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Mitigating the impact of supply chain disruptionWith four fifths of manufacturers indicating that they expect ongoing supply chain disruption to be a strategic risk for their business over the next two years or more, companies are being urged to make use of supply chain technologies to mitigate the worst impacts of disruption. Andrew Kinder, senior vice president for international strategy and sales support at Infor said: “Whilst nearly half of manufacturers are taking advantage of analytics for improving visibility, the real value will come from increased use of artificial intelligence and machine learning to help identify and predict events, analyse the best alternatives and automate responses, giving manufacturers a competitive edge.” With best regards Mark Simms, Editor
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Automated packaging and palletising of dental plasterFor the longest time, using robots at production sites affected by dust formation has been problematic and prone to malfunctions. A Kawasaki ZX-Series palletising robot, however, has been in problem-free and continuous use in the packaging of dental plaster for more than three years. |
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What are the design considerations when specifying lead screws?The first in the new ‘Design • Engineer • Build’ series of video podcasts focuses on lead screws – components that are at the heart of countless engineering systems. We talk to Phil Jones at Abssac about the enduring popularity of these essential design products, and the design considerations in their specification. |
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Industry leaders embrace new machine building eventAlmost 80 of the top suppliers to the UK’s machine building and systems integration community have already signed up to appear at MachineBuilding.Live on 4 October this year. The event takes place at the famed National Motorcycle Museum, adjacent to the NEC in Birmingham, and is open from 0830 to 1430. |
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CASE STUDIES, NEW PRODUCTS & NEWS
If you need linear motion, ask the expertsFollowing its recent acquisition of The Ewellix Group, there is now one of the most comprehensive portfolios of linear motion products under the Schaeffler umbrella. This provides machine builders and design engineers with broader opportunity for their linear motion needs, as well as unrivalled expertise in linear technologies. |
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Palintest doubles throughput with automated jet dispensing systemTo improve accuracy, repeatability, and manufacturing speed, adhesives and dispensing equipment specialist Intertronics has supported water testing equipment manufacturer Palintest. |
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Mechanical power transmission from prime mover split to multiple outputsSplitter gearboxes or multiple power take-offs (PTOs) are available from jbj Techniques in a number of mounting formats with various increasing and decreasing ratios. |
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Speed starter with intuitive operationThe safe, simple, and efficient operation of three-phase asynchronous motors is an important objective in a large number of applications. The Contactron Speed Starter from Phoenix Contact is the new device class that bridges the gap between motor starters and frequency converters with easy operation. |
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The need for speed… and automationBringing parts and components to the right place and at the right time so they can be processed, assembled or equipped can be a logistical nightmare, especially when multiple lines are involved. Minitec has created a conveyor system which has met all the requirements for a European motorcar manufacturer. |
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This is adaptive manufacturingB&R Industrial Automation enables adaptive manufacturing through intelligent track technology integrated with robotics, machine vision and digital twins, all controlled through the company’s core automation platform. |
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Linear actuator and guidance solutionsAt MachineBuilding.Live, Acorn Industrial Services is highlighting a range of actuator solutions, rod and rodless, that can be supplied as easy to program complete movement axes solutions. Linear guidance solutions, of varying types, from highly accurate positioning to heavy duty harsh environment applications, will also be featured. |
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Comprehensive optical bonding expertiseWith the advancement of PCAP technology and the use of displays, the in-house bonding possibilities have been continuously expanded at Schurter. The goal is to improve the performance of PCAP touch panels and displays by using optical bonding. |
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EVENTS AND COURSES
Industry leaders embrace new machine building eventAlmost 80 of the top suppliers to the UK’s machine building and systems integration community have already signed up to appear at MachineBuilding.Live on 4 October this year. The event takes place at the famed National Motorcycle Museum, adjacent to the NEC in Birmingham, and is open from 0830 to 1430. |
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