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Making the most of down time
Injuries in sport are inevitable, but the greatest sporting comebacks haven’t been achieved by simply accepting the circumstances and waiting for recovery. The same philosophy can be applied to factory shutdowns. Here, Chris Johnson, Managing Director atSMB Bearings explores the factory maintenance opportunities gifted by an unexpected pause in production.
The future of robots: igus develops new robotic control software
New software to improve the control and use of robots has been developed and launched by igus. The igus robot control software enables robots to be programmed and controlled with ease and also helps customers choose the robot that best suits the needs of their business. igus, which has its UK headquarters in Northampton, has three low cost automation solutions in its portfolio: Robolink robotic arm, delta robots and linear gantry robots.
Manufacturing cannot afford another mental health meltdown
Just under half of manufacturing workers suffered a decline in their mental health during the first lockdown and the industry 'cannot afford another hit to mental health as we move through the winter', according to corporate wellbeing expert, Westfield Health.During the first lockdown, Westfield Health’sDivided Togetherresearch revealed that 46% of UK manufacturing employees experienced a drop in the quality of their mental wellbeing, with ...
Novel sensor detects oversized ore in real time
In partnership with engineering firm AMOG Consulting, Omniflex has developed an oversized ore detection system for the global mining industry. The system uses sensors on the tray and machine-learning techniques to detect the size of ore rubble as it loaded into haul trucks to be carried from the blast site to the crushing plant. This information is wirelessly communicated through Omniflex’s gateway in the cab of the truck to the driver and ...
Investment in digital skills powering UK manufacturing through COVID
British manufacturing companies moved at speed towards digitalisation when the pandemic struck, with nearly half switching to digital working practices within two weeks of lockdown, according to new research,‘Digital Skills for a Digital Manufacturing Future’,published by Make UK, the manufacturers’ organisation and Sage.
Racal Acoustics announce headset contract with DALO
Racal Acoustics, the UK-based global designer and manufacturer of audio communications and protection systems has announced a new contract to supply the Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO), with their RA4000 Magna digital headset system.
Faster solution to high-performance robot vision
The automotive industry is a leading adopter of robot vision technology and continues to automate more and more processes. As OEMs and their suppliers strive for greater productivity and quality, introducing vision capability is a common requirement to enhance picking and precision placement or assembly of components.
26.5 GHz handheld vector network analyser
The R&S ZNH is a full two-port handheld vector network analyser up to 26.5 GHz with cable and antenna analysis and full S-parameter measurements from Rohde & Schwarz.
Simple PCB conformal coating inspection with iSpector JUz
Mek (Marantz Electronics) has launched the iSpector JUz for conformal coating inspection. Based on proven Mek AOI technology, the iSpector JUz automates the conformal coating inspection process to ensure coating quality and consistency.
First on-device AI mobile phishing defence launched for SMS
SlashNext, the phishing authority, has announced the first on-device AI mobile phishing defence for IOS and Android with natural language and link-based detection to protect users from the exponential increase in mobile-based SMS phishing (‘SMishing’) attacks.