Problems with Current Generation of MES Systems Bring High Investment Risk, says Paul Hurst of Products4Automation

Problems with Current Generation of MES Systems Bring High Investment Risk, says Paul Hurst of Products4Automation

P4A55 31 January 2012

Current MES systems only represent a preliminary stage of development toward the goal of intelligently controlled production processes, according to Paul Hurst of P4A, the UK distributor for FELTEN Production Intelligence software.

Build & Refurbish Enclosures, Boxes, Guards and Cabinets with WDS Enclosure Accessories

Build & Refurbish Enclosures, Boxes, Guards and Cabinets with WDS Enclosure Accessories

WDS04 31 January 2012

As a leading manufacturer of standard parts, WDS has a complete range of hinges, handles, catches, locks, latches, gas struts and anti-vibration mounts that are ideal for the design, manufacture and maintenance of enclosures of almost any size.

Jet Towel hand dryer resets the standards for energy efficiency

Jet Towel hand dryer resets the standards for energy efficiency

MitsUKDMA012 31 January 2012

The revolution in hand drying has cranked up a gear, with the launch of a new model of Mitsubishi Electric’s Jet Towel, the original high speed, low energy dryer.

New gear production machines offers unparalleled value and performance

New gear production machines offers unparalleled value and performance

MPDMA002 31 January 2012

Hemel Hempstead-based Microprecision – a specialist in the field of precision component manufacturing – is now exclusively distributing a high precision and cost-effective range of CNC gear-production machine tools from South Korean company S&T Dynamics.

CC-Link Partner Association Announces Ethernet Based Safety Networking

CC-Link Partner Association Announces Ethernet Based Safety Networking

CLPA35 26 January 2012

CC-Link is a family of open network technologies that have a 10 year pedigree of growth in the global market, having now reached an installed base of over 8 million devices. A key part of this family are the CC-Link IE (Industrial Ethernet) variants, being the only open Ethernet based networks that offer gigabit performance.

KINGFISHER WEAR PROTECTION PROVIDES OVER 8 TIMES EQUIPMENT LIFE FOR MULTI-NATIONAL MANUFACTURER OF PROCESSED WOODEN BOARDS

KINGFISHER WEAR PROTECTION PROVIDES OVER 8 TIMES EQUIPMENT LIFE FOR MULTI-NATIONAL MANUFACTURER OF PROCESSED WOODEN BOARDS

Kingfisher35 25 January 2012

Kingfisher Industrial has provided a wear protection solution for a multi-national manufacturer of processed wooden boards that is designed to provide in excess of 12-years working life on fan casings used in the board production process.

Robots arise as British manufacturing rebuilds

Robots arise as British manufacturing rebuilds

MitsUKDMA001 24 January 2012

The number of robots in UK factories and production plants is growing at an unprecedented rate as the manufacturing sector prepares for an ever-more competitive and globalised future. A seminar organised by Mitsubishi Electric, Cognex Vision and the British Automation and Robot Association looked at developments in the field.

Next generation of development engineers use industrial robots from Mitsubishi Electric at WorldSkills

Next generation of development engineers use industrial robots from Mitsubishi Electric at WorldSkills

MitsDMA157 24 January 2012

31 compact RV-2SDB industrial robots from Mitsubishi Electric were put through their paces at the recent WorldSkills international skills event held in London. Integrated into modular production systems (MPS) from Festo Didactic, a global market leader in industry-oriented training and vocational education and long-standing partner of Mitsubishi Electric, they were deployed in the ‘Mechatronics’ and ‘Mobile Robotics’ competitions.

Exhaust materials are changing, here’s how...

Exhaust materials are changing, here’s how...

KLARIUS141 24 January 2012

According to Doug Bentley, head of R&D at Europe’s largest manufacturer of replacement exhaust systems Klarius, there is a lot to consider when choosing materials to manufacture exhausts...

Refrigerated display cabinet manufacturer gains extra flexibility through Spelsberg’s enclosure machining and assembly service

Refrigerated display cabinet manufacturer gains extra flexibility through Spelsberg’s enclosure machining and assembly service

SPELS170 24 January 2012

When increasing growth at Bond Display Cabinets meant that assembling and wiring control boxes for its refrigerated display cabinets was proving a production bottleneck, the company looked into the possibility of finding an enclosure who could supply fully assembled enclosures as a single part. Spelsberg offered the answer with its TK range of enclosures.

