What to ask to select the correct gear unit for your application A species of British insects, called planthoppers, have a row of small teeth on each leg that interlock together. As the planthopper jumps, the teeth ensure its legs rotate and extend at the same time. Essentially, the insect has gears. Mimicking nature, industrial […]
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The BLV-R series of BLDC motors and drivers is based on Oriental Motor’s BLV series. The new BLDC series offers improved positional feedback, DC voltage range, STO (safe torque off) ability, speed range and speed stability. It is also engineered to be smaller and to have lower power consumption. The BLV-R series is specifically designed […]
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Aurrigo International plc, a leading international provider of transport technology solutions, has signed a formal partnership agreement with Changi Airport Group (Singapore) Pte Ltd for the continued joint development and testing of the company’s autonomous vehicles, Auto-Dolly and Auto-DollyTug and its airport simulation software platform Auto-Sim. The multi-year partnership with CAG provides an opportunity for the […]
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Firstly, thank you for speaking with us, could you give us a brief overview DocuWare and the company’s main aims? From manufacturing and retail to healthcare and government, DocuWare provides businesses with industry-leading digital document management and automated workflow software. We help over 15,000 companies worldwide to capture, route and securely archive their most important […]
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Outsourcing non-core manufacturing activities could provide a hidden answer to industry’s growing skills shortage according to one of the sector’s leading CEOs. PP Control & Automation’s Tony Hague believes companies, struggling with the recruitment puzzle, are missing out on a golden opportunity to solve their ‘people woes’ and become faster and more efficient in the […]
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Coordinate measuring machines are used for high precision quality and parts inspection. Optical distance sensors are increasingly being used for this purpose to replace conventional mechanical gauges. There are numerous reasons for using non-contact sensors: the measurement is reactionless, fast and offers high resolution. Modern optical sensors such as laser triangulation sensors, laser scanners and […]
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When it created a vertically positioned twin-spindle tool and cutter grinding machine concept back in 2014, VOLLMER broke all the realms of convention with its VGrind. The reward for this bold and ingenious design was an extremely successful machine that after almost 8 years of evolution, has become one of the industry’s best-selling machine tools. […]
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The way to sustainable warehousing is through automation, says Craig Whitehouse, Managing Director of Invar Integration. Creating more sustainable logistics operations is a priority for businesses, governments and increasingly, consumers. The warehouse is the beating heart of the supply chain, but it may not be immediately obvious that investment in warehouse automation can significantly contribute […]
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Higher and degree apprenticeships are the focus for Leeds College of Building as the country marks National Apprenticeship Week 2023 (#NAW2023). Taking place this week from 6th – 12th February, #NAW2023 is the 16th annual celebration of apprenticeships. The week brings together businesses and apprentices across the country to shine a light on the positive impact that […]
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With more than 38 machine tools on the shop floor, Shannon Precision Engineering Ltd (SPE) is a major subcontract machining outfit on the Emerald Isle. With a world-class manufacturing program that utilises systems like Kaizen, the SPE staff includes Six Sigma Black Belts and Lean Manufacturing Green Belts. To ensure production meets the stringent quality […]
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