PLUG AND play IoT sensors that send monitoring data for all your equipment directly to your maintenance software – automatically creating work orders for your chosen triggers – are in development by MaintMaster

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The COVID-19 pandemic, a tense socio-political global climate, and an increasingly demanding customer base have all contributed to a growing need for flexibility in manufacturing. As a result, manufacturers need equipment that can be quickly and easily reconfigured, rather than fixed production lines where every change may require weeks of downtime. Neil Ballinger explains the role of automation cells in transitioning to a more agile business model

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To provide proper access control, SICHERT and EMKA have combined their know-how - resulting from many years of good cooperation between the two partners.

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After lagging behind their international counterparts for many years, UK manufacturers are finally waking up to the benefits of automation, prompted in part by labour shortages as a result of Brexit and the pandemic. With the vacancy rate reaching a record high of 4.1 at the start of 2022, increasing numbers of firms are now looking to automate their more repetitive or mundane tasks, freeing up employees for more value-added roles. However, in the face of this shift towards automation, UK manufacturers to avoid falling into the trap of prioritising purchase price over total cost of ownership, says Shinichi Tanzawa

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Founded in 1992, P&T Precision Engineering has an established reputation as a subcontract manufacturer that specialises in the production of jigs, fixtures and machined components for the food, medical and pharmaceutical sector.

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Dialight Group, the global leader in industrial LED lighting solutions, has launched two new lighting products specifically for hazardous area applications in the EMEA and APAC markets.

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ION SCIENCE has won the Queen’s Award for Enterprise, in the category of Innovation, for its pioneering MiniPID sensors.

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The entire team at Tom Parker, including the Preston Northwest HQ, those based in the Basingstoke branch and the network of Area Sales Managers covering the UK, are "immensely proud" to be celebrating the company's 50th anniversary.

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Weatherproof labels are resistant to all forms of weather conditions. When designed for outdoor or rugged use, the materials used must be reliable and perform under even the most extreme conditions.

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The rise of non-linear loads in industrial environments over the last two decades has resulted in the growing problem of harmonic currents and utility-level voltage distortion. Facing a lack of awareness, the industry has struggled to implement effective mitigation techniques, however, there are several useful tips which could help, says John Mitchell

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ICS Cool Energy, a specialist in complete temperature control solutions for manufacturing process and facilities applications, has collaborated with Nitta Corporation of Holland (Nitta) and delivered customised process cooling solutions at their manufacturing plant in Alkmaar, Netherlands.

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NSK's ground ball screws, linear roller guides and super-precision ball bearings are helping IMSA to consolidate its position of excellence in the field of specialised deep-hole drilling machines, which are particularly popular for mould-making applications in the automotive sector.

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Global market leader for returnable packaging, the Utz Group, is marking its 75th anniversary this year.

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Hand protection specialist Unigloves has launched a new nitrile disposable glove – BioTouch – combining chemical resistance, comfort and grip with innovative, environmentally friendly, biodegradable technology.

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Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) software provider Ultimo has added an autonomous maintenance feature to its platform to allow plant operators to carry out and track simple maintenance tasks using the same software as the maintenance team.

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The new Easidew Advanced Online Dew-Point Hygrometer from Michell Instruments measures dew point, moisture content and now also pressure. It features an easy-to-use touch screen interface for set up and operation.

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A manufacturer of life-size cardboard cut-outs of celebrities, Disney and Star Wars characters is anticipating game-changing growth after investing in trend analysis software and AI.

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DEMANDING TASKS which require high torque are the DL4 servo motor’s raison d'être. Both powerful and flexible in its connection to machine designs, the servo motor sets new standards, explains Luca Banfi, sales and marketing manager at KEB Automation's Italian partner Brusatori.

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SAFETY PRESCRIPTION eyewear provider uvex is urging employers to rebook overdue eye checks as soon as possible to ensure employees are wearing appropriate PPE at work.

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WITH A history of developing its own range of advanced industrial doors such as its Speedor high-speed doors, demand from South East Asia has led Hart Doors to develop a new version of its Typhoon security shutters range which can withstand wind speeds of circa 165mph.

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