IN THE face of unprecedented demand for new aircraft, robotics specialist FANUC is helping the aerospace industry to increase production efficiency and boost output. Over the past five years, FANUC has supported Airbus with its in-house robotics strategy, culminating in Airbus developing a robotic drilling system which employs a FANUC M-800iA/60 six-axis robot.
While progress has been made towards addressing systematic errors in safety systems, further work remains to be done. A concerted effort involving clear specification, expert guidance, and the adoption of software tools can significantly contribute to improving the reliability of the SIF, explains Mark Hodgins
Heat exchangers are commonly used for a wide range of purposes in the food industry, from pasteurisation, sterilisation and evaporation to general heating and cooling.
THE PPMA Show organisers, Automate UK, have been busy planning the UK’s largest processing and packaging event to ensure it will be yet another spectacular show between 24-26 September at the NEC Birmingham.
THE MANUFACTURING Technologies Association (MTA) is delighted to welcome the new government and its robust commitment to revitalising the UK’s manufacturing and technology sectors.
Swedish pulp producer Södra Cell approached two of its suppliers in 2019 with a vision of leveraging digitalisation technologies as part of a successful project to transition to a fact-based, data-driven maintenance operation
A rising number of manufacturing, 3PL, e-commerce and warehouse operations are seeking to reduce their supply base and find single-source solutions
THE MATERIAL handling industry plays a vital role in keeping goods and materials moving, whether that is storing, retrieving or transporting. The UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA) is taking important steps to address talent shortage in the material handling industry.
Intelligent airflow control systems offer a range of benefits for companies that require extraction and filtration as part of their processes, including a rapid ROI, and enhanced performance and productivity
Keeping abreast of the evolving sensor technology landscape will help industrial operators get a better picture of asset health, says Milesh Patel
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