Manufacturers can maximise energy and operational efficiency by using advanced Internet of Things ( IoT) energy insights sensors, advises Mike Cumby of Centrica Business Solutions. Low cost IoT sensors are unlocking higher productivity and big energy savings across industry – providing a smart solution to hyper inflation, decarbonisation and operational efficiency. By combining wireless sensor technology […]
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A family-run Hertfordshire business has sealed a major supermarket deal after impressing buyers during a primetime Channel 4 TV show. The Greek Farmer, which was started by Tony Charalambides when he moved into Langley Hill Farm in Hitchin, will supply over 15,000 packs of its cured meat to Aldi stores in the UK after it […]
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More off-the-shelf data/power contact combinations now available for Gecko-MT Harwin has expanded the contact layout options of its Gecko-MT high-reliability (Hi-Rel) connectors. Announced at Electronica in Munich, the new variants have been added to complement the existing symmetrical 2-power/8-signal and 4-power/8-signal layouts. There are 6 new contact arrangements that feature 2 to 6 power contacts […]
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CORE Lighting takes illuminating of outdoor events to the next level with GPS and Wifi-enabled innovation Siemens graduate engineers collaborated with CORE Lighting Limited, UK’s leading wireless lighting solutions company, to develop an innovative geolocation lighting system. These were used as part of the Green Space Dark Skies project and were seen illuminating many skylines […]
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Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2023, the UK’s largest and longest running annual engineering show and arguably the most comprehensive, will be held from 7th to 9th February at the 20,000 sq ft Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre. The event has been running continuously since 1998, except for in 2021 due to Covid-19. As usual, […]
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Manual milling machines and lathes both have particular uses that often need clarification. When starting a project, you must have the most suitable machine for the job. Understanding the difference between a lathe and a milling machine can help you endure you have the right equipment to get the end product you desire. Machine Features […]
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Robotics specialist FANUC has supported robot integrator DForce Engineering with the design and installation of two complete automation cells for aluminium underbody components for a prestigious automotive manufacturer. Leicester-based DForce Engineering Ltd has a portfolio of blue-chip clients in the automotive, nuclear and aerospace industries. The Sertec Group, a worldwide business in the automotive industry, […]
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The UK’s aluminium industry has a ‘once in a generation’ opportunity to drive sustainability, the circular economy, and the transition to Net Zero according to a leading sector expert. Tom Jones, CEO of the Aluminium Federation (ALFED), made the rallying call after the release of the organisation’s latest report reveals more than 39,000 people are […]
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Having seen a gradual shift in the motion technology market, LG Motion is pleased to announce that they have been appointed as the primary UK distributor for Techman Robots and their range of collaborative robots. This addition to their current product line, further strengthens their motion product range and capabilities, as companies look for collaborative […]
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The UK’s first ever Precision Tooling Academy has been launched thanks to a pioneering partnership between In-Comm Training and Brandauer. Over £1m has been invested by the two strategic partners to create a commercial toolroom in the training provider’s facility in Aldridge, which will produce complex tooling, as well as acting as a professional training […]
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