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Turning up the lights on dark data
In 1945, an engineer named Percy Spencer was testing energy sources for radar equipment in a laboratory, when he realised a chocolate bar in his pocket had somehow melted. Not long after, the microwave oven was born. In the manufacturing industry, it is also possible to make accidental discoveries; one avenue which is proving particularly fruitful is the use of dark data. Here, Jonathan Wilkins, marketing director at EU Automation, discusses how manufacturers can use their dark data for commercial benefit.
In 1945, an engineer named Percy Spencer was testing energy sources for radar equipment in a laboratory, when he realised a chocolate bar in his pocket had somehow melted. Not long after, the microwave oven was born. In the manufacturing industry, it is also possible to make accidental discoveries; one avenue which is proving particularly fruitful is the use of dark data. Here, Jonathan Wilkins, marketing director at EU Automation, discusses how manufacturers can use their dark data for commercial benefit.
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The top five challenges of relubricating bearings
Chris Johnson, managing director of SMB Bearings, explains the top five challenges of relubricating bearings.
Chris Johnson, managing director of SMB Bearings, explains the top five challenges of relubricating bearings.
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Top five factors to consider when replacing linear systems
Bob Love, Business Development Manager at Schaeffler UK, outlines the top five points that engineers, maintenance technicians and service providers should consider when replacing linear profile rail systems in existing machinery.
Bob Love, Business Development Manager at Schaeffler UK, outlines the top five points that engineers, maintenance technicians and service providers should consider when replacing linear profile rail systems in existing machinery.
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When were your light curtains last tested?
Light curtains are common place in today’s manufacturing and packaging facilities. They fall into the category of ESPE (Electro Sensitive Protective Equipment). They use AOPD (Active Opto-electronic Protection Devices) for safeguarding persons when interacting with machinery.
Light curtains are common place in today’s manufacturing and packaging facilities. They fall into the category of ESPE (Electro Sensitive Protective Equipment). They use AOPD (Active Opto-electronic Protection Devices) for safeguarding persons when interacting with machinery.
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Using smart sensors: what do your motors really do?
In 1969, the first home security system was born, consisting of four peepholes and a camera that could be moved to look through any of them, broadcasting the images to a monitor. Nowadays, we can now stream and view a feed of our home security cameras on our mobiles, giving homeowners greater piece of mind. Here, Markus Brettschneider, of ABB’s food and beverage program, explains how food plant managers can add a similar level of connectivity to retrofit most motors with smart sensors to bring their plants to the digital age.
In 1969, the first home security system was born, consisting of four peepholes and a camera that could be moved to look through any of them, broadcasting the images to a monitor. Nowadays, we can now stream and view a feed of our home security cameras on our mobiles, giving homeowners greater piece of mind. Here, Markus Brettschneider, of ABB’s food and beverage program, explains how food plant managers can add a similar level of connectivity to retrofit most motors with smart sensors to bring their plants to the digital age.
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How to improve metal additive manufacturing processes
This article from Aerotech discusses the current state of metal additive manufacturing technology and presents ways to improve the process.
This article from Aerotech discusses the current state of metal additive manufacturing technology and presents ways to improve the process.
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Optimising safety with Industry 4.0
Industry 4.0 conjures up images of a highly dynamic working environment, able to respond almost immediately to shifts in customer requirements through rapid reorganisation and reconfiguration of manufacturing processes. In this scenario, individual production lines and cells can transform their operations and output almost at will, based on information garnered and analysed in real time. Mike Lomax, Head of Product Management UK, Bosch Rexroth, discusses optimising safety with Industry 4.0.
Industry 4.0 conjures up images of a highly dynamic working environment, able to respond almost immediately to shifts in customer requirements through rapid reorganisation and reconfiguration of manufacturing processes. In this scenario, individual production lines and cells can transform their operations and output almost at will, based on information garnered and analysed in real time. Mike Lomax, Head of Product Management UK, Bosch Rexroth, discusses optimising safety with Industry 4.0.
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How to prevent threaded joints from working loose?
Many applications require a threaded joint that is dismountable yet durable, but often the freedom to dismantle comes at a price because the chosen securing method has limitations. Many of the traditional thread-locking devices are unable to maintain bolt tension and clamping forces, resulting in premature failure and, potentially, costly downtime. This present article explores the alternative options for preventing threaded joints from self-loosening.
Many applications require a threaded joint that is dismountable yet durable, but often the freedom to dismantle comes at a price because the chosen securing method has limitations. Many of the traditional thread-locking devices are unable to maintain bolt tension and clamping forces, resulting in premature failure and, potentially, costly downtime. This present article explores the alternative options for preventing threaded joints from self-loosening.
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