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.
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