SWITZERLAND-BASED Pfiffner Group has announced a new, high voltage air-insulated switchgear (AIS) circuit breaker for substations which uses an SF6-free and F-gas free as its insulation media, helping to set a new standard for the safe and sustainable operation of electrical grids.
A £25m industry-led programme to tackle supply chain woes head-on has opened applications to businesses and academia across the UK.
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
In a bid to reduce downtime caused by inefficient legacy coding equipment, Whitby Seafoods commissioned Clearmark Solutions to install a Zodiac HS Thermal Transfer Overprinter (TTO) and Vulcan Print and Apply Labeller on two of its packaging-house lines.
HART DOORS has completed an installation of five Speedor Minis, the high-performance interior roller door which delivers higher operating speeds than traditional sectional doors or roller shutters, for an international helicopter manufacturer.
Looking back over the first half 2022, the market for Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) continues to be buoyant. This growth is driven by three significant factors: the growth in the construction industry and the need for flexibility and sustainability in warehousing and the facilities management sectors, says Vicki Allen
HART DOOR Systems has completed the installation of five steel shutters on a major Northumberland grain silo which had suffered significant damage to its existing shutters caused by storm Arwen.
HENKEL THROUGH through its well-known Loctite brand is partnering with Porsche in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, the only all-electric motorsport series.
CHAS HAS introduced CHAS Elite, a comprehensive compliance solution which enables buyers and suppliers to demonstrate their regulatory compliance around health and safety, environmental issues, modern slavery, diversity, equality and inclusion.
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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