User-Programmable 2D Vision with SICK’s InspectorP

SICK has added to its Inspector 2D vision family with the InspectorP, its first fully user-programmable range of 2D…

Gresham Power Electronics increases range of GPL series encapsulated power supplies

Industrial and Medical Approvals Gresham Power Electronics the Salisbury based Defence and Commercial power conversion specialist, has added a…

Engineering Network secures funding for vital research into diagnosis and treatment of life threatening diseases

An engineering network, set up as part of the Welsh Government’s ‘Science for Wales’ initiative, has proved to be…

MEP talks robot responsibility in Cranfield visit

Alex Mayer MEP East of England visited Cranfield University today to tap into the university’s expertise in autonomous systems…

Systems integrator selection: How to pick the right one for your automation project

In the UK, there are many companies that specialise in automation projects. Some design and provide the technology, components…

Automated plasma surface treatment package available from Intertronics

Visitors to the Intertronics Technology Centre in Kidlington near Oxford will have noticed the enclosure containing a robot-mounted Relyon…

Applied Motion Products stepSERVO™ now available with EtherCAT®: Innovative new servomotor technology expands further

AMP (Applied Motion Products Inc.) has launched EtherCAT® communications versions of its innovative StepSERVO™ closed loop stepper technology products….

J D NEUHAUS TO SHOWCASE HANDLING INNOVATIONS AT LOGIMAT 2017

J D Neuhaus (JDN) will use the forthcoming LogiMAT exhibition (Stuttgart, Germany 14-16 March) to present visitors with examples…

TE Connectivity Thermoplastic Docking Frame Assures Alignment for Heavy Duty Connectors

DARMSTADT, Germany – February 7, 2017 – TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, is launching…

Retrofitting production line machinery with HARTING’s MICA ‘open source’ industrial mini-computer extends lifetime, improves process efficiencies, saves cost

Central machine monitoring and process optimisation is the best way to ensure that production lines and their associated constituent…

PUMPS AND THE WEEE2 DIRECTIVE

In August 2018 the WEEE2 Directive (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) will come into force in the UK.  Under…

New Chairman for UKIVA

Paul Wilson, Managing Director of Scorpion Vision Ltd has become the new Chairman of the UK Industrial Vision Association…

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