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UK urged to relaunch industrial strategy and stop ‘flip flopping’The UK needs to relaunch an industrial strategy and stop ‘flip flopping’ on initiatives if it is to avoid falling behind on the global stage, manufacturing bosses have warned. Make UK is calling for the creation of a royal commission to develop a long-term, modern industrial strategy to support companies across the UK. A Make UK survey found that 80% of manufacturers believed the lack of a plan put their firm at a competitive disadvantage to businesses in other countries, while almost 60% said they thought the government had never had a robust vision for manufacturing. With best regards Mark Simms, Editor
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EV test specialist relies on Yokogawa power analyzerEV test specialist Intertek has turned to Yokogawa for a power analyzer to provide in depth analysis of power train performance. |
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Norelem supports students to build a drift trike with standard componentsNorelem showed its continued support for young engineering talent by sponsoring a range of standard components for a student project of the Munich Technical School. The students devised the concept of a motorised drift trike and managed the project from design conception through to completion. |
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SKF joins forces with CAKE for green dirt bike bearingsSKF has signed a letter of intent with CAKE, the Swedish maker of premium, lightweight, electric motorcycles, to explore how it can incorporate bearings produced with the lowest possible carbon emissions. |
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Lesjöfors innovates performance suspension springs for the Polestar 2Collaborating with Polestar, the electric performance car company, Lesjöfors has designed and developed the pioneering suspension springs on the Polestar 2 BST edition 270 – the limited-edition performance car created to push the boundaries of electric performance. |
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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
Factory-approved drive servicing, tailored to your needsProtect your investment and avoid downtime efficiently and effectively. ABB’s preventive maintenance services can help you to maximise uptime, eliminate performance drift and significantly reduce the likelihood of failures. |
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Battery enclosure venting for electric vehiclesA major concern to both EV owners and manufacturers is the battery’s vulnerability to moisture, over-pressure, and airborne contaminants. Brownell has designed and manufactured a range of bespoke and off-the-shelf immersion proof breathers for the protection of EV batteries and other industrial applications. |
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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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Sick develops non-contact linear encoders around flexible product platformSick has expanded its proven, non-contact magnetostrictive linear encoder portfolio with the launch of a versatile product family for wide-ranging industrial applications. The DAX linear encoders precisely determine the absolute position of pistons in hydraulic cylinders, as well as reliably monitoring linear motion in many common industrial machines. |
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Intertronics busts 10 myths about dispensing automationThe benefits of robotics are compelling – improved productivity, efficiency, output, quality, and flexibility. In addition to their production benefits, they can improve health and safety and job satisfaction for employees. However, a number of myths exist around their use, which could be holding back their uptake. To help increase the adoption of dispensing automation, Intertronics has released a new guide: 10 myths about dispensing robots. |
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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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Linear roller guides for demanding applicationsFor linear motion applications that need to transport heavy loads, with high accuracy, yet with compact dimensions, linear roller guides can offer an ideal solution, as the experts at IKO Nippon Thompson explain. |
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Encoders for medical technology from HeidenhainMedical technology systems must ensure safety and patient comfort but also meet documentation and cost requirements during production. To meet these demands, you can rely on rotary encoders, angle encoders, linear encoders, and slip rings from HEIDENHAIN, AMO, LTN, NUMERIK JENA, RENCO and RSF. |
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Igus highlights ‘enjoyneering’ with new digital services and solutionsWith a focus on ‘enjoyneering’ – the combination of engineering performance and playful simplicity – Igus has launched a number of digital services and solutions. Step into virtual reality, use AI to identify parts, and be with Igus in the digital world. |
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The leading exhibition for smart automation and roboticsAutomatica is the leading trade fair for intelligent automation and robotics and will run from 27-30 June 2023 at Messe Muenchen. For the first time in its history it will be co-located with Laser World of Photonics, giving participants access to the best innovations from both sectors, all covered by one ticket. |
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The smallest SIL2 / PLd and SIL3 / PLe absolute safety encodersSafety encoders from TR Electronic are a completely redundant CAT4 design with two fully independent multi-turn encoders in the size of a single standard size 58mm, 75mm or 115mm body. The choice of either SIL2/PLd or SIL3/PLe means you can select the exact safety performance level for your needs. |
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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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Buttkereit’s systems drive safety improvements in food productionButtkereit is playing a big part in the drive for safer working environments in food factories by extending its comprehensive range of cable management systems that are ATEX approved. |
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EVENTS AND COURSES
Registration is now open for UKIVA’s Machine Vision ConferenceRegister now to attend UKIVA’s Machine Vision Conference (MVC) from 20-21 June 2023 at the Coventry Building Society Arena to discover the very best in machine vision and industrial technology. |
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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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