycle.

Staytite is a supplier of fasteners, C class components, consumables, PPE, and much more besides, with associated services that can deliver direct to the point of use. Staytite works tirelessly to ensure an uninterrupted supply chain of essential items, supporting manufacturers and maintenance facilities in the UK and across the globe.

Staytite supports companies in the automotive, rail, aerospace, hand tool, white goods, electronic and telecommunications industries to name but a few. At Staytite we are committed to customer service by holding stock and supplying high quality products at competitive prices, providing you with technical support and bespoke engineered solutions.

STOBER puts things in Motion

STOBER Drives Ltd offers System Technology for your Drive and Automation Solutions

Consisting of Gearunits, Servo Motors, Integrated Geared Servo Motors and Drive Electronics for modular and freely scalable machine designs, with over 15,200 Geared Motor combinations we can offer an optimum solution for your requirements, coupled with our Drive range with integrated EtherCAT®, PROFINET® or CANopen® and various Safety options

The STOBER online Configurator makes everything just a click away, enabling engineers and designers to save time with their product selection and application designs

STOBER is at home in the world of demanding Motion

Switchtec Ltd operates as a UK franchisee for world-wide manufacturers of quality components. We are a leading specialist in the supply of electromechanical, electrical and electronic components. For more 40 years, Switchtec has provided a dedicated service to its wide UK customer base. With our emphasis on customer service; Switchtec carries over seven thousand product lines ex-stock ready for immediate despatch.

To our customers, Switchtec is much more than just a distributor. Switchtec is a valuable source of information. With experienced sales engineers we are able to provide ‘on site’ advice to enable your project to source the very best, most ‘fit for purpose’ product for features, durability, conformation, and of course price.

Even though Switchtec has 2 specialised product groups - Electrical Components & Electronic Components - serving differing markets, our mission is to provide customised solutions that meet our customers needs.

Whether providing products for a project or to a manufacturing production line, we bring our vast experience and expertise to every customer. Switchtec knows our customers are looking for more than just a supplier of parts. We focus on addressing our customers business needs with knowledgeable technical support, supply chain management and cost avoidance.

T.I.C is a specialist technical distributor, supplying a broad range of industries with high-quality market-leading products and engineering services.

Since the early 80's T.I.C has been serving industry in partnership with the world's leading manufacturers of industrial control, automation and power distribution products.

A management buyout in 2007 has seen T.I.C go from strength to strength. achieving continued growth despite the global economic downturn. With over 35 40 years of experience, at TIC we pride ourselves in providing exceptional customer experience through our dedication and commitment to customer needs.

Throughout our years of operation we have remained adaptable and responsive to the requirements of our markets. Our technical team provide field and telephone based support across our full product range and can assist with specialist application advice in all product areas and industry sectors.

We look forward to welcoming visitors to our stand no.81 at Machine Building Live.

Founded over 90 years ago, Telemecanique Sensors specializes in sensors and sensor-related technology.

Telemecanique Sensors is a global player, present in more than 20 countries, with products distributed worldwide through a broad network of partners.

As a global leader in the sensors business, we help our customers select the right technology to get the best performance and reliability from their machines.

Focused on 3 core values – Simplicity, Proximity and Expertise – we have become experts in factory automation sensors as well as specialists in demanding applications, making our customers’ lives "simply easy!"

The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) aims to bridge the gap between university-based research and the development of innovative manufacturing solutions. Part of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult and supported by Innovate UK, the MTC houses some of the most advanced manufacturing equipment in the world, creating a high-quality environment for the development and demonstration of new technologies on an industrial scale. This provides a unique opportunity for manufacturers to develop new and innovative processes and technologies. We support SME’s to OEM’s across all industries to innovate through technology.

Top Hex has over 20 years’ experience designing and manufacturing custom electronic controls for process machinery, industrial applications, laboratory, retail and domestic products. Whether you are a looking for a rugged touchscreen display with IoT, or an adaptive controller for an energy saving application, we will supply a complete solution to help set your product apart from your competitors. That is why our products are working reliably in leading companies across the world. Our in-house capabilities include surface mount, CAD-CAM and CNC machining, all out our Cambridgeshire facility. Visit stand 62 to find how we can help you.

Modular Frameworks offers a range of flexible, high quality, robust aluminium profile solutions for industrial environments including office, production, manufacturing, and factory facilities.

Our range includes (but is not limited to) metrology workbenches, workstations, machinery enclosures, controlled environments, partitioning and protective screens. The solutions are all designed, machined, managed, and built in-house at our factory in Telford, Shropshire.

Each product has several options that customers can choose from to meet their own requirements.

We understand that one size does not fit all, therefore all our products are designed and built to suit our customers’ needs providing and completely bespoke solution.

Total Machine Support will be launching the “Spindle Buddy “ to allow low key vibration Alert systems for Spindles.

We provide: measurement and control systems for automation technology

When industrial processes run smoothly and reliably, there are chances that this is partly due to measurement and control solutions from TR-Electronic. When a theater curtain goes up, for example, systems of TR monitor the complex stage technology. People and machines work safely together and the audience enjoys a perfect production. Wind energy plants generate energy with maximum efficiency thanks to optimally aligned rotor blades - controlled by TR solutions. In press lines for the automotive industry, TR sensors guarantee safe forming of the body components. In logistics, TR measuring systems enable smooth transport of goods, e.g. in conveying systems and high racks. TR control and measuring modules control and monitor pumps for drinking water supply, regulate correct feeding of pellets in wood-fueled installations or help to detect faults in a punching machine at an early stage.

