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Knife edge rollers keeping packaging lines running

Knife edge rollers keeping packaging lines running

In its latest ‘video of the week’, Igus iglidur knife edge rollers take centre stage. The rollers help keep the packaging industry moving smoothly and efficiently. Available in various sizes and materials as standard, there is a iglidur knife edge roller suited for a variety of applications.

26th July 2021
Novio Packaging reaches new levels of quality with machine vision

Novio Packaging reaches new levels of quality with machine vision

Novio Packaging has selected an Omron FH series Vision System for use in its bottle production line in Denmark. The Omron system ensures that all of the bottles shipped to customers are of the highest quality, with no defects.

26th July 2021
Trumpf fires up laser lightning rod in Swiss Alps

Trumpf fires up laser lightning rod in Swiss Alps

Trumpf and the University of Geneva have fired up a laser-based lightning rod at the top of Säntis mountain in Switzerland. Over the next few weeks, the researchers will be using this powerful system to conduct a series of weather experiments. Their aim is to control lightning from storm clouds and direct the strikes to places where they won’t cause any damage.

26th July 2021
Preventive maintenance helps prevent damage

Preventive maintenance helps prevent damage

WOB-Wessling Oberflächenveredelung (WOB) operates the largest special plant for contract coating in Europe. In a workshop of around 22,000 square meters, hanging cranes provide fully automatic transport for the parts weighing up to 9.5 tons. The gigantic plant includes several cable carriers from Tsubaki Kabelschlepp, which are inspected and serviced by the manufacturer as part of its exclusive maintenance service. This allows WOB to reduce risks and prevent downtimes.

26th July 2021
Omron and Reitec join forces on cobot palletiser

Omron and Reitec join forces on cobot palletiser

Innovation automation solutions can improve flexibility and boost productivity in the palletising sector, whilst still ensuring a safe and healthy working environment for workers. To meet the needs of customers in the fast-moving consumer goods industry (FMCG), Omron distributor and industrial automation specialist, Reitec Engineering Services, has developed the new RC-1 cobot palletiser solution.

21st July 2021
ABB to acquire ASTI Mobile Robotics Group to drive next generation of flexible automation

ABB to acquire ASTI Mobile Robotics Group to drive next generation of flexible automation

ABB has announced it will acquire ASTI Mobile Robotics Group (ASTI), a leading global autonomous mobile robot (AMR) manufacturer with a broad portfolio across all major applications enabled by the company’s software suite. This will expand ABB’s robotics and automation offering, making it the only company to offer a complete portfolio for the next generation of flexible automation.

20th July 2021
MiniTec UK opens online shop for quick, convenient purchases

MiniTec UK opens online shop for quick, convenient purchases

Meeting the demands of today’s manufacturers for quality modular aluminium profile, building systems complete with products and accessories, MiniTec UK has introduced an online shop. Accessed via the company’s website, it is a simple, user-friendly ordering process, ideal for fulfilling ad hoc orders promptly and efficiently.

19th July 2021
Virtual machine safety dashboard from Sick promises more machine uptime

Virtual machine safety dashboard from Sick promises more machine uptime

Sick Safety Machine Analytics is a simple new live data-collection service that makes machine safety systems transparent, so that events can be responded to rapidly, while longer-term analysis optimises maintenance and improves productivity.

17th July 2021
New bearings made of iglidur W360 high-performance plastic ensure precise and easy linear movements

New bearings made of iglidur W360 high-performance plastic ensure precise and easy linear movements

The new iglidur W360CM series linear bearings from Igus are designed to slide on round shafts with high precision. The linear bearing consists of an aluminium housing and a polymer liner, which ensures high accuracy. The design allows precise movement. By using iglidur W360 high-performance polymers, no external lubrication is needed. The dimensions of the new bearings are interchangeable with metallic linear ball bearings, so that they can be easily converted to a 1:1 ratio providing the correct technical considerations are observed.

17th July 2021
Omron leverages AI to simplify and optimise machine vision configuration

Omron leverages AI to simplify and optimise machine vision configuration

Traditionally, to identify defects and scratches in production has required the sensitivity and knowledge of technicians with extensive experience. But owing to rising labour costs and shortage of skilled labour, manufacturers need to automate processes that once relied on the senses of experienced human workers.

17th July 2021
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