The Corona pandemic might have accelerated e-commerce and disrupted supply chains, but it has also increased interest in automation as a highly efficient warehousing solution.

Birmingham | March 23, 2022 | The food and packaging industry and the robotics industry, are two sectors with a high global demand for innovative solutions. These will be the main focus of Schaeffler’s attention at this year’s Hannover Messe.

CWM Automation Ltd. are delighted to announce their new robot test cell facility, built at their factory in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire. This facility will allow customers from a wide range of industries to see proof of concept for all of their pick and place solutions. Formed in 2006, CWM Automation specialises in providing customers with robust and reliable filling machinery, as well as end of line and fully bespoke equipment.

TREND Networks has launched LanTEK IV-S, its fastest, most powerful and easy to use copper and fibre cable certifier to date. “LanTEK IV-S has double the power of the original LanTEK IV model, which was a trailblazer when it was first introduced in 2019,” says Tim Widdershoven, Marketing Director for TREND Networks.

For close-up inspection tasks in high radiation environments. Resolve Optics offers both a standard range as well as customer specified fixed focus radiation resistant lenses.

3D print specialist 3DGBIRE has announced a partnership with CMG Technologies – a leading provider of Metal Injection Moulding (MIM) – to bring UK-based de-binding and sintering capabilities for parts which have been 3D printed with BASF Ultrafuse 316L and 17-4PH stainless steel filaments.

The labour market continues to be challenging with new pressures that hinder efficient and sustainable production. We offer unique services to help the short-term pathways for greater productivity with existing staffing, and cost justifiable automation with shortest return on investment.

The Ensenso S series from IDS Imaging Development Systems has been specially designed for
applications that require budget friendly, easy-to-integrate and industrial-grade 3D camera
technology. The camera is equipped with a zinc die-cast housing (IP65/67), a 1.6 MP Sony
sensor and an infrared LED laser. Ensenso S is particularly suitable for high-volume projects
and companies that want to take their first steps in 3D vision.

Resolve Optics is a leading designer and supplier of high performance custom machine vision lenses.

Companies using Microsoft Azure for Industrial IoT now have a wide range of new options available through the Skkynet DataHub® service for Azure.

Titan Enterprises launches their advanced interface software for the Atrato® ultrasonic flowmeters. The Atrato line of patented ultrasonic inline flowmeters consists of four models operating over a flow range of 2ml per minute up to 20 litres per minute.

TF Automation were approached by Parker Filtration to replace and update part of a production line for the manufacture of oil filters. This is TF’s first of several automation projects for Parker Filtration, although we have supplied them with pneumatic components for a number of years.

As engineering managers cope with relentless pressure to deliver improved productivity, often with fewer skilled hands and tighter budgets, the benefits of professional tool storage and management become stronger than ever.

To expand its line of filler metals for chrome-molybdenum weldments in the refinery, petrochemical, power generation and pressure vessel applications, ESAB has introduced its new series of B3 SC electrodes and fluxes for MMA and SAW for 2.25% Cr 1% Mo alloyed steels, SA-387 Grade 22, A335 Grade P22 and similar materials.

In a space-saving product inspection breakthrough, Fortress Technology has custom-engineered a unique twin aperture metal detector and dual lane Raptor checkweigher which delivers unmatchable operational efficiency.

C J Waterhouse company first developed its Smart Cart minor ingredients system back in the early 2000’s when the semi-automatic prototype system was installed at a UK rubber compounding facility. Since that time the system has seen several advancements such as wireless communications, fully automated bag manufacture & placing and bag-in-bag dosing systems.

Titan Enterprises and Stored Crop Conservation Limited celebrate 20 years of collaboration as Stored Crop reports a significant shift in their business model and growth.

The recent move to smart factories, Industrie 4.0, Internet of Things (IoT) and digitalization has accelerated the demand for process data throughout the enterprise.

SICK has launched The Monitoring Box, a simple system that enables plug-and-play condition monitoring and preventative maintenance of sensors, machines, processes and plants.

For processes where accurate temperature control is essential and deviations could have costly implications, the new TCC self-checking temperature sensor from ifm electronic provides an invaluable added level of assurance.

If you’re struggling with EC Plug fan supply issues with extended lead times and a lack of technical knowledge from your current supplier, we’d love to talk. UK AHU manufacturers and OEMs trust Axair to deliver on schedule with the technical assistance to ensure the best for your customer.