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Robot programming via PLC is key in food plant

Robot programming via PLC is key in food plant

A collaboration between motion control and robotics specialist Yaskawa and a leading intralogistics and packaging company has resulted in the development of an automatic robot-based palletising cell which takes robotics handling to new levels of sophistication. The food logistics system developed by MPS Food Logistics Systems based in the Netherlands features a Profinet interface which enables the Motoman handling robotic system from Yaskawa to be programmed and operated via a Siemens TIA portal. 

24th October 2016
How to extend bearing life

How to extend bearing life

Chris Rehmann of AES Seal discusses the preventative steps that can be taken to avoid bearing failure.

24th October 2016
Dispelling the myths about linear guidance systems

Dispelling the myths about linear guidance systems

Many engineers are comfortable with rotary bearing technology but view linear as complicated and over-engineered with complex maintenance requirements. Bob Love of Schaeffler UK dispels the common myths about linear bearing technology.

24th October 2016
Motion control proves an exacting science

Motion control proves an exacting science

When Diamond Light Source required a customised beamline detector positioning system to increase flexibility on one of its primary beamlines, it turned to LG Motion for a solution.

24th October 2016
Actuator switch delivers 89% energy savings

Actuator switch delivers 89% energy savings

A switch from pneumatic to electric actuation has provided huge energy savings for a Danish fabrics plasticator.

24th October 2016
Drives save energy for Irish mushroom producer

Drives save energy for Irish mushroom producer

When one of Ireland’s largest mushroom producers, Codd Mushrooms, wanted to save energy and boost reliability within its factory chilled water system, it turned to Mitsubishi Electric and its systems integrator partner MPAC for a solution. The resulting PLC based control system using Mitsubishi Electric variable speed drives to control the various pumps, delivered a saving of over 5400kWh in one week, which will amount to £33,000 per year.

24th October 2016
Current affairs: dynamic motor testing

Current affairs: dynamic motor testing

Your electric motors are already producing a rich stream of information on their own health, and that of the wider machine; you just need to know how to read the signs, says Michael Herring of SKF.

24th October 2016
William Hughes buys new welding cells

William Hughes buys new welding cells

William Hughes has announced that it has invested over £1/4 million in a high technology twin robot welding cell. The new welding cell was supplied by Bauromat with Fanuc robots, all installed at William Hughes new UK headquarters in Stalbridge, Dorset. The unit features advanced weld monitoring and recording ensuring that the highest standards of quality and consistency are maintained for customers.

24th October 2016
ABB and Microsoft enter partnership

ABB and Microsoft enter partnership

ABB and Microsoft have announced a strategic partnership to help industrial customers create new value with digital solutions. Customers will benefit from the unique combination of the Microsoft Azure intelligent cloud and ABB’s deep domain knowledge and extensive portfolio of industrial solutions.

24th October 2016
Siemens and Atos offer cyber security

Siemens and Atos offer cyber security

Siemens and Atos are cooperating in the field of cyber security for industrial companies, providing customers in the manufacturing and processing industries with comprehensive security services and products for production and office IT. 

24th October 2016
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