Should we integrate safety in all machine automation?

  Should we be integrating safety in all our machine automation?   Schneider Electric was one of the first to provide safety offerings for protecting press operators from serious accidents. Today, there is increasing demand to integrate safe automation in standard automation. Here is an abridged version in which they discuss the question.   Q. […]

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Smart glasses enhance digital transformation of production

    Mitsubishi’s smart visualisation enhances the digital transformation of production. In an increasingly competitive manufacturing environment, businesses need flexibility, improved productivity, and the capability to make gains in efficiency and reductions in downtime. Smart visualisation provides augmented reality models for manufacturing transformation.   Mitsubishi Electric is guiding users on how these requirements can be […]

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Is the rise of smart machines too challenging for UK producers?

Is the rise of smart machines too much of a challenge for UK producers?   UK manufacturing has one of the lowest robot uptake rates in the developed world at a time when productivity is on every watch list. Developing new smart technologies make improved productivity possible, and offers adopters the opportunity to differentiate themselves […]

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IMO SD1 inverter drives tough enough for wire-cutting granite

    The customer – Bicoma – is an Italian manufacturer of automation machinery for use specifically in the stone field – cutting marble, stone, granite etc. Bicoma has a proud history as one of the most innovative companies operating in this sector, and are globally renowned for their high-quality machinery production.   Their Fast […]

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Smart Machines offer OEMS new opportunities to innovate

    Smart Machines offer OEMS new opportunities to innovate.   The adoption of smart machines is accelerating. Smart machine technologies in automation enhance an OEM’ s ability to innovate and deliver more value to end-users.   Machine builders have always been very innovative in developing their machines to deliver best values to their end-users. […]

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