Warner Electric XS & WR Series brakes reduce footprint of six-axis robot
7th January 2021
Six-axis robots have become the standard solution for automated assembly tasks due to their ability to carry out complex manoeuvres.
Latest Press Releases
Encoders: Why they’re used and how to make your selection
6th January 2021
Encoders provide feedback for accurate motor control relating to speed and positioning. Chris Schaefer, Applications Engineer at Portescap, looks at the technologies involved and explains how to choose the encoder for your application.
Raising the standard of iron measurement in water quality analysis
Maintaining water quality standards is essential to the effective operation of many processes, especially in the food and beverage sector.
Compact Stromag KMS CC marine clutch accommodates 35% larger shaft sizes to benefit vessel packaging
5th January 2021
Combining the versatility and performance of its KMS Multi-Disc marine clutches within a more compact package, Stromag has launched the newly designed KMS CC.
Integrating PAT and robotics to bring pharmaceutical manufacturing to the next level
Emerging technologies in process control can lead to a quantum leap in process intensification that will help pharmaceutical industries to thrive, even in an increasingly competitive global market.
PAT minimises regulatory concerns around 3D-printed medicines
Three-dimensional (3D) printing is revealing its potential in the pharmaceutical industry as it changes manufacturing processes and turns personalised medicine into a reality.
Mitsubishi Electric renews partnership with Special Olympics GB
17th December 2020
Mitsubishi Electric has renewed their partnership with Special Olympics GB for a further two years with immediate effect with both organisations committed to building upon the existing mutually beneficial relationship to help transform the lives of people with intellectual disabilities through sport.
Mitsubishi Electric offers new iQ-F extension modules for integrated safety
14th December 2020
As automated systems are becoming more extensive, they require corresponding safety controllers to maintain operations. Mitsubishi Electric’s latest iQ-F safety extension modules bring reliability to the next level. These compact, fully integrated units streamline installation and configuration while improving data visualisation and integrity.
Emissco pledges 5% of future hand sanitiser dispenser sales to Dougie Mac Hospice
11th December 2020
Staffordshire-based fluid and aerosol manufacturer Emissco has pledged to donate 5% of its future dispenser and hand sanitiser sales to Douglas Macmillan Hospice (Dougie Mac).
What will the SME manufacturing landscape look like post COVID-19?
7th December 2020
Chris Evans – Marketing and Operations Group Manager at Mitsubishi Electric UK looks at the effect the pandemic could have on the future adoption of automation in manufacturing within SMEs.