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When dual-arm robots learn to see

WITH THE GL-THTeasy system, Glaub Automation & Engineering has developed a robot cell for assembling printed circuit boards using through-hole technology. The core components are a dual-arm collaborative robot and several Cognex cameras

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How to avoid hidden costs

As industrial companies are looking to save costs across their system and plants, one of the most important actions a manufacturer can take is to consider the total cost of ownership (TCO) of its components. Allen Dowers explains how this calculation ensures engineers can avoid hidden costs and operate as economically as possible

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Precision water quality analysis

Maintaining water quality standards is essential to the effective operation of many processes, especially in the food and beverage sector. There are numerous parameters that need to be monitored and accuracy as well as repeatability are crucial for operators’ confidence. Bürkert’s compact, modular water quality analysis solution offers an automated process that delivers precision monitoring for a wide variety of applications.

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Advanced redundant control system

EMERSON HAS released its ASCO 141 Series Advanced Redundant Control System (ARCS) to provide a redundant solution for a variety of emergency shutdown valve applications, such as those found in the chemical, power, oil and gas industries.

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Injecting innovation into manufacturing

WHEN BELFAST-based manufacturer of custom-made metal and plastic parts, Crossen Engineering, witnessed an extraordinary increase in demand for its services it turned to FANUC’s ROBOSHOT α-S100iA in a bid to increase productivity.

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Improving motor spec to boost pump efficiency

FOR THE past two decades, equipment manufacturers, users and regulators have been tackling excessive energy consumption. This has led to the development of higher efficiency standards for motors and the adoption of variable speed drive (VSD) technologies to better match energy use and demand

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AC servo system with motion safety functionality

OMRON HAS launched its new 1S Series AC Servo drives and motors, which include motion safety. This ensures machine operator safety, shortens commissioning time and minimises machine downtime and production losses. Integrating motion safety functions into the servo drives and motors also minimises costs, components and wiring complexity.

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