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IO-Link master for the automation and IT world

New AL19-series panel-mount master units from leading automation company ifm electronic act as a gateway between intelligent sensors and the field bus, and at the same time create a link to the IT world. This means a manufacturer can control production but also monitor the process and machinery with asynchronous diagnostic data.

As demand for stand-up packs continues unabated in the western world, ILAPAK has conceived an innovative bagger that can easily meet customer marketing expectations whilst maximising product shelf-life.

The VT 2000 OF (Open Frame) has the highest seal pressure of any bagger available on the market today. This translates to tight seals and maximum seal integrity on the gusseted bags that are becoming increasingly popular among producers of sweet treats and snacks.

Applying 2D Data Matrix codes correctly to components, at the very start of the process, ensures their full traceability and tracking, Alastair Morris, Sales Director at Pryor Marking Technology explains.

The marking of manufactured parts is often overlooked, though it can have huge ramifications for the whole supply chain.

As a world leader in the manufacture of industrial robots, FANUC has an extensive product range spanning some 100 models. Whilst this comprehensive range covers the majority of applications, there are instances where users need to extend the working range of a robot, as is the case in certain arc welding applications.

Güdel, renowned for their high quality linear motion and gantry robot systems, has, in partnership with FANUC, developed the ArcTrack Robot Slide, a standard solution which can significantly increase the working range of FANUC’s Arc Mate robots.

Quantum Controls was established in 1989, we have been the largest ABB supplier of Variable Speed Drives and Motors in UK since 1994. We have over 200 Drive Maintenance Contacts throughout the UK and are the leading independent supplier of Drive Service and Maintenance to all sectors of Industry. We are Official Service Partners for Schneider, Danfoss, Mitsubishi, Vacon and Nidec Control Techniques. This means we can offer expert service on all major drive brands in the UK though our fully qualified and trained Drive Service Engineer Network.

Picking involves much more than grabbing an item off a static storage rack or shelf. In the typical manual distribution center, an operator has to physically locate the number of items required, picks the items, confirms the pick and then delivers the items for packing.

Because distribution centers are packed with shelves, racks, pallets, cases and pieces, order fulfilment is frequently acknowledged as, labour-intensive and the cost of order picking is estimated to be as much as 55% of the total warehouse operating expense.