MANUFACTURING MANAGERS are often tasked with operating at a higher energy efficiency without breaking the bank on new assets – the solution can often be found in data that’s already available, says Sue Roche.

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ENDOLINE AUTOMATION has spent decades supporting manufacturers with end of line systems designed to optimise output, reduce labour strain, and improve efficiency. But the landscape is shifting, and what was once considered a competitive advantage is now a necessity

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Spanish automation specialist DGH has developed an application for the automotive industry which uses machine vision combined with artificial intelligence to automatically inspect welded connections in body shells and identify anomalies

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MARKUS ERDORF explains how the updated standard changes the game in sensor positioning and machine safety planning.

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Buddharatn Ratawal takes a closer look at how robots can make your manufacturing operation more efficient, along with other key benefits of businesses making the switch to robots

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ROBOTS ARE giving growing e-commerce businesses the opportunity to sort orders in a highly efficient and scalable manner.

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THE MANUFACTURING and logistics sectors are undergoing a fundamental transformation. Faced with rising costs, tighter margins and unpredictable supply chains, businesses are rethinking how they work. And at the heart of this transformation is smart, scalable automation.

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Controls, Drives & Automation talks to Ben Lloyd, product manager - electric automation at Festo

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Dave Sutton looks at how adopting an open platform can help bridge the gap between legacy assets and cutting-edge robotics in the logistics sector

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Industrial end users must embrace sensor technology as it evolves at pace, asserts Milesh Patel

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In a world increasingly characterised by ecological challenges, industry plays a decisive role in shaping a sustainable future. Neil Mead looks at how KUKA is driving forward the circular economy, optimising the energy efficiency of its robots.

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AVERNA HAS developed a procedure for automating battery inspection for one of its customers. The fact that potential errors are extremely varied increases the complexity of the inspection process. Averna uses the MVTec HALCON standard machine vision software for identifying all conceivable defects reliably and screening out faulty batteries.

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Oswald Deuchar outlines why manufacturers must shift to condition-based maintenance

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In collaboration with robotics expert, TM Robotics, its South American partner Questt has developed an innovative vial packaging solution that addresses the limitations of manual processes

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In the automotive industry, the smallest paint defects or inclusions result in costly reworking. To prevent this, inspection systems are available to detect defects quickly and reliably reports Glenn Wedgbrow

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WITH RISING operational costs and an increasingly competitive landscape, businesses across the manufacturing and industrial sectors are increasingly turning their focus to automation to drive efficiency, asserts Phil Coleman.

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Increasingly, the food industry relies on efficient and precise material handling solutions to maintain productivity, quality, and safety. Steve Hughes reports

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While Rockwell's Automation Fair brings the future of industrial operations to life, the event also acts as a showcase for what is already being achieved. Charlotte Stonestreet reports

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PETER WILLIAMSON, CEO of Automate UK, explores using apprenticeship initiatives to bridge the UK skills gap

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OFFERING PRODUCTS as a service allows users to test new technologies with reduced risks. This is good news for warehouse sorting operations in the parcels, ecommerce and fulfilment sector, where operators can struggle to justify replacing traditional manual processes with robots, says Stefan van der Heijden

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The NEW POSITAPE® range of rugged Tape Extension Sensors offers up to 20000mm of linear measurement
for the harshest environments, particularly MOBILE WORKING MACHINE & OFF-HIGHWAY vehicle applications.

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Mechanical-flexing couplings with triple-crowned teeth. High-speed and high-torque applications.

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Fluke Ti450 complete with MultiSharp™ focus. Images are automatically focused throughout the field of view, even if you start from a blurry target.

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LG Motion launch new fully integrated microstep motor controller from Arcus technology

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More than 50 brushless dc motors, gearheads and controllers from maxon motor are responsible for the humanoid's precision movements.

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The high corrosion resistance of stainless steel makes it one of the most demanded materials in many industrial sectors.

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ARBOR ASLAN Series Widescreen Industrial Panel PCs for the Smart Factory and Fixed-Mount Applications

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With the acquisition of Specialised Fasteners Products Ltd, TFC have extended its range of sheet metal and threaded fasteners.

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The Netbiter® EC series of communication gateway are the hardware part of the Netbiter Remote Management solution.

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Series A25SB is an Industrial multi-turn Encoder in a 63.50mm package with IP67 sealing and serial communications

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A comprehensive linear motion product designed to serve the majority of automation & linear actuator applications, GV3 follows the lead set by the world renowned HepcoMotion Generation II and CM linear guides.

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Red Lion’s Graphite® advanced HMI operator panels are the industry's first HMI touchscreens to combine rugged yet aesthetically-pleasing all-aluminum construction with a modular I/O architecture. All of the Graphite HMI models offer drag-and-drop protocol conversion, data logging and web-based monitoring and control. With UL Class 1, Division 2, ABS, ATEX and IECEx approvals, Graphite HMIs enable customers to connect, monitor and control processes in harsh environments.

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The pressure transmitters of the 9LD series use the chip-in-oil technology developed by KELLER, uniting a pressure measuring cell, digital temperature compensation and signal processing in a compact housing made of stainless steel or Hastelloy.

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The drylin® range is specifically developed for applications within the linear sector, with the extensive product range completely covering all application areas from the drylin® T Monorail systems to the drylin® R Round shaft guide bearings.

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Knobs, handles and adjustable feet in the special conductive technopolymer prevent the accumulation of electrostatic charge between bodies with different electric potential.

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