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Robot compatibility with one-system solution
OnRobot has announced the release of a new end-of-arm-tooling (EoAT) interface to simplify automation; making it faster and easier for manufacturers to unlock the benefits of collaborative robots. Now, with a single system, single platform for programming and training, and single vendor relationship, manufacturers have access to a full range of tools, full robot compatibility, and ranging possibilities for collaborative applications.
Public sector unprepared for website accessibility regulation
With just two weeks to go until the UK government implements a new digital accessibility law, many public sector bodies could still be unprepared for the change, warns a specialist design company. The new government legislation is set to come into effect on 23rd September 2019. It will require all public sector websites and apps to meet certain accessibility standards.
Can telehealth change global healthcare?
Hospital decision-makers can promote improved health outcomes by advocating for the deployment of telehealth tools and practices.In a recent World Economic Forum Expose, Philips Electronics CEO Vitor Rocha recounted a time in Brazil when where you lived significantly impacted your ability to access quality healthcare.
The future of car energy
Despite major inroads being made in regard to the reduction of the carbon footprint created by the UK transport industry, it now exists as the largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions in the UK, producing one per cent more per annum than energy supplies. The UK government, in a bid to further prevent damaging climate change, has introduced a series of drastic measures, the starkest being 2050 Net Zero emissions, which was drawn into legisl...
The critical condition of hospital power
In August 2019, Ipswich Hospital plunged into darkness after it was hit during a 15-minute UK-wide power outage. The trust revealed that the disruption caused the unit’s circuit breaker to fail, briefly cutting the electrical supply to outpatients and the x-ray department. Luckily, the hospital’s back-up generators took over and prevented risk to both patients and life-saving medical equipment.
The future metal requirements of EVs and hybrids
For anyone keeping pace with the automotive sector - or general news for that matter – it’s easy to predict the future. Electrification is here to stay, with sales of full EVs and hybrids growing exponentially year on year. This revolution has forced OEMs to create entirely new vehicle platforms to accommodate new, innovative powertrains - resulting in mass redesigns across all of the major brands. This focus on delivering optimised p...
3D printing cuts design to manufacture time to hours
Briggs Automotive Company (BAC), the British manufacturer of the recently launched Mono R, Stratasys, has revealed the impact additive manufacturing is having on the design and production of the latest edition to the BAC elite supercar offering. When faced with detrimental delays to the design process of an essential airbox, the team turned to Stratasys FDM additive manufacturing to produce fully functional prototypes in record time and improve f...
Mobile varnish lab is in fast lane to success
A mobile resin and varnish condition-testing laboratory, has paid off for AEMT, which manufactures specialist insulating and encapsulating resins and varnishes, for the worlds electrical industries. With its first year of operation completed, the mobile lab service is showing every sign of success.
Rapid parts for rotating equipment
Recent advances in the design and manufacture of spare parts have led to a significant reduction in the time taken to create replacement components for breakdown situations or for those that have reached the end of their service life. Digitalisation and new manufacturing techniques have paved the way for a dramatic improvement in lead times.
Fast curing in any shape with liquid sealants
DELO has introduced a new, silicone-free liquid sealant for the automotive, electronics, and white goods industries. Curing by light, DELO PHOTOBOND SL4165 protects from dust, air, and water. The flow-resistant, highly viscous liquid sealant can be applied in the desired height and any geometric shape.