Category: Features & Interviews

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Increasing the safety and reliability of quarrying operations  Motion control is paramount in hazardous industries like quarrying. If a skip laden with a ton and a half of product were to go hurtling off its rails at 80mph, the consequences could be devastating. Here’s how motor and drive manufacturer WEG and the company’s premier partner […]

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 […]

There are some things that are obvious in business; for instance, maximising profit by reducing costs and increasing sales. Is rightshoring an example of this, or is it a concept that requires a pioneer? Neil Ballinger, head of EMEA at global automation parts supplier EU Automation explains all. As well as obvious ideas, there are […]

By John Walters, Technical Engineer at maxon maxon’s DC motors operate with higher torque and speed at smaller sizes due to the revolutionary maxon technologies developed in the company’s 60-year life span. Due to the constant update in both winding and magnet technologies, motors can go into NRND (Not Recommended for New Designs) status and […]

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 […]

Available and emerging, high-performance warehouse technology will determine the future productivity of fulfilment operations. Nick Hughes, Sales Manager at independent systems integrator, Invar Group, shares his insights into the key influences and technologies shaping the modern warehouse. 1. What’s driving warehousing strategies? Ultimately, it’s customer service levels. Customers have ever-higher expectations regarding service levels and […]