Bosch Rexroth adopts Ubuntu Core and snaps for ctrlX Automation
Canonical has announced that Bosch Rexroth has selected Ubuntu Core for its app-based platform ctrlX Automation. ctrlX Automation leverages Ubuntu Core, designed for embedded devices, and snaps, the universal Linux application containers, to deliver an open source platform to remove the barriers between machine control, IT and OT. Industrial manufacturing solutions built on ctrlX Automation with Ubuntu Core and snaps will benefit from an open ecosystem, faster time to production and stronger security across devices’ lifecycle.
Faster analysis thanks to collaborative robot in laboratory
With a collaborative robot Semcon will automate analysis of samples for an international laboratory company. The objective is to create a faster, safer process and free up time for laboratory personnel so that they can focus on more advanced tasks.
HepcoMotion chooses TraceParts as a service provider to publish product data in 3D
A wide range of HepcoMotion’s products are now available on the TraceParts CAD content platform, the provider of 3D digital content for engineering.
New pulse valve delivers higher peak pressure
Emerson has introduced its newly redesigned ASCO Series 353 pulse valve, designed to help original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and end-users achieve a more effective, efficient and convenient bag cleaning every time. With a higher peak pressure, wider temperature range, patented quick mount clamp connection and overall part simplification, the new series provides longer bag and filter life and lower maintenance.
Laser profile sensors enable precise alignment and positioning of vehicle instrument panels
Fully or semi-automatic assembly of instrument panels in the automotive production process require the gripper tool to precisely position the panel in accordance with the vehicle chassis. With each chassis potentially having a different variant or position, knowing where the tool is in relation to the chassis allows for smooth marriage of the two parts.
Moog secures Lockheed Martin production contracts for the F-35 Lightning II
Moog Inc. has been awarded contracts for the Primary Flight Control Actuation System, also known as the Electro-Hydrostatic Actuation System; the leading-edge Flap Drive System; and the Wingfold Actuation System from Lockheed Martin on the F-35 Lightning II fifth generation fighter.
Smart compressed air and vacuum system generates substantial energy savings for brick maker
Atlas Copco’s compressed air and vacuum systems upgrade for Manchester-based brick maker Wienerberger Ltd is resulting in significant savings in energy costs, estimated to be around £38,000 per annum, along with reduced CO2 emissions and production downtime, plus the added benefit of a short-term payback.
Multi-axis motion controller synchronises press operation
Gasbarre Products, Inc. of Dubois, PA, USA makes powder compacting presses in a variety of sizes, capable of exerting compaction forces from 1 to 750 tons. Most of the company’s customers are suppliers to the auto, lawn and garden, hand tool, and recreational vehicle industries. Gasbarre’s presses are used to form complex shapes from metallic and ceramic powder compounds, which are hardened through a high-temperature sintering process after forming.
Eaton system delivers precise steering control to four-way sideloaders
Eaton has delivered a valve system to sideloader manufacturer Bulmor GmbH. By specifying Eaton CMA Advanced Mobile Valve with Independent Metering in its new series of four-way sideloader forklifts, the company is reported to have achieved far superior steering control over earlier systems.
Why you need PAT to move from batch to continuous processing
The future of many processes within complex manufacturing industries lies in continuous production, as opposed to batch manufacturing. For many pharmaceutical, biotech, food and chemical producers’ continuous operations can lead to greatly increased productivity and enhanced product quality. Other benefits include simultaneously adding flexibility, robustness and consistency to the process. Martin Gadsby, director at Optimal Industrial Technologies, looks at why Process Analytical Technology (PAT) provides the cornerstone to continuous manufacturing.
Hydravalve SIL3-rated solenoid valves and switchbox announcements
The Morc range of solenoids, supplied in the UK by Hydravalve, has recently been awarded SIL3 (Safety Integrity Level 3) certification.
Sunderland automation and robotics firm expands to meet rising demand from car manufacturing sector
A successful Sunderland tech business which works with some of the world’s leading car manufacturers is expanding following growth fuelled by the region’s automotive sector.
Arup and EnerMech’s digitised inspection service aims to revolutionise the oil and gas industry
Arup and EnerMech have introduced a new digitised inspection service – Arup Inspection MInteg (AIM) – to enhance the inspection process for the oil & gas industry.
Connectors with new control circuit
ATAM – the encapsulated coil, industrial connector and sensor supplier – has upgraded its cable entry connectors with a new control circuit for solenoid valves, whilst also employing advanced new techniques to dramatically speed up manufacture.
Sensor technologies enable more complex robot inspection measurements
Sensor technologies enable robot measurement tasks where there is a growing need for high precision measurements over wide surface areas and where there are requirements for increased flexibility, writes Chris Jones, managing director, Micro-Epsilon UK.
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