Manufacturing
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The question of how technologies like 5G and IoT will shape future factories centres on the advantages these technologies bring, and the subsequent opportunities they open up. These technologies represent a significant shift in how manufacturing operates, creating “smart” factories with real-time data exchange and machine-to-machine communications. According to a Microsoft report that commissioned IoT…
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Cincoze, a rugged embedded computer brand, has recently introduced the DV-1100 series, an industrial computing solution tailored for Edge computing. This series strikes a balance between robust performance and essential input/output capabilities, making it highly suitable for large-scale Edge computing projects globally. The DV-1100 is particularly adept at handling applications demanding real-time, large-scale image processing,…
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Acquisition will expand ABB’s strong position in industrial emission measurement, addressing the world’s energy and sustainability challenges Födisch Group offers advanced measurement and analytical solutions for the energy and industrial sectors, with tens of thousands of devices installed worldwide Widening its portfolio to meet customers’ most demanding measurement requirements, the expansion will add 250 employees…
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microSHIFT, in partnership with the Taiwan Smart Electric Bicycle Association (TSEBA), recently hosted a presentation on the 5G smart production lines they’d deployed, at the Taichung GIS Convention Centre. The event saw participation from key industry players, including FlexLink, Inventec, and NewWave, alongside numerous bicycle supply chain manufacturers from Central Taiwan. Since 2023, the Administration…
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Asset tracking as an industry has experienced tremendous growth, expected to grow from $5 billion in 2024 to $9.2 billion by 2029, according to figures put out by Research and Markets. Conversation revolving around asset tracking focuses on the precision of location services, as well as the kind of connectivity offered by GPS, Bluetooth and…
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An apprentice at Berwick-based Allan Brothers has won a regional award. Rafal Krzeminski won the ‘Engineering/Manufacturing Apprentice of the Year’ category of the 2024 North East Apprenticeship Awards. The awards, organised by National World, celebrate the achievements of some of the region’s most talented apprentices and the employers, colleges and training providers who provide those…
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The adoption of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) for asset tracking has proved a transformative technology, by leveraging features like energy efficiency, precision in location tracking and cost-effectiveness to improve asset tracking and differentiate it from older tracking technologies, such as passive Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), GPS and Wi-Fi. Conventional asset tracking relied on manual methods…
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Maximise floor space and cost savings by combining the capabilities of Fortress Technology metal detectors and checkweighers into a robust, hygienic and fully integrated system. Processing at 150 ppm, the Raptor Combination system ensures exceptional performance and sensitivity, providing food safety and weight compliance for packers and food processors. Live and historical batch statistics offer…
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Conveyor lubrication technology specialist RotaLube has launched the RotaLube ECO Lubrication Kit which brings the precision of its patented sprocket-shaped applicator to a handheld, user-friendly format, offering significant benefits in both cost and operational efficiency for a wide range of industries. RotaLube’s original sprocket-shaped applicator was developed to address the issue of inefficient lubrication in…
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CEMBRE has created the EWO series, the innovative generation of split cable entry systems with IP66-rated protective grommets. The EWO cable entry system frame opens and closes, making it easier than ever to insert grommets and install cables. Thanks to the wide range of formats and sizes available, the EWO series cable entry systems are…
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