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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X-FAB Expands 180nm XH018 Process with New Isolation Class for Enhanced SPAD Integration
New module enables more compact designs resulting in reduced chip size X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE, the leading analog/mixed-signal and specialty foundry, has released a new isolation class within its 180nm XH018 semiconductor process. Designed to support more compact and efficient single-photon avalanche diode (SPAD) implementations, this new isolation class enables tighter functional integration, improved pixel…
Upgrading one of Australia’s first switch-mode CP installations
~ Early switch-mode CP adopters vindicated by years of successful protection and system management ~ Cathodic protection (CP) specialist Omniflex has completed a system upgrade for the switch-mode CP system installation protecting Yarra’s Edge, a premium residential precinct on Melbourne’s Yarra River, Australia, upgrading its remote monitoring with 4G connectivity. As the system upgrade coincides…
Car-like batteries are not the best medical cart batteries
Nowadays, most hospital record-keeping is done electronically. Therefore, medical carts that allow nurses to transport vital IT equipment between patient bedsides are invaluable. An effective power supply is important, and batteries offer a portable, reliable solution. When the first medical carts were released, IT equipment was powered solely by a wall socket or a heavy…
Vacuum Compatible Laser Beam Expanders
Optical Surfaces Ltd. has announced its reflective beam expanders are now available with the option to optimally operate in high vacuum environments, expanding or reducing high power laser beams. Benefiting from a high throughput off-axis design, these beam expanders provide an unobstructed output and highly efficient transmission. The reflective design of these beam expanders is…
The case for custom ICs in cleanroom sensors
~ Why reliability and accuracy matter ~ Achieving cleanroom certification is a non-negotiable for electronics and pharmaceutical companies. But to meet cleanroom standards, manufacturers must be able to accurately measure the conditions of these environments. Here, Ross Turnbull, Director of Business Development and Product Engineering at industrial ASIC expert Swindon Silicon Systems, explains the role…
Razor sharp export approach leads to £4m Egyptian order for Brandauer
A Birmingham manufacturer has sealed a £4m export order that will see it play a crucial role in developing the male grooming products of the future. Brandauer, which employs 64 people at its world class factories in Newtown and Aldridge, will stamp ultra-thin stainless-steel components for use in disposable razors produced by LORD International in…
MaxiMill – S-Power glides through cast iron thanks to its high tooth count
Efficient milling of cast iron with MaxiMill – S-Power from CERATIZIT Cast iron machining can be tricky, with issues like heavy tool wear, extreme burr formation and breakouts on workpiece edges potentially jeopardising efficiency. This is where the milling cutters in CERATIZIT’s Maximill – S-Power series come in. With a high tooth count and double-sided…
Precision engineering firm invests £250,000 to Enhance quality control
Basildon-based Rodwell Powell, a leading specialist in precision machining for the aerospace, defence, marine, construction and other industries, has invested £250,000 in a comprehensive renovation of its inspection department. The centrepiece of the upgrade was the acquisition of two coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) manufactured by LK Metrology at its Castle Donington, Derbyshire factory. They are…
AHP Merkle’s energy-efficient electrohydraulic linear actuators for pressing, joining, forming, clinching, and punching applications
Our latest generation of presses transforms the hydraulic press into a CNC-powered solution that excels in accuracy, dynamics, and energy efficiency. A prime example is our current project featuring AHP Merkle’s energy-efficient electrohydraulic linear drives. This innovation not only offers unparalleled opportunities for our clients but also presents a game-changing chance for you to advance…
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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…