ACCURACY, REPEATABILITY and stability were the key performance requirements specified for an actuator used in an automatic screwdriving application for Netherlands-based manufacturer of synthetic surface boxes and pallets, AVK Plastics.

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IN THE first half of 2021, Interroll reported a significant increase of 60.1% in order intake and a significant increase in earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) of 39.5%, as the world economy bounced back from the pandemic.

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GLOBAL MOTION and control technologies specialist, Parker Hannifin has released its 2020 Sustainability Report and announced a new commitment to achieve carbon neutral operations by 2040. Parker has also established a series of emissions targets to ensure continued progress.

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A COMPANY which creates immersive decor for nightclubs, festivals and brand launches, has created three new jobs and increased productivity significantly following Made Smarter support. Visual Architects, based in Hyde, Greater Manchester, has manufactured creative interiors and eye-catching designs for Parklife and Creamfields festivals, Adidas and The Hut Group brand launches, as well as bars, restaurants and hotels events.

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MOTION AND control technologies specialist, Parker Hannifin has joined the Hydrogen Council, a global CEO-led initiative of leading companies with a united vision and long-term ambition: for hydrogen to foster the clean energy transition and create a better, more resilient future.

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FIVE NEW digital manufacturing research centres and projects to help supply chains become more productive are among recipients of £53m of new government funding to drive the development of the latest digital manufacturing technologies, Investment Minister Lord Grimstone has announced.

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TOYOTA MATERIAL Handling UK has announced the opening of a dedicated automated handling technology demonstration centre.

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INTELLIGENT AUTOMATION has launched an easy-to-build, complete EtherCAT solution. Offering greater customisation than before, this EtherCAT solution allows the control of complex high-speed automation using high performance motion control technology.

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FOUR CUTTING-edge UK technology startups will now have the opportunity to develop minimum viable products (MVPs) to help industry titans digitise and improve their manufacturing processes, after being selected to go through to the final stage of Digital Catapult’s Made Smarter Technology Accelerator Programme.

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RUGGED HARDWARE specialist, Renovotec is launching the Skorpio X5 mobile computer to supply chain users by offering a five-year warranty for the price of three on Datalogic’s rugged new device.

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