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Into the future with more precision – Micro-Epsilon Messtechnik opens new competence centre for micromechatronics

Precision sensor manufacturer Micro-Epsilon Messtechnik has opened a new production centre for micromechatronics at its headquarters in Ortenburg, Germany. Miniaturised mechatronic systems for semiconductor machine construction and aerospace applications are manufactured there. As a result, the growing demand for high-tech products from these key industries can continue to be met. On an area of 36 […]

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New plug-and-play LVDT gauging system with compact integrated cable electronics for industrial automation and machine building applications

Precision sensor manufacturer Micro-Epsilon has introduced a plug-and-play range of robust, compact inductive sensors for displacement, distance, position, shape and geometry inspection in a wide range of industrial automation, machine building, production monitoring and quality control applications. The new induSENSOR DTD-xG8 series is a complete preconfigured and calibrated inductive measuring system that consists of a […]

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PTC delivers cloud-native simulation in Onshape

PTC has announced the availability of cloud-native simulation as part of its Onshape® product development platform. Onshape Simulation enables designers and engineers to perform finite element analysis (FEA) in a fast and simple way and to make informed design decisions with structural analysis throughout the product development process. It is the only computer-aided design (CAD) […]

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iFollow returns to Robotics and Automation 2022

iFollow will be showcasing its premium, slimline autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) at the Robotics and Automation exhibition, which is taking place at the CBS Arena, Coventry on 1-2 November 2022. Frazer Watson, VP-Sales UK/Irelandat iFollow, said: “Our mobile robots are having a significant impact on the UK market, having attracted a tremendous amount of attention […]

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Registered Lift Truck Instructor Figures Soar in 2022

RTITB, the leading accrediting body for workplace transport training, has reported a surge in registrations of new Lift Truck Instructors so far this year. Between January and August 2022, 508 trained Lift Truck Instructors have already joined the RTITB Register of International Instructors. This is a steep rise from 2021, where 580 Instructors registered across […]

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Aquapak partners with Industrial Physics to help customers transition to sustainable packaging

Aquapak Polymers, a leader in polymer technology that offers excellent functionality, recyclability and environmental credentials, has partnered with Industrial Physics, a global packaging, product, and material test and inspection partner, to create a harmonised set of WVTR (Water vapour Transmission Rate) testing methods for its Hydropol™ biodegradable polymer. Hydropol offers all the benefits of traditional […]

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Precision Instruments Manufacturer Locks on Cloud to Drive Growth

Physik Instrumente Group launching Infor CloudSuite Industrial Enterprise Infor®, the industry cloud company, today announced that Physik Instrumente Group has chosen to implement Infor CloudSuite Industrial Enterprise. The manufacturer, which specializes in producing precision instruments, is thus advancing its growth strategy fueled by unified, standardized data management harnessing the potential of AI/ML in a multi-tenant […]

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‘Entrepreneurial spirit and a creative mind’ earns prestigious Supply Chain Award for Sparck’s Jo Bradley

Jo Bradley, Sparck Technologies’ UK business development manager, has been selected as an award recipient of Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s prestigious 2022 Women in Supply Chain Awards.  The Women in Supply Chain Awards honour female supply chain leaders and executives whose accomplishments, mentorship and examples set a foundation for women in all levels of […]

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