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RackBot, the latest innovation in automated intralogistics technology from Lancashire-based Rainbow Dynamics, is described by the company as representing a paradigm shift in goods-to-person automated order picking. Thanks to its streamlined design and straightforward build process, RackBot can be installed and up and running in one-third of the time that it would take to construct a traditional tote-shuttle system. And …
The Chomerics Division of Parker Hannifin Corporation, the global leader in motion and control technologies, is launching a rapid sampling and prototyping laboratory in the Czech Republic. The state-of-the-art facility provides customers across Europe with access to thermal interface and EMI (electromagnetic interference) material samples in ultra-fast time. Full on-site application engineering support from Parker Chomerics is available to ensure …
Take a closer look and you’ll instantly spot enormous potential: world-class products, manufacturing expertise, business-friendly support, and a unique GB (Great Britain) and EU (European Union) market access position. And it’s all in one place. Reasons to buy Northern Ireland is the only place in the world with seamless tariff-free market access to both GB and the EU. This makes …
Vision sensors are the ‘eyes of industrial automation’. That is because the devices enable machines to see and interpret their surroundings. Anyone looking for a particularly powerful sensor for print quality verification can now find what they need in the DCR 1048i OCV from Leuze: It can read 1D/2D codes within one application and also check quality using the OCV …
– RS, a global product and service solutions provider for industrial customers, today announced the release of its award-winning software, DesignSpark PCB version 12, backed by the support of Infineon, Germany’s largest semi conductor manufacturer. The latest iteration introduces new features in the tool for free and paid DesignSpark subscription plans, as part of a commitment to its community of …
As part of an ABB Motion OneCare service agreement, ABB has modernized a variable speed drive (VSD) for NASA (US National Aeronautics and Space Administration) to extend, by at least 10 years, the life of the wind tunnel at its National Transonic Facility (NTF) at Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia. The tunnel is used to optimize aircraft performance and fuel consumption by mimicking …
BEP Surface Technologies, a leading metal surface specialist, has launched an innovation arm, BEP Solutions, to accelerate international R&D partnerships to solve global challenges. Leveraging 54 years of engineering know-how and using leading-edge digital techniques, BEP Solutions will build on its strong track record of collaborating with governments, academia and businesses to address challenges within existing and emerging industries. From …
Developed for ultra-high precision in the micron range, SICK’s innovative and compact OD7000 displacement sensor reliably measures tiny distances in challenging applications cost-effectively. Comprising a separate controller and sensor head that are both extremely compact, the OD7000 is purpose-built to fit into the tightest machine spaces. The SICK OD7000 is a 1D laser distance sensor that measures differences in height accurately …
Supply chain integration partner PeakLogix, an Alta Material Handling company, has announced a strategic partnership with Movu Robotics, a global leader in warehouse automation solutions that stands out by bringing easier logistics automation technologies to the world’s warehouses. This partnership means Movu Robotics and PeakLogix can offer the benefits of Movu’s plug-and-play robotics portfolio as part of their solutions for …
The UK’s Industrial Decarbonisation Research and Innovation Centre (IDRIC) has been awarded £1 million in new funding from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) part of UK Research and Innovation, to continue its vital work in catalysing industrial decarbonisation in the UK. The funding will allow IDRIC to maintain momentum and maximise its impact through continued knowledge sharing, supporting …
