Experienced operators can easily tell if the machine they’re currently working on is facing a malfunction just by listening to the sounds it makes. A new sound software let us hope that, soon, everyone will have this capacity. Indeed, EU-funded researchers have been developing an advanced t

Sensors are critical when it comes to capturing basic diagnostic information from industrial machinery and equipment. However, the staff responsible for the maintenance of these machines is nearing retirement and a new younger workforce is growing. While this new generation can easily fit into the

Machinery helps us with complex works that we won’t be able to perform without it. But these machines depend on the people who handle them. They have the knowledge and the qualities required to make sure everything is working well for the company they’re working for. Knowing the wor

Although we are surrounded by plastic daily, it’s good to start with a simple question: what is plastic? The plastic is the usual term used for a number of synthetic materials and is used in the manufacture of many products. Do you know there are actually two types of plastics? Thermoplastic

If you want to keep all processes optimized, the maintenance plan of an industrial equipment is a vital part of your strategy. It will actually bring the plant to its full potential. But how to do it? If you are familiar with the Exapro Hub, you know you always get tips about the machinery world.

When developing machine tools, the industrial sheet metal manufacturer must analyze all potential risks to which the users are exposed. They must take measures to protect them. The assessment process and the reduction of risks are defined by the ISO 12100 standard and include the following steps:

Still looking for a used sheet metal machine? October is over but our usual “Top 5 used machines” continues. Today we’re going to talk about this category that always attracts a lot of visitors on Exapro.com. October has been a very interesting month, especially because of the fa

Textile is one of the biggest industries and it’s not a surprise that thousands of curious and serious visitors are looking at Exapro.com. Some used machines represent a great opportunity that would be too bad to miss. Visitors look at the machine that corresponds to their needs, their conta

Safe transportation of heavy cargo is not an easy task, particularly in the case of used machinery. When it comes to handling and transporting such heavy machinery, a set protocol of loading, transport, and unloading is required not just as a best practice, but as an essential one. When it comes

Among the wealth of new products presented during the last Formext, the latest generation of 3D metal printers from the American 3D Systems was shown to the public. SLA (Stereolithography) specialist patented for the first time in 1984, the company has positioned itself on the metal segment by buy

Injections moulding machines are among the most represented machines of this month of July in the Exapro catalog. Although some of you might be on holidays and have stopped their activity, sellers continue to add machines and buyers continue their search to be ready for September. This type of mac

What does the word “Terotechnology” mean? What can this multidisciplinary approach can bring to your business? Do you need it? If you are looking for a complete definition, you’re on the right website. Together, let’s go through its origin, definition, goals, but also its s

We’ve been hearing a lot about virtual reality technology, especially in the video games industry, but this impressive breakthrough is still making a lot of noise in many other areas. This VR has, in fact, a great future ahead of it. In the medical field as we all know but also in the manufa

Have you ever wanted to write articles about the manufacturing industry and equipment? It’s now possible to publish them on one of the most important blogs in this industry thanks to our “write for us” program! Let your imagination speak and propose your articles to our publisher

Were you on holidays last month and missed the most viewed machines from the sheet metal category on Exapro? As we provide offers from all other the world and keep on receiving machines even during the summer season, August was a very interesting month for buyers and sellers of second-hand industr

“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”. We’ve all heard this idiom. It’s now time to forget it as we’re going to speak about machine maintenance. You might work every day as an operator, engineer, or you’ve just bought your new industrial machine, and you

The market for used industrial machinery is becoming increasingly important and machines often have more than one owner. The management of the life cycle and the traceability of the machine have become essential, for the design, production, and maintenance but also for a possible resale. As in oth

No one wants to make a mistake when it’s about spending hundreds of thousands (or even millions) in the purchase of an industrial machine. The true is today the competition level is high and some companies prefer to invest at the last moment or as a last resort. This never always results in

Looking for a food processing machine? You’re not the only one. As many visitors did on Exapro.com in September, you might have found some interesting offers from sellers from around the world. If you forgot to contact some of them, don’t panic, we’ve listed for you the Top 5 Foo

The most exciting part of becoming an artisan coffee roaster is to pick your roaster. But like any purchase, there are a few things to consider before buying it. If you’re still hesitating between a new machinery or a used one, check out our article “Advantages and disadvantages of buy