Adrian Waine, an award winning industrial photographer, shows how rugged industrial environments are worthy of good photography and can be transformed into outstanding images which turn heads and get your company noticed for all the right reasons.
Automated Shop Floors Where Cobots Work Alongside Operators Are No Longer The Future, But Rather The Present. Whether They Are Used In Manufacturing Packaging, Warehousing, Maintenance Or Training – Collaborative Solutions Are Already Changing The Way We Operate And, Ultimately, The Industrial World We Know. Easy To Program And Install, They Are Also Ideal For Entry-Level Automation Applications.
This month Manufacturing Update editor Taylor Owens sits down with Chris Slay, Director of Skill Provision. We discussed the continuous issue regarding skill shortages within the engineering sector
The Internet of Things (IOT) refers to the huge and ever-growing network of intelligent devices and computers that are
connected and sharing vast amounts of real time data. When we talk about the Industrial Internet of Things, we’re referring to the same general ideas as above, but Industrial IoT refers more specifically to the devices, processes and people associated with industries like manufacturing and infrastructure.
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Connector specialist releases whitepaper on Stingray 7 Series connectors
PEI-Genesis, a leading provider of custom connector and cable solutions has released a comprehensive whitepaper detailing the Stingray 7 series connectors, designed by Amphenol. This whitepaper introduces groundbreaking magnetic technology, designed to revolutionise communication in challenging environments, and showcases the advanced features of the Stingray 7 series. Titled Crucial connectors: Stingray 7 connectors empower body-worn…
PP C&A enjoys extra coating with P2i deal extension
A coating technology specialist that protects millions of electronic devices every year has extended its manufacturing outsourcing partnership with PP Control & Automation (PP C&A). P2i, which celebrated its 20th birthday last year, is using the West Midlands based manufacturer to help it bring its new 18L machine to market, delivering a solution that applies…
Renishaw and IDEKO inaugurate a new R&D facility in the Basque Country to drive advanced manufacturing innovations
The global leading metrology company, Renishaw, and the research centre IDEKO, have inaugurated a new Renishaw Solutions Centre in Elgoibar (Gipuzkoa), Spain. The new Research & Development (R&D) facility aims to develop innovative solutions in advanced manufacturing. This laboratory, located on the premises of the Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA) member centre, forms part…
THERMAL IMAGING FOR DATA CENTERS
Data center maintenance teams have a big share in safeguarding the critical resource that customers and businesses depend upon. Fortunately, they have one secret weapon that enables them to spot issues in an early stage before they turn into big problems: FLIR thermal imaging. The data center market has seen a massive growth in recent…
Emerson Software Adds Advanced Capabilities
PAC Machine Edition 10.6 Release adds a PLC Simulator and performance improvements to its integrated development environment, improving developer productivity. Emerson has announced the release of PAC Machine Edition (PME) 10.6, the integrated development environment software used to configure and manage control system devices, including PACSystems programmable logic controllers (PLCs), QuickPanel human-machine interfaces (HMIs), and…
New Seco Face Milling Cutter offers high flexibility and ease of use
The new generation of the Seco Octomill 06 Face Milling Cutter provides significant improvements to ease-of-use, flexibility and stability. The cutter ensures self-centering of inserts for reliable, error-free positioning and incorporates a multi-insert pocket design that accommodates a variety of insert types for a range of applications. Easy to use and reliable Octomill 06 self-centering…
Providing visibility over critical infrastructure
~ Sequence of events monitors pinpoint root cause of problems ~ Sequence of events recorders (SER) or sequence of event monitors (SOE) play a significant role in monitoring and maintaining critical infrastructure; by logging alarms and events in real-time, and in chronological order, to provide visibility to users and help identify the root cause of…
The analogue advantage for nuclear power
~ Why the stringent regulations of the nuclear industry mean that plant managers still favour analogue excitation systems over digital ~ In an era where digital technology reigns supreme, the nuclear industry stands apart, relying on analogue excitation systems for its most safety-critical functions. Here Douglas Cope, director at excitation system specialist Excitation Engineering Services…
THE ART OF PRECISION IN HIGH-VOLUME MANUFACTURING
Jochen Kern, Head of Sales and Marketing, micrometal Group In the world of precision manufacturing, achieving a balance between precision, cost, and scalability is an ongoing challenge. micrometal Group, a leading player in the photo-chemical etching (PCE) sector (sometimes referred to as photo-chemical machining), has mastered this delicate balance through its innovative in-line process, unique…
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CWM Automation
Based in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, CWM Automation is an established manufacturer of automated filling, end of line and bespoke machinery. CWM has spent over 15 years designing and building automated equipment for a wide range of industries, including dairy, desserts, soups, beverages, bakery and household goods.
Packaging Innovations and Empack returns to NEC Birmingham for 2022
Packaging Innovations and Empack 2022 will reunite the entire packaging community when the UK’s flagship event returns to Birmingham’s NEC on 25 and 26 May. The event will feature a sold-out show floor with over 280 leading exhibitors presenting their newest innovations and technologies, allowing visitors to get up close to the industry’s most cutting-edge…
Skills Provision Interview with Chris Slay
This month Engineering Update editor Taylor Owens sits down with Chris Slay, Director of Skill Provision. We discussed the continuous issue regarding skill shortages within the engineering sector. Hi Chris, thank you so much for taking the time out to sit with us today. I would like to firstly ask for a brief introduction to…
Toyota Material Handling and Interroll automate
Imnasa’s distribution center in Spain
Toyota Material Handling and Interroll, have installed a powerful and efficient conveyor system for Imnasa in Campllong near Girona, Spain. Core components of the new material-handling solution are the Modular Conveyor Platform (MCP), the RollerDrive EC 5000 and the MultiControl from Interroll. The state-of-the-art system, which spans around 360 meters, automates the flow of goods…
What’s trending for Distribution Centres in 2022
UK Distribution Centres (DCs) in 2022 have some major challenges if they want to keep up with demand and unprecedented rapid e-commerce growth, plus Covid-19 and Brexit has increased labour problems, which is leaving DCs struggling to find qualified workers. Preparing DCs for the coming year means understanding the onslaught of potential new business. Online…
HMRC reports 16% increase in SME’s claiming R&D Tax Credits*
We ask Henry Poultney of R&D tax relief consultants Fiducia to analyse HMRC’s annual published statistical survey of companies claiming R&D tax credits. HMRC’s latest published annual report on companies claiming R&D tax relief once again demonstrates an annual increase in the number of companies claiming this increasingly popular tax relief. Analysis of the financial…
Engaging employees in sustainable manufacturing
Turn off the aircon, limit printing, separate waste — these are all good tips for office workers, but whatabout the factory floor? Resources on how to engage employees in green initiatives tend to focus onwhite collar jobs, but engaging the production departments is just as important. Here Neil Ballinger,head of EMEA at automation parts supplier…
Large order received in South Korea
Sant’Antonino, Switzerland, December 20, 2021. Interroll reports a large order for delivery to a SouthKorean e-commerce company. It comprises the delivery of Interroll’s Modular Conveyor Platform(MCP), which is designed for highly efficient and flexible material-flow processes. The contractamounts to a lower double-digit million Swiss franc figure. The new order comes after Interroll received other large…
Lipstick, Powder and Pick
Cosmetics distribution operation sees efficiency boost after automated investment. For the retail industry it’s not about the technology, it’s about remaining competitive and driving an improved customer service whilst keeping a keen eye on the bottom line. Kardex Remstar is seeing a real requirement in enabling ‘real-time’ optimisation, which is then reflected in an increase…