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Manufacturing is a ‘pocket of strength’ in a struggling economyThose charged with driving growth in the economy will have been disappointed by a 0.3% fall in GDP in March, leaving growth for the first quarter at just 0.1%. Manufacturing, though, grew 0.7%, the strongest uptick since May 2021, highlighting yet again the importance of the sector to the economy. The politicians will no doubt argue that the overall economy is doing better than predicted, but surely a greater focus on the things we are demonstrably good at wouldn’t hurt. With best regards Mark Simms, Editor
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SolutionsPT sets out to simplify industrial cyber securityCyber SecureOT 2023, from industrial IT solutions partner, SolutionsPT, will take place on 21 June at the Leicester Marriott Hotel conference facility and is set to bring together more than 100 IT and OT managers from across UK industry to hear about the latest developments in industrial cyber security. |
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Copa-Data demonstrates modularisation with MTPAs product life cycles are becoming shorter and markets more volatile, the time available for innovation is limited. Modularisation as an interdisciplinary concept of industrial production offers an answer to these challenges, and Copa-Data presented practical examples at the Hannover Messe. |
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Robots from RARUK Automation used in augmented reality projectThree of leading automation distributor RARUK Automation’s Universal Robots collaborative robots have recently been used in Solarflare Studio’s new augmented reality display. |
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Connecting robot accessories to any industrial networkFor robot accessories to work efficiently, they frequently need to connect to factory networks. Robot accessories specialist RSP found the easiest way to achieve this was with the ready-made Anybus products from HMS Networks. |
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Now open for visitor registration – MachineBuilding.LiveThe UK’s only event staged exclusively for machine builders, systems integrators and OEMs keen to automate is now open for visitor registration. |
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CASE STUDIES, NEW PRODUCTS & NEWS
Mechanical drive train becomes greenHow can mechanical parts be beneficial for the energy consumption of your machine? How can a belt drive or a clutch make your machine a little bit greener? The experts at Lenze Selection explain with some examples. |
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Backlash-free, torsionally rigid, all-steel, multi-plate couplingsjbj Techniques offers a wide range of backlash-free, torsionally rigid, all-steel, multi-plate couplings in torque capacities up to 2,000,000 Nm. |
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Pilz exhibits control and safety technologyPilz will be exhibiting in the Drives & Controls Zone at this year’s Manufacturing and Engineering Week from 7-8 June. Click here to secure your free pass. |
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Innovative planetary gear unit design means faster product developmentStober has partnered with FVA-Workbench, the leading software solution for the calculation and parameter modelling of gear systems for faster, more efficient planetary gear unit design. |
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Customised connector and cabling solutions for machine buildingHarting has been at the forefront of industrial connectivity for the last 75 years with its Han connectors. This robust range has been supplying machinery, manufacturing, and other industries with the three lifelines of data, signals and power since 1956. |
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Self-sanitisation with Elesa machine componentsElesa has developed a line of components made of self-sanitising technopolymer containing inorganic silver ion-based antimicrobial additives (without active pharmaceutical ingredients, antibiotics or pesticides). |
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AMP CSM Conveyor Smart Motor now available from MclennanRecently launched by Applied Motion Products (AMP), and available from Mclennan, the new space-saving CSM34 Conveyor Smart Motor is a fully integrated, gearless, DC StepSERVO decentralised drive that simplifies conveying system design and build. |
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Cable carriers for intralogistics enable faster movement and long travel lengthsTo improve productivity the systems have to move reliably with high speeds and accelerations. This is where cable carriers from Kabelschlepp Metool fit in. They ensure reliable and safe movement of cable and hoses while taking the complex parameters into account. |
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Nothing should stop you from catching the automation waveRecent International Federation of Robotics (IFR) figures show the rising global demand for robots, partly in response to companies’ challenges with labour and inflation. Many do not know where to start, but Igus’s RBTX platform is the perfect entry point for beginners and designers of small automation projects. |
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From F5 to F6: how to switch to the new drive controllersThe new KEB drive controller generation – COMBIVERT F6 and S6 – opens up new possibilities and potential for users to increase the efficiency of machines and systems. But how is the switch from COMBIVERT F5 to the F6 achieved and what should be considered? |
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Enabling Expert Technologies Group to sell remote access as a serviceExpert Technologies Group’s customers get remote access for free during the project delivery phase thanks to Ixon Cloud. And after project delivery they are selling remote access as a service. |
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Video highlights castors and wheels from Fath ComponentsJust released by Aldershot-based Fath Components is a short video describing selected wheels and castors drawn from the company’s extensive range. |
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Lenze helps boost machine availabilityLenze offers an easy-to-implement, scalable solution to boost machine availability that turns productions more transparent. |
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IIoT: When the real world merges with the digital oneThe Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is one of the driving forces behind Industry 4.0, transforming automation and production. As an automation building block, ctrlX AUTOMATION from Bosch Rexorth offers a solution to unite IT and OT as well as to increase the efficiency of plants and machines. |
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Ensuring semiconductor quality by getting up close with KEYENCEThe all-in-one VHX-7000 Series digital microscope from Keyence obviates the need to buy several different microscopes and is highly cost-effective when compared to a scanning electron microscope. Also, the unit can be upgraded and customised, representing an investment in the future. |
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Wago TOPJOB S Screwless terminals, try for yourselfWago TOPJOB S mount terminal blocks now have three actuation options: lever, push-button, or operating slot. They offer fast and tool-free connection – 264% faster than screws, just push and connect. |
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EVENTS AND COURSES
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