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ABB launches Genix Copilot with Microsoft

Today

Building on its long-standing collaboration with Microsoft, ABB has launched ABB Ability Genix Copilot, a generative AI solution that helps energy, utilities and other industries improve efficiency, productivity, and sustainability by contextualising vast amounts of data and providing actionable insights in an intuitive manner.

ABB launches Genix Copilot with Microsoft

Beware the automation skills gap

Today

Automation can enhance jobs, making them safer and quicker for humans. Nevertheless, reaping these benefits means closing a wide automation skills gap, explains Stephen Hayes, managing director at automation specialist Beckhoff UK.

Beware the automation skills gap

Southco introduces new squeeze handle with multi-point latching support

Today

Southco's new AC-50 Squeeze Handle Actuator features a dual cable pull system, enabling greater freedom in actuator positioning and secure multi-point latching on larger panels. This gives end users an ergonomic operating experience without compromising security.

Southco introduces new squeeze handle with multi-point latching support

Impact of surface roughness on component performance and durability

Today

Patrick Faulkner, lead engineer at Accu, looks at why understanding surface roughness is essential for manufacturers and engineers - not only to ensure functionality but also to optimise the longevity and reliability of the final product.

Impact of surface roughness on component performance and durability

Android and Linux-based Smart TFT displays simplify embedded development

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Review Display Systems (RDS) has announced a new range of Android and Linux-based smart displays from a leading supplier of advanced display solutions, DWIN.

Universal enclosures perfect for PCBs with protruding connectors

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OKW reports strong interest in its TOPTEC universal plastic enclosures following the electronica 2024 trade fair in Munich.

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Autumn 2024

Industrial Technology Magazine - Autumn 2024

Cover Story
26 Introducing the world’s first touchscreen photoelectric sensor

Industrial update
6 Getting to grips with the skills shortage
8 2024 MachineBuilding.Live show hailed as a tremendous success
10 A testament to sustainable engineering and art

Special report - pumps
12 Challenges of pump use in aerospace applications
14 What is pump cavitation and how to avoid it?

Food manufacturing
16 Elevating process manufacturing with advanced process control
18 Tradition benefitting from technology: Controlling the brewing process

Design Engineering
21 The importance of 3D-Circuits in healthcare
22 An overview of MMA structural adhesives
24 Automating a repetitive, dull screwdriving task
28 Electrical safety considerations for e-Mobility
30 Floatation tank manufacturer rests easy with
custom enclosures
32 The critical role of access hardware and gaskets

Machine building
35 Cable assemblies for ground breaking stage technology
36 How to prevent operator bypass
38 Machinery safety solutions made flexible and scalable
40 MTP: a jigsaw where any piece fits in any location?
41 Embedded motion control for gantry-based applications
42 Pneumatic cylinders: why and when does quality matter?
44 How to measure a missing V-belt
46 Robot workcell automates cold storage blood testing
48 Modular enclosures protect machines and operators
50 Delivering HVAC efficiency with permanent magnet motors



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