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Busting the myths around robotics

Busting the myths around robotics

Fact or fabrication? Paul Wilkinson of Pacepacker Services addresses the most common preconceptions about the use of robot systems in the food and drink industry and tackles some of the most persistent myths.

3rd June 2015
igus dryspin lead screw drives for high efficiency and low noise

igus dryspin lead screw drives for high efficiency and low noise

igus has released a short video demonstrating some of the features and benefits of its dryspin lead screw drives that enable engineers to achieve higher efficiency, quieter operation and longer lifetime. Typical applications for this drive technology include laboratory automation, automotive manufacturing, packaging and handling equipment.

27th May 2015

New whitepaper on

New whitepaper on "Industry 4.0" now available from Rittal

Manufacturing can become faster and much more flexible with consistent, IT-assisted value chains. A newly published whitepaper from Rittal shows the key role IT plays in what is termed Industry 4.0 and explains how companies can establish the infrastructure that is required to bring the concept to fruition.

27th May 2015
Automation for the artistry of beer making

Automation for the artistry of beer making

Whether it be light, dark, bitter, floral or in some cases a symphony of all the above, beer has been on the up for a while now. Emilian Axinia of Copa-Data discusses how automation in the brewing industry is helping this growth.

25th May 2015
The compact PLC is back: Mitsubishi Electric launches the new iQ-F PLC series

The compact PLC is back: Mitsubishi Electric launches the new iQ-F PLC series

Mitsubishi Electric has expanded its iQ range of PLCs with the compact MELSEC iQ-F series, building on the legacy of the market leading FX platform and broadening the range of available applications with a comprehensive set of 'built in' functions that offer features only previously found as add-ons or which did not exist at all in this category of PLCs.

25th May 2015
FastPac line for high-speed, versatile bulk bagging

FastPac line for high-speed, versatile bulk bagging

Customer demand for faster, more-versatile bulk bagging has inspired Pacepacker Services to launch a new high-speed bagging line called FastPac. The company has chosen this year's PPMA exhibition to unveil the first of the machines in the FastPac range - an upgraded sack placer that can help boost the number of bags packed per minute by up to 20 per cent, offering a new top speed of 16-17bpm.

19th May 2015
SKF offers new sensor for lubricant reservoirs

SKF offers new sensor for lubricant reservoirs

SKF is introducing the SKF ultrasonic sensor to improve fill-level monitoring on SKF and Lincoln branded pumps and reservoirs with lubricant capacities in excess of 5 litres (1.321 US gal). Developed for oil and grease applications, the sensor provides both low-level and full-level messages for optimum operation.

14th May 2015

High-performance power management for 48V DC applications

High-performance power management for 48V DC applications

48V DC power management systems are becoming more popular because they are an economic option for applications that transmit power over long distances, not only because twice the power can be transmitted with the same current but also because smaller cross-section cables can be used for that power.

14th May 2015
Yokogawa releases new UTAdvanced series controllers

Yokogawa releases new UTAdvanced series controllers

Yokogawa Electric Corporation is releasing a number of new UTAdvanced series controllers. The new controllers include four DIN rail mounting type controllers and one 1/8 DIN panel type program controller. This is part of Yokogawa's ongoing effort to expand its controller business by satisfying market needs and giving customers a greater range of choices.

23rd April 2015
Schaeffler launches Halal and Kosher-certified bearing grease

Schaeffler launches Halal and Kosher-certified bearing grease

Schaeffler UK is introducing a new rolling bearing grease that is certified for use in both Halal and Kosher food processing environments. The new FAG Arcanol FOOD2 rolling bearing grease is also registered to category H1 with the NSF (National Sanitation Foundation) and offers significantly improved performance compared with its predecessor, including reduced friction, better flow properties at low temperatures and improved wear protection, extending the scope of applications for the new grease.

23rd April 2015
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