With an extensive range of versatile Screw Cap Recappers, Micronic increases the efficiency of the sample storage or testing process by accelerating the capping and decapping of screw cap tubes. Micronic offers two product lines, the Screw Cap Recapper CS500 series and the Screw Cap Recapper CS700 series. The recappers are compatible with either 96-well, […]
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Hyster has launched its new J7.0–9.0XNL forklift series with fully integrated lithium-ion batteries. The zero-emissions electric lift trucks with 7-9 tonnes of lift capacity offer comparable diesel engine performance, and rapid opportunity charging. Achieving 100% charge in just 80 minutes, the new trucks have high voltage lithium-ion batteries and the endurance to support three shift […]
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A manufacturing collaboration born in the West Midlands is helping satisfy increasing demand for industrial inventory management solutions in the midst of Covid-19. PP Control & Automation and Solihull-based inventory management at the point of use specialist Inventor-e has signed a deal that will extend its partnership to make the most of £multi-million global opportunities […]
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The electronics industry is always looking for faster, better and cheaper manufacturing techniques. Central to progressing this ideal in the future will be Artificial Intelligence (AI), a core element of the Industry 4.0 revolution. To ensure they are ready and at the forefront of this technology transformation, Altus Group, a leading distributor of capital equipment […]
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The BIG KAISER fine boring technology that is available in the UK from Industrial Tooling Corporation (ITC), has been delivering impressive results for automotive manufacturers on the continent. Applying expert knowledge and combining this with digital technology and optimised indexable inserts, Schmauser Müller Metalltechnik has substantially increased process reliability and efficiency with its new fine […]
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RTITB has unveiled its new online Shop, providing a range of training materials, visual aids, accessories and more, to support Instructors delivering forklift and plant operator and HGV driver training. “Recent months have highlighted how critical workplace transport and logistics operations are,” says Laura Nelson, Managing Director for RTITB. “That’s exactly why Instructors need fast […]
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That’s the message from Jo Reid, managing director of digital agency Calvium, which designs and develops robust mobile solutions that deliver business critical services. The “fail fast, fail often” mantra is the foundation for agile companies to deliver large projects and to change organisational culture. This philosophy responds to the many and well-known failures in […]
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The Covid-19 virus outbreak has changed the world’s attitude towards hygiene and especially shared touch surfaces. This is our new normal. Hard surfaces such as touchscreens have been identified as part of the cross contamination problem. Irish company Kastus® are proud to launch a new range of commercial antimicrobial and antiviral screen protectors as businesses […]
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One of the UK’s leading engineering specialists has just completed its largest ever rapid tooling project as demand for shorter lead times intensifies. MetLase, which is a joint venture between Rolls-Royce and Unipart, has designed and manufactured a stainless steel tool measuring 4 metres in diameter and capable of holding a component 2 metres tall. […]
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The finalists for this year’s Talent in Logistics Awards have been announced. Winners will be revealed at the annual awards event, which will take place online on the evening of 1st October 2020. “We are absolutely thrilled that despite this year’s challenges, logistics organisations have taken the time to submit really inspiring, high quality award […]
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