Part one of this article looked at ways smart machine solutions can bolster manufacturing flexibility. Here we look at how one manufacturer put this into practice using Schneider Electric’s IIoT Edge Box and…
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Product Discontinuation Notice – Omron E2A Series Proximity Sensor
Omron has announced the discontinuation of the E2A Proximity sensor range as of March 2022. The recommended replacement is the new Omron E2E-NEXT proximity sensors range.
The final order date for…
Manufacturing digitisation bolsters flexibility – Part 1
Manufacturers are experiencing interesting times as the pandemic has affected workforce availability and consumer demand. Moreover, with a shortage of skilled staff and increased material and energy costs, they need to adapt to survive….
2021 UK Robot market report highlights need for investing
A new report on the industrial robot market provides information for UK manufacturers to consider about their competitors. Moreover, the report from the International Federation of Robotics compares the UK…
Getting closer to robots improves safety and productivity
Over recent years, robots have simplified social distancing and allowed manufacturers to protect human operators whilst maintaining high production throughput. However, getting closer to robots can do…
