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British Standard for the "˜circular economy' launched

BSI is launching a new standard for the "˜circular economy', BS 8001: 2017: Framework for implementing the principles of the circular economy in organizations - guide.

23rd June 2017

Stemmer Imaging unveils new Vision Technology Forum format

Stemmer Imaging's popular Machine Vision Technology Forum has a new 2-day format for 2017. Taking place on 15th and 16th November 2017 at the Silverstone Wing Exhibition and Conference Centre, the event now features a complete day dedicated to hands-on training. The second day is packed with a technical seminar programme, live product demonstrations and a new "˜Integrator Zone' with real world application examples.

23rd June 2017

Lenze team up with ei3 for secure data handling in the cloud

Machine and systems engineers using automation technology from Lenze can now create online data services very easily. Lenze has joined forces with the IoT specialist ei3 Corporation to offer a combination of remote analysis of machine performance and also remote predictive maintenance. It is available as an unbranded product without visible evidence of the ei3 brand so only the name and logo of the machine manufacturer is visible.

22nd June 2017

New brochure from Thomson explores smart linear actuation

Thomson Industries has published a new brochure that educates industrial automation users on the emerging role of smart actuators in meeting their demands for greater connectivity, application flexibility and cost efficiency. The brochure explores, with help from 10 pages of detailed 3D application renderings, the unique values to machine builders to be gained from smart actuators, their use in off-highway vehicles, factory automation and material handling. Also included are highlights of the Thomson Electrak HD, Electrak Throttle, and WhisperTrak smart actuation products that deliver these benefits.

22nd June 2017

Schneider Electric in LinkedIn's 2017 Global Top Companies List

Schneider Electric is on LinkedIn's 2017 Global Top Companies list. It is compiled by analysing the billions of actions taken by LinkedIn"˜s 500-plus million members to come up with a blended score derived from a combination of LinkedIn data and editorial coverage.

22nd June 2017

Next-day custom enclosure samples keep projects on schedule

The popularity of Spelsberg UK's next-day sample service is continuing to grow, 12 months after it was launched. By delivering samples for custom enclosure designs with a 24-hour turnaround, customers are able to compress their project times while also helping to ensure optimum designs. Chris Lloyd, Managing Director, explains how Spelsberg is achieving such a fast turnaround: "One of the biggest issues on most engineering projects is time management: keeping the work moving on, avoiding delays and their almost inevitable knock-on effects. Aware that a series of small delays can add up over the course of a project and result in the final deadline being missed, about a year ago we assessed the possibility of offering next-day delivery of sample custom electrical enclosures.

22nd June 2017

HIMA appoints Stefan Basenach as Process business unit head

HIMA Paul Hildebrandt has appointed Stefan Basenach as head of the new Process business unit, effective 1 May 2017. With the creation of a separate business unit for the process industry, safety expert HIMA aims to focus their business strategy on stronger global growth and closer customer contact. An international project team will facilitate access to new markets and intensify cooperation with new and existing customers.

21st June 2017

See RARUK Automation at PPMA 2017 on stand number E20

RARUK Automation will be showing the full extent of its products and systems for the processing and packaging sectors at PPMA 2017, but several areas of its stand have already been earmarked for new introductions. Among the first to be confirmed is a new Robotiq gripper system that enhances the productivity of the company's Universal Robot six-axis, collaborative robotic arms and a new autonomous mobile robot, designed to change the way businesses move materials inside their facilities.

21st June 2017

Hylec's success prompts move to expanded facilities

Hylec-APL is moving to new expanded facilities, thanks to experiencing rapid sales growth in both the electrical and electronic markets. The company will be remaining in Wellingborough but will move into new offices and a much larger warehouse on June 26, and has also announced capital investment in production machinery to enable it to fulfil both current and projected future demand.

21st June 2017

Remote assistance with internet-connected "˜smart' glasses

Henkel and automobile giant PSA have worked together on an innovative form of remote assistance. For the first time Henkel experts are enabled to quickly and accurately diagnose problems anywhere in any PSA production operation, without having to step outside their own office. The implementation of the new remote service system will enable PSA & Henkel to increase efficiency and react much more quickly to production glitches. Both companies will share the podium at Surcar 2017, the international meeting on automotive body finishing taking place in Cannes, France, on June 29-30.

21st June 2017