Mitsubishi Electric Europe Reports Highly Successful joint EMS and e-F@ctory Summit

Mitsubishi Electric Europe Reports Highly Successful joint EMS and e-F@ctory Summit

MitsDMA152 23 January 2012

The 7th annual European Manufacturing Strategies (EMS) Summit proved highly successful for Mitsubishi Electric Europe, with the company and its e-F@ctory Alliance partners hosting panel discussions and keynote speeches while demonstrating innovative solutions in areas such as energy, enterprise connectivity, manufacturing processes, networking and SCADA.

Burkert's AirLINE Quick Provides a Flexible, Time Saving Solution for Pneumatic Control of Actuators in Hygienic Processes

Burkert's AirLINE Quick Provides a Flexible, Time Saving Solution for Pneumatic Control of Actuators in Hygienic Processes

BURKERT159 23 January 2012

Burkert’s new AirLINE Quick offers a reliable, compact and time-saving solution for the direct mounting of Burkert’s type 8640 valve islands and AirLINE 8644 automation system into control cabinets, eliminating the need for bulkhead connections and internal piping.

CC-Link sees better productivity for flat panel display manufacturers

CC-Link sees better productivity for flat panel display manufacturers

CLPA52 20 January 2012

Production of flat screen liquid crystal displays (LCDs) at one of the largest plants in Asia has steadily ramped up to meet the ever-increasing demand. The process is now highly automated, so data communications are critically important. The choice of a high-speed Ethernet based open network, CC-Link IE, to run the automation comms at the plant could point towards the future for many more automation installations in Asia and Europe.

sara LBS Will Show its Latest Innovations in Machinery Protection and Cleanroom Technology Doors at the 2012 Southern Manufacturing exhibition

sara LBS Will Show its Latest Innovations in Machinery Protection and Cleanroom Technology Doors at the 2012 Southern Manufacturing exhibition

sara63 18 January 2012

sara Loading Bay Specialists will be promoting the RP 2000 and Fraunhofer Certified Sprint Clean Room Door on stand M24 at the Southern Manufacturing exhibition in Farnborough on the 15th and 16th of February, 2012.

Mitsubishi Electric’s C CPU opens up the world of automation for easier system development

Mitsubishi Electric’s C CPU opens up the world of automation for easier system development

MitsDMA145 17 January 2012

Systems designers, who prefer the flexibility of PC based control, have previously had to choose between industrial PCs or embedded microcontrollers for their bespoke automation control systems now have a third option: Mitsubishi Electric’s C-language controller.

Laser Set to Stun....

Laser Set to Stun....

DMAWM009 17 January 2012

Robinson Engineering Ltd. is a County Durham based provider of sub-contract sheet metalwork and fabrication services to some of the most prestigious names in British industry.

KOLLMORGEN KBM™ FRAMELESS SERVO MOTORS PROVIDE A FLEXIBLE, COMPACT, LOW COST SOLUTION TO ACHIEVING POSITIONAL ACCURACY

KOLLMORGEN KBM™ FRAMELESS SERVO MOTORS PROVIDE A FLEXIBLE, COMPACT, LOW COST SOLUTION TO ACHIEVING POSITIONAL ACCURACY

INMOCO134 16 January 2012

Servo control specialist, Inmoco, has extended its precision servo motor range with the introduction of the Kollmorgen KBM™ Series of frameless brushless servo motors. The frameless design of the KBM series provides a cost-effectively, compact solution to achieving positional accuracy in a smaller, more reliable motor package.

What opportunities do Ethernet networks offer for more energy efficient production?

What opportunities do Ethernet networks offer for more energy efficient production?

CLPA49 16 January 2012

Good energy management is a balancing act; between supply, demand, availability and optimisation. Once the optimum hardware has been installed in any manufacturing or processing site, the energy efficiency of that site is reliant on effective communications and management.

Tsubaki’s BS Chain Offers High Performance in Wet and Corrosive Environments

Tsubaki’s BS Chain Offers High Performance in Wet and Corrosive Environments

TSU165 16 January 2012

There are now four versions of Tsubaki’s well proven BS/DIN European Standard Chain for use in corrosive environments. Each version is designed to outlast standard chains and provide a cost effective operating solution across the widest range of operating environments.

NSK DEVELOPS ENERGY-SAVING BEARINGS FOR HIGH-EFFICIENCY MOTORS

NSK DEVELOPS ENERGY-SAVING BEARINGS FOR HIGH-EFFICIENCY MOTORS

NSK411 16 January 2012

NSK Ltd. announced that it has developed energy-saving bearings for high-efficiency motors that halve the friction loss of rolling bearings used in conventional products. The new bearings will contribute to a reduction of electric power consumption desired by users of high-efficiency motors.