Industrial Technology

Embracing flexible manufacturing for personalised medicine

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Stephen Hayes, managing director at automation and control specialist, Beckhoff UK, explains how flexible manufacturing systems, supported by advanced modular automation solutions, can meet the demands of personalised medicine.

Embracing flexible manufacturing for personalised medicine

Getting the best out of simple surface energy measurement

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In any bonding or coating process - or any process which involves adhesion - there is a need to understand surface energy and wettability in a quantitative way, to ensure adhesion. Dyne Pens and Inks can be used to assess surface energy and wetting. Here, Alison Fox, Sales Manager of Dyne Testing, an Intertronics brand, outlines some hints and tips when using Dyne pens.

Getting the best out of simple surface energy measurement

New MVTec HALCON version includes deep learning-based technology for robust bin picking

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MVTec Software has launched the new version of MVTec HALCON. Version 25.05 of the standard machine vision software includes numerous improvements as well as a new technology that combines deep learning algorithms with classic methods.

New MVTec HALCON version includes deep learning-based technology for robust bin picking

Mechatronic joint actuators are designed for high performance robotics

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Servotecnica has developed two new cost-effective standard versions of its SVTM series rotary actuators in 118- and 153-mm diameter package sizes that offer nominal output torques of 33 Nm and 49 Nm respectively. Both are equipped with a 19 bits resolution BiSS-C protocol absolute encoder.

Mechatronic joint actuators are designed for high performance robotics

RS Design Solutions Showcases Smart Solutions for a Smarter World

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RS Group has announced its participation in NVIDIA GTC Paris 2025, taking place 11-12 June, 2025, at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. The event is part of Viva Technology 2025, Europe's largest and most influential gathering for innovation and impact.

High-Speed Data Acquisition Unit

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Yokogawa Test and Measurement Corporation announces the release of the SL2000 High-Speed Data Acquisition Unit, a ScopeCorder series product with a wide range of data logging functionalities for evaluation and test applications, including high-speed sampling and analysis.

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Industrial Technology Magazine - Spring 2025

Cover Story
2  Selecting the optimal end-of-arm equipment


Industrial update
8  Harness AI to transform development and engineering
10 Recyclable artificial vision system could be sweet for the environment
12 £83bn boost to UK economy if SMEs achieve their growth ambitions

14 Li-ion raw materials impact the battery recycling market

Aerospace report
16 Specialised aircraft bearings for extreme heat and pressure

Food manufacturing
18 Grasping the full potential of sensors
19 Baking rolls on a large scale

Medical report
20 Advanced drive systems could revolutionise surgical robots
21  Miniature ballscrews for medical applications

Design Engineering
23 Discovering the benefits of a machined spring
24 Thread grooves with the highest requirements
26 Bonding artificial turf to various substrates
28 Take action if you’re suffering from arc eye

Machine building
31 Flat packed kits versus fully assembled solutions
32 Encoders for position and motion control
34 Programming barrier to the democratise of automation

36 Keeping conveyors rolling
38 Overcoming the reluctance to automate with robotics
40 Ultrasonic inspection machine relies on servo drive system
42 Harmonised standards for risk assessments
44 Safe, seamless collaboration between cobots and humans
46 Control upgrade reduces configuration time by 75%
48 Machine vision improves component inspection

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