ABB Robotics has made its range of robot training courses available online. Built on the same materials used in its popular classroom-based courses normally run at ABB’s Robot Training Centre in Milton Keynes, the Virtual Classroom Training programme is ideal for beginners and experts alike, covering topics including programming, safety and operation.

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As the new Ecodesign Directive comes into force throughout Europe in the summer of 2021, the energy efficiency of standard asynchronous motors, in particular those designed for continuous operation, will have to continue to improve. To make the transition a success, Lenze has started by compiling easy-to-understand basic information as well as a complete checklist for OEMs and machine operators.

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The new VEMD proportional flow control valve from Festo uses the latest piezo technology to deliver highly dynamic control for numerous medical and other industrial control applications.

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A comprehensive software update is making VISOR vision sensors from SensoPart even smarter and more versatile. As a result, multiple detection results can be compared, processed and analysed directly in the sensor. Communication with the parent control system is therefore considerably facilitated, and the control system can even be omitted at times.

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Spie is responsible for the repair, maintenance and refurbishment of machinery for a leading train manufacturer in Germany. When company was faced with a difficult problem – an old DUO welding system was broken down more than it was in operation – it turned to HepcoMotion to help provide a solution

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The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) has released a new Technical Guide to add to its portfolio of online Guides available to download.

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Moog Inc. and the global technology company Voith Group and, both developers, manufacturers and suppliers of electric, hydraulic and hybrid drive solutions, have signed the contracts to form the joint venture HMS – Hybrid Motion Solutions based in Rutesheim, Germany. The joint venture provides for a strategic business alliance to expand the hydrostatic servo-hydraulics business in various industrial markets.

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Cyber crime is evolving with new innovation and increasingly automated attacks, according to the 2020 Global Threat Intelligence Report (GTIR) launched by NTT. In the UK and Ireland, Manufacturing became the most attacked sector representing almost a third of all attacks, while Technology was the most attacked sector globally. The GTIR also highlights the importance of cyber-resilience and security-by-design as cyber criminals look to gain from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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During this unprecedented period, it’s never been more important to stay connected and secure. This is why Belden is launching a new learning series for medical, logistics and infrastructure operators, that highlights what’s happening in key security fields including TSN (Time-Sensitive Networking), cyber security, and particularly important right now: remote connectivity.

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Make UK, the manufacturers’ organisation has launched a new course to help employers return to work safely and, going forward, manage their workforce and workplace in a safe and effective manner to deal with the threat of the virus.

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