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Innovation can help pull us through a crisisFor many businesses owners, operating in the current economic environment has been likened to walking on a tightrope in a tornado – constantly struggling to maintain balance and not fall. SME finance provider Time Finance describes the economic outlook as "extremely concerning" as UK businesses grapple with the latest interest rate hike, rising costs, inflation, supply chain issues and forecasts of a 2022 recession. Our sector is known for its resilience, but that is going to be tested to the limits. In the characteristic absence of government support, it is going to be innovation that sees us through. And that's where we hope Industrial Technology can help, providing a wealth of ideas and innovative thinking, as the stories below illustrate. With best regards Mark Simms, Editor
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Festo pneumatic robot heralds new era of human-robot collaborationWhat if there was a robot that was easy to operate, did not require a safety fence and was also attractively priced? That would introduce a whole new era in human-robot collaboration. Festo says this new era is now dawning – with the world’s first pneumatic robot. |
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Conveyor module makes chicken processing more hygienicParticularly strict hygiene requirements apply when handling and processing open foodstuffs in order to minimize the risk of contamination. Interroll is now helping companies that handle chicken meat to meet this challenge with its new Ultra Hygienic Transfer (UHT). |
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CASE STUDIES, NEW PRODUCTS & NEWS
New range of level bubbles from ElesaRecently included in its wide range of standard machine elements, Elesa presents different types of level bubbles available as ‘bull’s-eye levels’ for bidirectional measurements or ‘screw-on levels’ for unidirectional measurements. |
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All-in-one linear positioner with integrated closed loop drive and controlApplied Motion Products (AMP) has released a new line of linear actuators complete with StepSERVO equipped integrated motors as all-in-one linear positioning solutions including drive electronics and controls, housing and bearing support. |
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Cure your components with high intensity LED UV lightTo help manufacturers boost production speed, consistency, and reliability with LED UV curing, adhesives specialist Intertronics has introduced the new Dymax BlueWave FX-1250 LED UV Curing Flood Lamp to its range. |
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Free motor evaluation service highlights untapped efficiency potentialABB UK is rolling out a free ‘Energy Snapshot’ service to provide motor end users with a ready-made action plan for realising enhanced energy savings across the plant. |
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Sick's monitoring box opens a window to better machine performanceSick has launched The Monitoring Box, a simple system that enables plug-and-play condition monitoring and preventative maintenance of sensors, machines, processes and plants. The Sick Monitoring Box can be adapted for diverse individual operating requirements to provide live status feedback and historical analysis, supporting more effective maintenance and optimised efficiency. |
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Housing selection made easy with Schaeffler’s Housing Selection AssistantFinding a suitable bearing housing can be a complex undertaking. Numerous components must be combined to form a technically compatible and application-specific optimal solution. |
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Highly precise and industrious ants for nanopositioningPrecision motion control and automation specialist Aerotech has launched the second generation of its ANT nanopositioning stages. Building on the proven previous model, the high-precision ANT95 and ANT130 nanopositioners deliver even better dynamics and precision. |
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Integrating your IT and OT systemsPaul Holding, founder of IT integration provider Ripley Solutions, discusses the importance of creating an integrated IT and OT infrastructure. |
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New website is an essential resource centre for fastening and assemblyFinding valuable information on fastening, joining and assembly is easier than ever with the launch of the new SPIROL website. The culmination of SPIROL’s 74 years of engineering knowledge and experience, the new website presents high quality products that deliver the lowest cost of assembly for customers in a diverse range of market sectors. |
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Shielded and sealed plastic bearings from BNLShielded or sealed bearings are used when dust, sand, debris or liquid needs to be kept out of the bearing. BNL offers a full range of these products for such challenging application areas. |
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Igus SCARA robot delivers low-cost pick-and-place automationA commonly cited barrier to automating manufacturing processes is cost, but this is something Igus has consistently addressed with a growing range of products within its ‘low cost automation’ (LCA) initiative – robots and devices designed to increase the productivity of tasks like electronic assembly and laboratory work while keeping the costs down. And the latest product within the LCA range is the drylin SCARA robot. Joining the Igus robolink, drylin Delta multi-axis and gantry linear robots designed t... |
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EVENTS AND COURSES
Moving from automated to autonomous productionAs the world’s leading trade fair for smart automation and robotics, Automatica brings together all key technologies in the international technology hub of Munich from 21-24 June. |
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Design Engineering Expo opens in three weeksDesign Engineering Expo is an event designed specifically for future thinking engineering professionals, bringing together inspiration success stories from ground breaking engineering projects, practical how to advice to help tackle your current challenges alongside supplier and technology showcases. Discover the latest advances, innovations and insight to improve efficiencies, enhance your supply chain and optimise future strategy. |
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