When electroplating is carried out manually, it requires a considerable amount of space and human resources. Using a smart profile sensor from Baumer, the Swiss automation company Roth Technik has developed a fully automatic system for plating racks.

In the production of metal wheels using the flow-forming process, it is necessary to check the thickness distribution on the round body after each deformation step. This helps to comply with the target dimensions, ensuring high product quality and cost-effectiveness. For this measurement task, the manufacturer uses optoNCDT laser triangulation sensors from Micro-Epsilon.

Rockwell Automation is working with Liquats Vegetals, a Spain based producer of plant-based beverages, to support the digitalisation of manufacturing operations at Liquats' production facilities.

Sensor specialist SICK has supplied bespoke machinery safety solutions company Safety Systems Technology with its Flexi Soft programmable modular safety controller to create one of the largest span configurable safety projects in the UK.

In the demanding world of industrial finishing, safety and productivity are often viewed as opposing forces. However, by integrating process control with safety logic from ReeR Safety, there are examples where manufacturers can achieve high-speed throughput without compromising operator protection.

Modular plug-and-play inspection solution combines AI software, edge computing and IDS uEye XC cameras to enable fast, intuitive visual quality inspection without image processing expertise.

Apex Dynamics has delivered the quality, accuracy and low backlash required by Reekie Machining for an adjustable modular machine used for in-situ milling and machining. The project used planetary gearboxes and a rack and pinion system from gearbox specialist Apex Dynamics to create a CNC machine capable of high precision operation across a large area.

As Power Jacks continues to develop advanced mechanical systems, the need for robust, precisely specified braking solutions has become increasingly important across multiple projects, and this saw the company turn to Mayr.

Thanks to Pilz, Marelli Mako Elektrik Sanayi ve Ticare has achieved a full safety upgrade on an overhead crane with no production downtime, with the retrofit delivered in parallel with ongoing operations. And with no need to lower the crane, less time was required for the modernisation. The crane now benefits from modern fault diagnostics to reduce downtime.