Manufacturing
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Welding is one of the more hazardous processes in manufacturing. Arc flash injuries are particularly concerning, as they arise suddenly and carry severe consequences. Given these risks, many manufacturers have turned to robotic welding solutions, but these systems are not a perfect fix. While automation does reduce welding-related hazards, it does not eliminate them. Robotic…
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Hotel Chocolat, a prominent UK-based chocolatier, is set to invest £10 million to expand its manufacturing plant in Royston. This significant investment will facilitate the creation of 50 new jobs, reinforcing the company’s dedication to the UK manufacturing sector. Hotel Chocolat plans to launch 25 new stores across the UK next year, with locations including…
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SICK UK has officially launched its SICK Augmented Reality Assistant (SARA), providing limitless data visibility and information via augmented reality at the exact location it is needed through handheld digital devices. In June, SICK UK unveiled its SICK Augmented Reality Assistant (SARA) at Smart Factory Expo 2024. The intuitive augmented reality app provides data visualisation…
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AMETEK Land, a manufacturer of high-end instruments for industrial infrared temperature measurement, has supplied a 28-camera system for one of the world’s largest ethylene producers. Ethylene is produced via gas and liquid crackers that react steam and hydrocarbons (usually either ethane or naphtha) in coils designed to withstand high temperatures. The temperatures are measured, often…
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Embracing the Industrial IoT transformation The Industrial Internet of Things (Industrial IoT or IIoT) landscape is evolving rapidly, driven by technological advancements, safety considerations, and the need for efficient, secure, and scalable solutions. The IIoT revolution is reshaping the dynamic use-condition landscape, demanding robust and efficient computing solutions right at the network edge. More specifically,…
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In recent years, the service robot market has experienced profound changes, driven by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. These technologies have enabled the creation of robots capable of performing a wide array of tasks with unprecedented accuracy and efficiency. Consequently, the service robot sector has seen exponential growth, outpacing the industrial robot…
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Integral System, a specialist in the distribution and assembly of industrial IT solutions, has expanded its IIoT portfolio with the addition of TCT’s E-Green Sensor, an innovative self-powered IoT current sensor that operates autonomously without the need for wiring or batteries. The sensor employs residual energy recovery technology, or energy harvesting, ensuring it does not…
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RDL Technologies has significantly enhanced its operations by acquiring a MecWash Systems industrial parts washing machine. The three-stage, general purpose system reliably cleans and dries over 350,000 contaminated components at the factory each month, consistently delivering outstanding results. RDL Technologies wanted a parts washing machine that was capable of improving the productivity and efficiency of…
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Manufacturers face rising energy and labour costs, regulatory pressures, and growing environmental responsibilities. Among their common challenges is waste management inefficiency. Traditionally, industrial waste bins, especially in expansive setups like automotive production lines, are emptied on fixed schedules, often before they are full, leading to resource wastage. Internet of Things (IoT) technology offers a solution…
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Net Zero Week, which is running from the 6-12 July 2024, reflects how a term coined to refer to the process of balancing out carbon emissions produced by reducing or removing them from the atmosphere, has grown into a wider movement, and one recognised by the IoT industry as it leverages technologies to cut back…
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