Manufacturing
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Contrinex is renowned as a technology leader for sensors and the long sensing range of it’s ‘500 Series’ inductive sensors are trusted by an Automotive sub-supplier to verify the presence of a metal washer. The 20mm rated operating distance of Contrinex’s M18 inductive sensor was essential in achieving reliable sensing at a safe distance in…
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Logistex Announces Collaborative Partnership with Geekplus – to Further Enhance Warehouse Automation
Logistex, a leading provider of warehouse automation solutions, is excited to announce a fundamental partnership with Geekplus, a global leader in autonomous mobile robot (AMR) and smart logistics solutions. This collaboration combines the profound knowledge of warehouse automation Logistex has with Geekplus’s advanced robotic technology, with the goal of transforming the logistics sector and elevating…
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IoT solutions for hazardous industrial environments are transforming high-risk industries like petrochemicals and refineries. The challenges and risks associated with deploying electronic equipment in these volatile zones are significant, but innovative solutions are emerging to address these concerns effectively. IoT Insider was invited to the Actility-hosted “Hazardous Area Certified IoT Solutions for the Process Industries”…
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~ Key design considerations for electrical connector solutions used in the harsh environments often found in the military sector ~ In the world of electrical connectors, there is an abundance of options to choose from, which can make identifying the right choice a difficult task. This is made more difficult in mission-critical industries with specific…
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Clean Type Addition to Superior Cost-Efficient YK-XE SCARA Robot Series Yamaha Robotics, Factory Automation Section is pleased to announce that the Company is adding the new clean type YK-XEC series to its YK-XE series – high operational and cost performance SCARA robots. This model is ideal for automated work in clean rooms and will be…
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Eviden and Samotics announced a new strategic partnership. The collaboration will bring a comprehensive remote asset monitoring solution to global industrial companies and deliver advanced data analytics to drive energy-efficient operations, and reduced energy waste. Through this partnership, Eviden’s Intelligent Asset Management portfolio will be enhanced with Samotics’ predictive maintenance system SAM4, bringing to market…
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The PPMA (Processing & Packaging Machinery Association) Group of Associations has re-branding and has changed its name to AutomateUK to better represent the needs of its membership and their end user customers in the ever-changing manufacturing landscape. The forward-looking move was announced at the trade associations annual chairman’s lunch in London on 1 December and…
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The recent ‘Value of Reliability’ survey by ABB reveals that over two-thirds of industrial companies encounter unscheduled outages at least monthly, costing an average business nearly $125,000 per hour. Yet, 21% of these businesses still depend on reactive maintenance strategies. Conducted by Sapio Research in July 2023, the survey collected opinions from 3,215 maintenance decision-makers…
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The winners of the 2023 WorldSkills UK Industrial Robotics competition, held in conjunction with FANUC UK, have been announced at an awards ceremony in Manchester. Representing the best of the UK’s rising robotics talent, Hannah Currie and Peter O’Neill from Northern Regional College in Northern Ireland beat over 50 talented young apprentices and students to…
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ABB Robotics is expanding its industrial SCARA robot portfolio with the addition of the IRB 930. The new robot, compromising three variants capable of handling 12 kg and 22 kg payloads, has been designed to meet the demands of new growth opportunities in traditional and new markets. “Our latest SCARA addition broadens our portfolio, offering…
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