Revisiting machine design for new efficiency gains Operating in today’s fast-changing and highly competitive industrial environments requires radical efficiency improvements. Machines delivered to end-users must use fewer resources, provide better operational insights, and maximise the return on investment. Adopting a smart machine approach and revisiting the machine design can increase efficiency, with […]
Reducing product recalls in the food industry through automation. As food product recalls increase, Omron Automation’s Robert Brook considers how effective and integrated plant automation can play a leading role in reducing the cost and damaged reputations. Although most recalls are triggered by unlisted ingredients or contamination with bacteria, metal and other […]
Visitors to the Mitsubishi Electric stand C60 at PPMA have their first opportunity in the UK to see a working demonstration of a dedicated linear transfer system. Called “Smart Carriage”, delivering integrated power for on-board intelligence and carriage equipment. Smart Carriage allows assembly information and production data specific to each work piece […]
Omron shows advanced packaging machinery solutions at PPMA. For manufactures of packaging machines wanting to increase profitability, Omron offers a complete range of answers on display at Stand B34 of the 2017 PPMA Show. Their services and products are designed to increase machine speed, versatility, performance and safety. This includes traceability in the […]
Mitsubishi demonstrates machine applications at PPMA 2017. At the 2017 PPMA Show, Mitsubishi Electric is demonstrating how the integration of robotics and machine automation deliver tangible benefits to both machine builders and end-users. PPMA is becoming a must visit show for engineers, buyers and managers from UK manufacturing. Increasingly popular topics for […]