Machine Building Features

Understanding the safety standards that will unlock North American markets

Understanding the safety standards that will unlock North American markets

European machine builders are increasingly eyeing the lucrative North American market. Ian Knight, Chief Information Officer at PP Control & Automation (PP C&A), believes accessing the opportunity depends on your firm’s ability to navigate standards strategically and avoid the pitfalls of safety compliance.

Navigating the new Machinery Regulation

Navigating the new Machinery Regulation

The EU Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 was published in the EU Official Journal on 29 June 2023 and will replace the current Machinery Directive (Directive 2006/42/EC).

Pushing the boundaries of ‘marble music’

Pushing the boundaries of ‘marble music’

Some would call it genius, others madness, but all would have to agree that what Martin Molin has created is a work of art. Here, Roger Emlind, part of the engineering team at SKF supporting Molin, describes how one young man is pushing the boundaries of ‘marble music’.

Meet the inventor: A ‘magical potion’ for machines

Meet the inventor: A ‘magical potion’ for machines

In the 1990s, Magnus Kellström, Development Engineer of SKF, invented a completely new kind of bearing. His ideas are still changing the world, one revolution at a time.

Excelling in a changing market

Excelling in a changing market

The industry is changing at lightning speed. To safeguard their competitive position, companies will have to move with it. After all, to stand still is to go backwards. Family enterprise ATD Machinery from Hapert successfully overcomes new challenges. Koen te Lintelo and Ruud Hendrikx explain how the company distinguishes itself from its competitors.

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