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Cougar Automation rebrands to Actemium Automation

CONTROL SYSTEMS integrator Cougar Automation is now operating as Actemium Automation, one of the UK’s largest automation providers. The rebrand signifies the company’s strength and growth ambitions in the control and software automation market.

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Fragmented approach to Industry 4.0 could undermine growth

WHILE UK manufacturers are investing in trials of Industry 4.0 technologies, few have yet completed their integration and – in many cases – digital transformation programmes have only reached an ‘initial stage’, according to joint research carried out by Cranfield University and management consultancy, Vendigital.

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Automotive OEMS urged to review supply chains

WITH THE global semiconductor shortage continuing to impact global production schedules, ESI Automotive is urging automotive OEMs to take a systems-level look at their supply chains and take immediate action to minimise the risk of over-reliance.

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Chemical manufacturer boosts production

A CHEMICAL manufacturer has increased production, flexibility and control through a ‘game-changing’ automation solution. Hampshire-based GEO Specialty Chemicals (GEO) develops and manufactures high purity chemicals. It produces over 300 products for more than 1000 customers in the coatings, adhesives, medical, water treatment and construction markets.

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Siemens to build advanced 2-pole electric motor

SIEMENS LDA has received an order from a Chinese customer to deliver a machine with dual shaft extension. It can be used in motor operation with a power of 105MW and as generator with up to 129MVA in power generation mode. The 2-pole electric motor will have efficiency of in excess of 98%.

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