New starting points for building a smart food factory
Once equipment is automated, it becomes easier to achieve product variations on-the-fly, which means food producers, for example, can adapt what they produce to meet changing demand.
Once equipment is automated, it becomes easier to achieve product variations on-the-fly, which means food producers, for example, can adapt what they produce to meet changing demand.
Distributed in the UK by Spectrum Metrology, the 4D InSpec XL surface defect gauge has won the 2019 Prism award in Test and Measurement.
Wilkinson Star is now UK and Eire distributor for Weltek airfed grinding and welding systems which meet the new HSE protective directive for welding on mild steel.
A Mitsubishi Electric robot / PLC / HMI combination has provided PCE Automation with an ideal solution for its latest take-out system for plastic injection stretch blow moulding (ISBM) machinery.
In December 2018, Master Abrasives was appointed UK and Ireland representative for Microdiamant’s diamond products and solutions for fine grinding, lapping and polishing applications. Now, it also offers the company’s metallography products.
The FlexChain detection system from SICK is a new way of configuring light grids that is said to offer unprecedented freedom for automated plant and machinery applications.
ABB has expanded its all-compatible drives offering to include the ACS6080 medium voltage (MV) drive for critical applications.
Having achieved a 50% increase in sales during 2018, Svantek, a manufacturer of high performance noise and vibration instrumentation, has underlined its commitment to further growth with the promotion of Aidan Hubbard from applications engineer to sales manager.
Industrial supplies specialist, Brammer Buck & Hickman has launched the Cutline range of high-performance cutting tools.
ABB has launched a range of IEC Food Safe stainless steel motors for applications in the food and beverage industry that need frequent sanitation.
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