Reducing Waste with Smart Checkweighing Solutions
Reducing waste in food manufacturing is essential for both efficiency and sustainability, and modern checkweighing systems have a key role to play, explains Frank Borrmann
The digitalisation trends impacting the use of input/output modules
A NEW breed of I/O module is being introduced to meet the fast-growing need for decentralised data processing. Schneider Electric’s Dave Sutton, product marketing manager for industrial automation, explores how businesses across industrial applications from simple to the most demanding can improve performance at the I/O level.
Manufacturing leaders warn of worsening skills crisis
A new industry survey has revealed deepening concern among UK manufacturers over the ongoing skills shortage, with 62% of firms reporting recruitment struggles and two-thirds believing the situation has worsened in the last six months
Lubrication: Getting the perfect balance
Common bearing lubrication mistakes can lead to premature failure, downtime, and higher costs. Understanding how to match the right lubricant, in the right quantity, at the right intervals can dramatically extend bearing life and reduce maintenance headaches, says Andrew Howard
Sarens marks major decommissioning milestone
In one of the heaviest single lifts ever completed by a crawler crane in Europe, Sarens has successfully hoisted a 1,850-ton load at Norway’s Wergeland base port hub
Sculpteo’s 3D printing expertise used to develop drone solutions
Utilising Sculpteo’s 3D Printing services has enabled Dronavia, a French specialist in safety systems for professional drones, to significantly reduce its time-to-market
Kia Slovakia drives uptime via motion solution modernisation
The important equipment upgrade streamlines programming, component changeovers, software migration, and version management using servo technologies from Rockwell Automation
Flow measurement for WFI loops: Preventing biofilm development
Biofilm formation poses a serious issue within WFI loops. While traditional Coriolis meters can exacerbate this challenge, Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) technology offers a cleaner, more precise alternative, says Damien Moran
Racks and robots for future ready warehousing
Integrating racking systems, pick towers and other storage solutions with mobile robots will provide transformative automation, says Edward Hutchison
Tackling mounting challenges to keep water and wastewater flowing
With the water and wastewater sector under increasing scrutiny and pressure to modernise, RS’s latest report explores how maintenance, safety, and inventory strategies can help tackle ageing infrastructure, unscheduled downtime, and rising environmental and regulatory demands
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