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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Integrated stepper and StepSERVO range.

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Arbor Technology's IEC-3300 is a very small Rugged Box PC designed for cost-sensitive applications

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An electronic voice tells wearers what settings are being adjusted – no need to take off the headset to check

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RS Logic Controller are designed for use in automation for commercial & Industrial sectors.

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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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Digital readouts (DRO) from HEIDENHAIN increase productivity, save time and provide higher precision and greater operating ease.

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The Compact Alternative to Traditional Mechanical ‘Tongue Actuated’ Safety Switches from elobau

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ATC Semitec’s AT-11 series temperature sensor offers the best accuracy/cost/quality ratio available in the industry. Precise to ±0.3deg.K at 25deg.C and with a fast-response tip (only 6 x 5 x 15mm long), the AT-11 accurately controls the air or water temperature in your application up to 105deg.C.

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Red Lion offers a wide selection of industrial Ethernet switches with monitoring features. These switches offer the simplicity of an unmanaged switch with advanced diagnostic capability. They are designed to perform in harsh environments and offer best-in-class performance with ease of deployment.

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Sony IMX174 sensor meets IDS’ USB 3.0 camera series

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A precise solution for monitoring energy use

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Boost productivity with your own personal maintenance strategy Regardless of what you manufacture, ensuring your machines exhibit maximum reliability is essential to your bottom line.

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If you are lost for a solution and can’t find what you are looking for don't worry, TFC will have the solution for you, offering a diverse range of fasteners and fully bespoke products to suit our customers individual needs;

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Series RXTXD is a DIN rail mountable unit, which can repeat, split or level-change encoder output signals

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Helping you meet your production needs Unlike conventional service and support offerings, FANUC works on the premise that because every customer’s needs are different

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