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29 June 2022
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Robots are continuing to advance significantly, creating a diverse ecosystem of solutions, which support an increasing variety of industries and applications.
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27 June 2022
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The pandemic has undoubtedly changed the way we work, but for OPEN MIND Technologies, undergoing an extensive online tendering and prove-out process against its competitors was an exciting new challenge. RE Thompson has ambitious plans for its manufacturing facility and implementing the correct CAM system was seen as a critical decision requiring due diligence for the subcontract manufacturer.
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22 June 2022
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Precision sensor manufacturer Micro-Epsilon has further extended its 3D sensor portfolio to include four different sensor ranges that perform 3D measurements on a wide variety of target objects and surface types in industrial environments.
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13 June 2022
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MANUFACTURERS AND customers benefit equally from an increase in production efficiency. One way to achieve this is the digitisation of production processes. But what exactly does that mean in practice and to what extent is the ‘smart factory’ changing the way work has been done so far? Phillip Hannesen provides insights into the digital change that is currently taking place in manufacturing at KEB Automation
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07 June 2022
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Following the launch of its dedicated eLearning platform, a key focus for the British Compressed Air Society’s Training and Development Committee will be continuing to develop its education and training initiatives, while reaching out to young apprentices and graduates and working to increase the number of women in the sector, says Meltem Soydan Middleton Duff
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06 June 2022
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TOPTICA PHOTONICS' TopWave 229 is a new choice for deep UV spectroscopists looking for an easy to use and reliable laser that enables the user to focus on their application rather than worrying about the light source.
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14 June 2022
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A PRESSURE reducing valve from steam specialist TLV Euro Engineering has been installed at King’s College Hospital in London and operating on a daily basis for nearly 14 years without an overhaul or spares fitted.
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30 May 2022
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It's no secret that despite its position as a top 10 manufacturing economy, the UK lags well behind its global counterparts when it comes to our use of industrial robots. According to the 2021 IRF World Robot Report, the UK ranks just 24th in the world robot density league with 101 units per 10,000 employees, far outpaced by countries such as China, Japan, Korea, the US, Germany, Italy and France. Globally, however, it is a promising picture – the average figure of 126 robots per 10,000 employees is nearly double what it was in 2015. This makes the UK’s continued reluctance to automate all the more surprising. Oliver Selby shares his thoughts on what could be holding the UK back, how companies like FANUC are helping to drive a change in mindset, and the surprising positives to come out of the pandemic
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18 May 2022
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The adoption of robotics and automation is increasing in UK manufacturing, but still lags behind the global average. Made Smarter is helping SMEs to leverage these machines to solve the productivity puzzle and unlock people-potential, explains Will Kinghorn
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18 May 2022
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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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16 May 2022
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Machine automation is no longer the future of manufacturing; it’s already here, says Mike Melzer
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16 May 2022
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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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10 May 2022
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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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06 May 2022
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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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05 May 2022
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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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04 May 2022
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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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04 May 2022
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Automation plays a key role in food packing, with sensors helping avoid costly production line stoppages, says Mark Weymouth
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28 April 2022
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From bottled drinks to textile manufacturing processes, optimising the quality and safety of water requires reliable measurement of nitrates and dissolved organic impurities. Continual, online monitoring provides the greatest reliability in measurement, says Greg Wainhouse
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28 April 2022
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SIMPLE INNOVATIONS to improve existing pneumatics technology can make a real difference to the way we build and commission machines, according to industrial automation specialist Festo.
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04 May 2022
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When it comes to choosing the right heat exchanger, the biggest factor is the nature of the materials being processed and the client’s requirements for the finished product – something that we refer to as the product identity, says Matt Hale
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