Organised by Kent-based The Engineering Network (TEN), MachineBuilding.Live has been expanded to accommodate almost 160 exhibitors this year when the event opens on 2nd October. There has been a near 50% jump in the number of exhibitors compared to the inaugural event last year.

Emerson has announced its new Branson GLX-1 Laser Welder, which offers users flexibility to meet the growing demand for joining small, complex or delicate plastic components and assemblies. Its small footprint and modular design make it compatible for use in ISO-8 cleanroom environments, while an integral automation controller simplifies installation and interfaces with production robotics.

At this years's Stanztec in Pforzheim Stamping, technology expert Nidec Sys and Kistler will present their first joint solution for the stamping industry. In the Inline Vision and Weld (IVWS) quality assurance system, they combine optical quality control, precise separation and welding in a single system.

From planning, engineering, manufacturing and commissioning to the maintenance and servicing of overlay welding systems, customers can rely on Fronius Welding Automation to support them with its global service and partner network.

Staytite is looking forward to the upcoming Machine Building Live event, where it will be showcasing its loosening-resistant Hardlock nut, a specialised locking nut designed to stay secure in high-vibration environments.

When designing critical energy infrastructure, access hardware is a key consideration. Products chosen to secure doors, seal panels and position access points can influence the overall performance, security, and usability of an application. Southco solves crucial design challenges right across the energy journey.

When water analyser instrument manufacturer needed a versatile adhesive for use as a thread locker on flow cells and an IP68 rated sealant on sensors, it turned to Intertronics and the high performance IRS 2125 flexible epoxy.

Telsonic’s ultrasonic experts will be available during the Machine Building Live event to discuss specific applications and provide advice on how the company’s technologies can enhance manufacturing processes.

Founded in 1970 by Walter Knoll as a one-man company, today Knoll Maschinenbau employs than 1,100 people manufacturing advanced industrial systems in Germany, Poland, China and the USA. Welding is carried out with the Fronius TPS 320i, a reliable welding machine that leaves nothing to be desired when it comes to handling, welding processes, and functions.