Issue No. 233
26th June 2024 |
Skills crisis highlights need to invest in automation
Data shows that there are currently some 64,000 vacancies in manufacturing, which Make UK estimates is costing the sector £6bn in lost output. And these latest stats come just as the sector is starting to see green shoots of growth. Even if the next government takes dramatic action to drive a revolution in skills, the crisis isn't going to be solved any time soon, again giving weight to the need for manufacturers to talk to machine builders about making the best investment in automation.
With best regards
Mark Simms, Editor
editor@machinebuilding.net
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Unique 4-year warranty extends to thousands of motion plastic products
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Billions of test cycles in the company's in-house laboratory means igus can extend its industry-leading four-year warranty for all products that can be calculated in terms of service life.
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Digimarc and OMRON come Together to Transform Production Processes
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In a strategic partnership, Digimarc Corporation is combining its digital watermarking technology with OMRON's machine vision technology to transform production processes across industry.
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Emergency pull-wire switches to go round bends
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New from steute is the Multiflex 4R pulley option for emergency pull-wire switches, meeting the needs of a pull-wire emergency stop function on conveyors which run around corners.
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CASE STUDIES, NEW PRODUCTS & NEWS
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Safe radar system lets you work safely under the most rugged conditions
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Minitec appointed system integrator for collaborative robots
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LG Motion has appointed Basingstoke-based MiniTec UK, which specialises in aluminium profile solutions for a wide range of industries, as a systems integrator for collaborative robot solutions in the UK.
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Kabelschlepp Metool highlights cable management solutions at MachineBuilding.Live
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Machine Safety in 316 Stainless Steel
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In today's modern manufacturing plants machine guard safety is key. Although safety products might be small in comparison to most of the equipment on site, they are still a key part of any machine's function. From mechanical interlocks to rope pull...
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Safety at an attractive price
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Leuze has extended its ELC range of safety light curtains. The ELC150 has additional resolutions and improved operating ranges. The range is readily available with extremely competitive pricing and are very quick and easy to install and integrate.
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8 things you need to know about confocal displacement sensors
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When specifying a non-contact confocal displacement sensor, several factors need to be considered including measuring speed, resolution, type of material and surface, the operating environment and whether thickness measurements are required, says...
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Increasing demands on energy efficiency and system transparency are constantly presenting industry with new challenges. With its i-series motec decentralised frequency inverters, automation specialist Lenze offers an intelligent, cost- and energy...
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Murrelektronik says the Modlight Illumix RGBW LED machine lights are revolutionising the way machines and work areas are illuminated and monitored, as they not only provide efficient lighting, but also serve as a versatile status indicator.
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Grippers, robot accessories and rotary and linear modules
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SCHUNK, a seasoned expert in engineering solutions with over 70 years of experience, has a portfolio that features more than 11,000 standard components, providing a comprehensive range for your automation projects.
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Fibox brings ARCA enclosures to MachineBuilding.Live
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Fibox will be featuring the ARCA range of wall or pole mounted electrical cabinet enclosures at MachineBuilding.Live. ARCA presents a sustainable alternative to traditional steel or GRP cabinets.
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Procter Machine Safety Delivers Cutting-Edge Enclosure for WAAM3D
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Procter Machine Safety recently completed a significant project for WAAM3D, a pioneering 3D printing company. The project involved designing, manufacturing and installing a bespoke machine enclosure that addressed numerous challenges and met the...
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Securing open automation in the IIoT age
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Open automation systems are transforming manufacturing, with their connectivity unlocking incredible efficiencies. But this also creates a vast attack surface for cyber threats. Stephen Hayes, managing director of Beckhoff UK, explores how...
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KEB DL4 servomotors now with functional safety
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Brusatori Electric Motors (part of the KEB Group) has introduced a new mechanical mounting system for safe encoders for its DL4 series of servomotors that meets the requirements with safety functionalities and can assume Functional Safety function...
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Why You Need to Recheck Your IT Cooling Solutions in the Summer Months
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As the summer months bring rising temperatures, it's time to pay extra attention to your IT cooling solutions. Even a few degrees of increased temperature can have a significant impact on your IT equipment's performance and longevity. The experts at...
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SICK highlights sensing and safety technologies at Machine Building Live
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SICK UK will be at Machine Building Live displaying its comprehensive portfolio of industry leading technologies including the latest innovations in sensing and safety technology to help OEMs and machine builders provide their customers with the...
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IO-Link and IP69K signalling devices
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PATLITE will showcase its latest IO-Link and IP69K signalling devices at Machine Building Live 2024. You'll be able to get a live demonstration from PATLITE's experts and learn more about the signalling solutions that the company has to offer the...
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MachineBuilding.Live expands, offers new visitor experiences for 2024
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Organised by Kent-based The Engineering Network (TEN), MachineBuilding.Live has been expanded to accommodate almost 160 exhibitors this year when the event opens on 2nd October. There has been a near 50% jump in the number of exhibitors compared t
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