Five axis Delta robot for fast, lightweight picking, packing and re-orientation
ABB is expanding its FlexPicker Delta robot portfolio with the IRB 365. With five axis and 1.5kg payload, the IRB 365 is both flexible and the fastest in its class for reorientating packaged lightweight products such as cookies, chocolates, peppers, candies, small bottles, and parcels.
Rockwell Automation digitally transforms maintenance activities at Barrett Steel
Rockwell Automation, Inc. has announced that Barrett Steel, the UK independent steel stockholder, has chosen the Fiix computerised maintenance management system (CMMS) to manage its ongoing maintenance programs and reduce downtime.
Hexagon and VI-grade accelerate zero-prototype automotive engineering
Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division has announced that its Adams Real Time multibody dynamics simulation software has been validated for operation on VI-grade Driving Simulators, enabling carmakers and tier one automotive suppliers to develop safe and desirable driver experiences efficiently, and without physical prototyping.
Next-generation fibre optic sensors
SICK has launched its next-generation, intelligent WLL80 fibre optic sensors, designed for easy configuration and versatile integration into machinery and conveyor systems wherever rapid, high accuracy detection is required in confined spaces.
Marine Compressors – guide to shipborne applications, energy efficiency and worldwide
By Paul Clark, business line manager CTS sales and marketing, Atlas Copco Compressors.
Detail makes the difference with process automation sensors
Automation sensors and other specialist instrumentation used in the food and beverage industries are often required to deliver the tricky balance between reliability, product safety and affordability.
O2 Tidal Turbine sending not only power, but also data onshore
Intelligent Plant recently won a project to assist the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in deploying a data acquisition system for the Orbital Marine Power O2 Tidal Turbine. The system, which is linked to Intelligent Plant’s Industrial App Store allows remote access to real time, mission critical data and provides a cloud-based platform for EMEC to carry out power performance assessments for wave and tidal energy developers.
Smart factory – on the right path
Phillip Hannesen, digital transformation manager production at KEB Automation, provides insights into the digital change that is currently taking place in manufacturing at the company.
Smart inclination sensors for mobile machines
Sensor-Technik Wiedemann GmbH (STW) is making its SMX.igs-e inclination sensors even smarter. They now have Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) functionality and enable sensor data fusion with Kalman filters.
Festo and PCE Automation help Frugalpac increase production of sustainable wine bottles
A collaboration between Festo and PCE Automation has helped recyclable packaging experts Frugalpac Ltd to achieve the high throughputs and precision assembly necessary to meet increased demand for its innovative paperboard Frugal Bottle.
Marine-i offers testing support to local marine tech businesses
Marine-i is calling on local marine tech businesses to take advantage of fully funded testing capacity available at its partner sites this year to accelerate their innovation.
Braking system helps Indian port crane keep materials flowing
Port cranes have a difficult and demanding job, unloading thousands of tons of goods from ships around the clock. This is particularly true of a TRF Limited grab and loader crane operating at Paradip Port on the East Coast of India. The crane helps to supply raw materials to one of the largest fertiliser and chemical manufacturing facilities in India. To ensure reliable braking performance for the crane, TRF approached Stromag to provide a complete system package.
Elesa quality handles for commercial catering equipment
When manufacturers of commercial catering equipment are looking for standard components with high-quality style and robust ergonomic execution, they are likely to find the growing Elesa range highly suitable.
Laser distance sensor suitable for permanent outdoor use
Precision sensor supplier Micro-Epsilon has extended its popular optoNCDT ILR2250-100 range of non-contact laser distance sensors with an integrated heating and cooling version that is suitable for use in ambient temperatures from -40degC up to +65degC, enabling the sensor to be used in permanent outdoor distance measurement applications.
Cost-effective diaphragm seals protect from extreme heat
Testing and measuring pressure at high temperatures is a challenge that many companies face. Among others, applications in food processing, automotive and steam may require instruments that stand up to temperatures far above typical ranges.
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