For all of these and other applications TR-Electronic supplies the right rotary encoders, linear encoders and drives – as high-quality standard products or customized solutions.

Trafag is one of the world’s leading suppliers of high-quality sensors and monitoring devices for pressure, temperature and SF6 gas density. In addition to a wide range of standardised, configurable products, Trafag also develops tailored solutions for OEM customers. Trafag’s pressure transmitters, pressure switches, temperature transmitters and thermostats are used in shipbuilding, hydraulics, the railway industry, large engines, EX zones, water treatment systems, test benches, and more.

High-performance development and production departments not only guarantee the fast and reliable delivery of our high-quality and high-precision products, but also ensure that customisations can be implemented in no time at all.

Turck Banner Ltd is a UK Joint venture company owned equally by Hans Turck GmbH and Banner Engineering Corp., who market electronic sensing and control products for factory automation and process control, throughout the UK and Ireland.

Their products are used by manufacturers from automotive to pharmaceuticals, from food & beverages to chemicals, from machine tools to conveyors, from electronics to metals, and by the utility services. Since its establishment in 1990 Turck Banner Ltd has been highly regarded within the industry for innovative products and responsiveness to customer’s needs.

Visit us on Stand 109 to discuss your application requirements.

We believe that collaborative robotic technology can be used to benefit all aspects of task-based businesses – no matter what their size.

Our robot arms are advanced tools that can be used by all levels of production staff to help increase productivity, reduce injury, and boost morale. With a Universal Robots robot arm, you can automate and streamline repetitive or potentially unsafe processes, so staff can be assigned to jobs that provide them with new challenges.

We believe that the latest collaborative robot technology should be available to all businesses. The nominal investment cost is quickly recovered as our robotic arms have an average payback period of just six months.

We’re dedicated to making the world a better place, one robot at a time.

We’re Universal Robots.

Visicon are UK based machine vision experts. With over 25 years of industry experience, we specialise in supporting and working with machine builders by providing them with solutions that fit seamlessly into their build. Our systems are tailored to the application requirements, and we can provide everything from components, technical knowhow, set up and training. It is key that we ensure our customers receive complete support and we work with their team to make sure every system is reliable and robust.

If your previous builds incorporating machine vision have not been pain free, then we need to talk!

WDS is a leading European manufacturer and a global supplier of Standard Parts, Machine Accessories and Work holding Components with a long history and an impressive pedigree.

The business was originally formed in 1952 under the name Woodside Die Sinking Co. Ltd.

The WDS range of products is characterised by high quality, superior performance, unrivalled choice and excellent value for money. WDS is innovative and regularly reviews the market, evaluates its product offering and enhances its range to meet current and future customer requirements.

WEG is a global company and is regarded as one of the world’s leading manufacturers of energy efficient electric motors, automation, power transmission, renewable resource technologies, solar, biomass and wind power generation, distribution equipment, and industrial coatings and varnishes. Doing business in over 135 countries, WEG is one of the top global players with background expertise to provide full turnkey systems for a wide variety of industrial applications.

Intelligent signal technology

The products and solutions from WERMA make processes safe and keep them running efficiently. You can thereby not only permanently optimise processes, but also save time and money. Customers from various sectors all over the world have benefited from our expertise for years. Basically, because we offer clever solutions that work.

WITTENSTEIN’s mechatronic solutions are at the core of successful servo motion applications, offering the most reliable and creative choices for designers of high performing production equipment.

Our portfolio includes cost-effective serial solutions as well as customer-specific high-end developments. With our know-how, you achieve your goals.

Innovators in servo gear technology, WITTENSTEIN offers planetary gearboxes, servo right-angle gearboxes, servo actuators, complete rack and pinion systems, design tools for the entire drive train and accessories. In addition to the standard product offering, WITTENSTEIN develops customised products, systems and solutions for highly dynamic motion, maximum-precision positioning and smart networking for mechatronic drive technology.

Your Partner for standard collaborative robot solutions

We work hands on with our customers in our dedicated application centre proving customer concepts and guidance calculations on ROI. We deliver standard solutions and continue to grow our standard solutions to enable quicker deployment at a low cost.

We are an authorised UR Training Centre – Providing customers with access to a wealth of training modules and data. We also offer application support to help customers
develop their applications to ensure it’s low risk and on budget.

We also work closely with integrators and have a list of WMH approved integrator
partners to assist you with your deployment.

Your Partner for standard and fully customised linear solutions

Across the length and breadth of the UK our team work in collaboration with our customers ensuring quality products, application expertise and unrivalled levels of customer service.

Operating within the linear engineering industry for nearly four decades we have developed a unique set of capabilities that enable us to be at the very forefront of the market.

Whether it’s a simple of the shelf (£4m stock) requirement to a more complex solution, you can be confident that our linear portfolio has something to meet the ever increasing demands of the market.

Experience Vision Without Limits.

Zebra Technologies is joining forces with specialist partner Clearview Imaging at Machine Building Live to showcase the latest and greatest solutions from its growing Machine Vision portfolio.

Streamline how you qualify, procure, and deploy your vision solutions.

Following the acquisition of Matrox® Imaging, the Zebra ecosystem now incorporates the widest available range of machine vision products – from smart cameras to industrial PC systems, to software, frame grabbers and more.

Our interoperable portfolio offers a solution for every application - from basic track-and-trace to complex inspection tasks.

Visit us on stand 93 to see demos of best-in-class solutions incorporating Zebra technology and learn how we can support your next machine building project.