Until recently, the Industrial Revolution was largely associated with drastic engineering efforts that transformed Britain’s industry. Two centuries later, we are experiencing another shift in global manufacturing, the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). Nigel Smith, managing director of industrial robot distributor TM Robotics, explains how Britain can reclaim the robotics revolution with simplified robot programming.

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Sensing and Instrumentation specialist Baumer has introduced a new range of optical miniature sensors which raise the standard of precisely detecting challenging objects across a wide range of applications.

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Producer of precision roller and conveyor chains, iwis antriebssysteme has in recent years conducted intensive research into solutions that prolong chain service life, as well as developing its own range of lubricants.

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For enterprises looking to expand their decentralised infrastructure for digitalised plant and equipment Rittal and Innovo Cloud have a joint offering comprising ready-to-go edge infrastructure, cloud-native platform services and direct high-speed cloud connections to tier-3 data centres in Frankfurt.

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ABB’s new Food Safe stainless steel motors for food and beverage plants can withstand high pressure cleaning, helping to maintain hygiene standards while reducing downtime.

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Anybus Edge from HMS Networks is an innovative end-to-end solution for IIoT. Powered by the new HMS Hub, the solution brings true edge intelligence and versatile cloud connectivity to industrial equipment.

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Leading provider of sensors, Sensata Technologies is featuring its extensive range of pressure sensors and switches for use in boiler, pump and HVAC applications at Sensor + Test.

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Designed for mounting standard 19” subracks, chassis and front panels, Metcase’s advanced Technomet 19” mini-rack enclosures are now available with a wide range of customisation options. Applications include test and measurement equipment, networking and communications devices, industrial computers and control systems.

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Two new DC UPS compact modules from Bicker Elektronik ensure the uninterruptible power supply of DC loads such as low-power embedded IPCs, gateways, motors, sensors, actuators or cameras in the field of industrial control, process and automation technology, medical and laboratory applications as well as safety equipment.

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CAE expert EPLAN has launched ePULSE, the company’s foundation for a complete network of cloud-based systems that bring together data, projects, disciplines and engineers around the world. With a standard internet browser, ePULSE users can access applications that enhance the existing EPLAN product platform with new functions along the whole data-driven value chain.

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EAO’s Series 45 pushbuttons combine rugged construction with an attractive design – whether flush or raised mounted. Thanks to IP69K protection, penetration by dust and liquids is prevented even under the most adverse conditions.

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Intrinsically safe ATEX- and IECEx-certified proximity switches from EGE's IGEXHa and IGEXPa series are suitable for use at extreme temperatures.

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The Schmersal Group is launching a safety light grid with a built-in Bluetooth interface. The SLC440/COM with Bluetooth BLE is an active optoelectronic protective device that makes all status and diagnostic data on the operating status of the device available on smartphones or tablets via a Bluetooth interface on a real-time basis.

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Italian motion and control specialist, Automationware, has taken delivery of two large ball screws from NSK that will facilitate the automatic translation of large moulds used in injection moulding machines. NSK developed the special ball screws based on its HTF technology, a popular solution for injection moulding applications around the world.

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Technical power supply distributor, FiDUS Power, has announced what is reported to be the lowest profile 180W power supply of its class, measuring just 0.75in high, 25% lower than its nearest rival.

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Camozzi Automation’s Series 23 pneumatic cylinders feature ‘auto-cushioning’, reducing installation and commissioning time, to provide a cost-effective alternative to manually adjustable cylinders.

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Harting's new Han 1A is significantly smaller than the previous ‘smallest’ rectangular industrial connector, the Han 3A. Achieving all the benefits of a modern network, it provides an optimum connector solution, meeting the requirements of an ever-shrinking device world.

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The KDR-BES-U from icotek is a new pass-through solution with brush strips for the control cabinet floor. Suitable for individual outbreaks on the control cabinet, IT cabinet or machine wall, the KDR-BES-U system is now available with a brush depth of 50mm and complements the existing 35mm version. Both variants can be installed in Rittal VX25 control cabinets with a clamping profile of 2.5-3mm.

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Sick has reinvented the lightgrid as a versatile ‘light chain’ of cascading photoelectric sensors. The FlexChain detection system is a completely new way of configuring light grids that offers unprecedented freedom for automated plant and machinery applications.

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Wieland Electric’s samos PLAN 6 project planning tool is an extremely user friendly programming software with the option of automatic or manual configuration.

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