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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Why are Lightweight slewing rings, (bearings) rapidly becoming the first choice for design engineers in demanding motion control applications, for example in the aerospace and defense industries? Quite simply, where absolute accuracy, optimum mechanical performance and good corrosion resistance is essential, lightweight slewing rings are proven in the most challenging applications. Karl Brundell, MD of […]
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One industry, countless applications. Plastics technology not only requires a wide range of machines, but also drive components that can be flexibly adapted. Benjamin Mönnig, Head of Application Sales at KEB Automation, explains what is important in plastics technology and why increased sustainability and plastics processing can work together in practice. In which areas of […]
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Designing an automated system to fit up to 36,000 protective caps per day onto office chair castors might seem an unusual and challenging application for servo drives and controllers. However, it’s a good example of how today’s motion control and automation technology can help manufacturers’ to increase productivity and reduce costs. Bulky objects such as […]
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Compressed air and fluid power specialist Thorite will launch its new dedicated Electronic Automation (EA) Team at the Southern Manufacturing & Electronics show in February. The Bradford based company will also be unveiling new products and technology at the event, to be held at the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre in Hampshire from February […]
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