newsKnocking down the barriers to robotic automation
Nigel Platt looks at how developments in robotic automation are helping to tackle the common concerns that have held back the adoption of robots in UK manufacturing
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articlePrinting success
MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC has helped JK Machinery upgrade the design of an automated printing machine to deliver an enhanced, futureproof and cost-effective solution to its customers.
productDriving the Mars Rover
FROM THE first successful Mars Rover mission in 1997, DC motors from maxon have been used in most successful robot missions to the Red Planet. Andrew Gibson explores what it takes to make motors that can thrive in the challenging environment found on Mars.
productStep-by-step guide to tackling downtime
LEADING INDUSTRIAL IT solutions digital transformation partner and exclusive UK & Ireland distributor of AVEVA software, SolutionsPT is tackling downtime in industrial settings by releasing a step-by-step guide aimed at onsite operators and boardroom-based CEOs alike.
productTest compressed air systems with latest training course
The British Compressed Air Society (BCAS) is urging the industry to ensure that all employees that are responsible for maintaining compressed air systems are fully trained on the requirements of the Pressure Systems’ Safety Regulations 2000 (PSSR), and in particular, the importance of the written scheme of examination.
newsChilled mirror reference hygrometer
MICHELL’S OPTIDEW 401 chilled mirror hygrometer has proven itself to be a reliable and convenient reference hygrometer for humidity calibrations in Rotronic’s UKAS-accredited laboratory in Crawley, Sussex.
articleUptime and efficiency with retrofit cable protection
When it comes to retrofit cable protection systems, selecting the right system can help reduce installation time while protecting vulnerable or existing cabling that may be susceptible to damage from a wide range of external factors. Alex Smith identifies some of the areas to consider
newsRethinking automation in pharmaceutical processing
DESPITE THE growth in demand and market value, pharmaceutical manufacturing has by and large neglected many of the productivity and efficiency benefits presented by automation systems. George Walker, MD of pharmaceutical automation specialist Novotek UK and Ireland, explains how pharmaceutical manufacturers can find greater value in their automation layer.
articleSmoothing the design lifecycle with digital twins
Digital transformation is changing the traditional methods of machine and production line design, commissioning, and start-up. As a result manufacturers are turning to digital twins and emulation as a tool to research, test and validate their process in a virtual space, before making physical changes to plant layout and workflow
productSiemens steps up Industrial Network training
SIEMENS HAS boosted its professional training offering in industrial networks to combat the skills shortage among manufacturers modernising networks and becoming 5G ready.
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