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Why ERPs are failing service businesses

MAINSTREAM ERP providers don’t cater for service. It’s just a fact, most ERPs were designed for manufacturers and focus on finance, not service. And those service staff are left struggling with day to day operations knowing the decision-makers will never agree to replace their system. But, you don’t necessarily need to change your ERP says Gary Jones, head of sales at Service Geeni.

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Beckhoff introduces new Solution Provider programme

GLOBAL AUTOMATION technology manufacturer, Beckhoff Automation, has announced the launch of its Solution Provider programme – a scheme that aims to couple end users with trusted, competent partners in order to deliver best-in-class solutions by combining innovative and creative products and knowledge.

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Component repair times cut with laser metal deposition

MANY INDUSTRIAL applications harbour challenging operating conditions such as corrosive or erosive atmospheres and high temperatures. Every component of rotating machinery used in these conditions needs to operate reliably to ensure an extended overall service life for the equipment. In many cases, specialist coatings form an important part of the design from the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) (or upgrade) and these must be reconditioned or improved during any maintenance project.

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NH fuse switch disconnectors

Quick installation, with focus on safety: Mersen offers two versions of its new NH fuse switch disconnector series in size 000. The Multibloc 000.RST9 is being launched as a bus bar version for mounting on 60mm bus bar systems, while the Multibloc 000.ST9 is available in the mounting plate version with a width of only 53mm.

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National Robotarium to develop made-to-measure 3D laser beams

RESEARCHERS AT the National Robotarium, hosted by Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, have secured £586,000 to develop 3D laser beams whose shape can be changed. The innovation is set to transform the manufacturing and healthcare technology industries, making it easier and cheaper to produce products that require highly-precise manufacturing, such as medical equipment and mobile devices.

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