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Rockwell Automation addresses global skills shortage

Rockwell Automation addresses global skills shortage

Manufacturers and industrial operators around the world are contending with a growing skills shortage resulting from an evolving workforce and the influx of new technologies. These issues are forcing business leaders to reconsider their approach to machinery and facility design, training, technology and safety.

29th July 2016
Morgan and D3O create world

Morgan and D3O create world"s most advanced helmet for defence sector

Morgan Advanced Materials, a world leader in the application of advanced composite material technology, has incorporated D3O TRUST high-performance padding system into its ultra-lightweight combat helmet portfolio, the LASA AC914 and LASA AC915. The combination of Morgan’s hybrid composite ballistic helmet shell technology, with D3O’s impact pads is believed to be the most advanced combat helmet in the global market.

29th July 2016
Igus robolink robots tend machine tools

Igus robolink robots tend machine tools

Robots are increasingly being used to reduce repetitive strain injuries, allow for operation in wet or harsh environments or to save cost. They are frequently used for material handling, for example removing a finished part from a milling machine and replacing it with a blank part for processing.

29th July 2016
RS Components enters into global distribution agreement with Pfannenberg

RS Components enters into global distribution agreement with Pfannenberg

RS Components has signed a long-term distribution partnership agreement with Pfannenberg (UK) Ltd for the supply of the company’s range of enclosure thermal management solutions including devices such as filterfans, cooling units, heaters, thermostats, sounders and beacons.

29th July 2016
B&R appoints new UK managing director

B&R appoints new UK managing director

B&R has appointed Alan Conn as its new managing director for the UK and Ireland. Alan joins from Bosch Rexroth, where he held various sales management positions supporting OEM, end user and distribution businesses over the last nine years.

26th July 2016
World

World"s first modular robot system

When architectural designer Philip started to develop a superior construction toy for his children it unpredictably resulted in the world’s first modular multi-functional robot system. 

22nd July 2016
Elesa Direct Drive IP65/7 Electronic Position Indicator for 20mm shafts

Elesa Direct Drive IP65/7 Electronic Position Indicator for 20mm shafts

The new DD52R-E from Elesa fits larger 20mm dia. shafts while offering IP65 or IP67 sealing for arduous environments on industrial equipment of all kinds where high accuracy measurement of shaft position is required. This enables machine setting, counting or position monitoring to be achieved while providing an excellent easy to read six digit display that is legible in any position, with an 8 year battery life.

21st July 2016
Jaguar Land Rover turns to Gardner Denver for compressed air solution

Jaguar Land Rover turns to Gardner Denver for compressed air solution

When it came to selecting the compressed air system for its brand new Engine Manufacturing Centre (EMC) in Wolverhampton, Jaguar Land Rover selected supplier Gardner Denver to provide a solution capable of high energy efficiency, low cost of ownership and reduced environmental impact.

21st July 2016
Rittal automation system delivers commercial benefits to panel builders

Rittal automation system delivers commercial benefits to panel builders

When the directors of Peterborough-based panel builders Pneumatechnique were looking at ways to improve efficiency and offer better production consistency they turned to Rittal and its automation systems for switchgear construction. Pneumatechnique’s aim was to find ways to lower both overheads and operational costs.

20th July 2016
Schunk to demo the benefits of Industry 4.0 at AMB

Schunk to demo the benefits of Industry 4.0 at AMB

Automated machine loading and the trend toward Industry 4.0 are the central topics of AMB 2016, according to Dr. Markus Klaiber, the CTO of clamping and gripping specialist Schunk. “Modern machining centre concepts must take three factors into account: the shortest possible cycle times, maximum system availability and the ability to respond very flexibly to product modifications and changes in demand,” emphasizes the production expert, who sees a need for action primarily in SMEs.

18th July 2016
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