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Digital Electronic Water Measuring Systems for dispensing accurate preset quantities of water into mixers, vats, bowls, tubs, etc

• Repeatable results day in day out

• Improves product quality

• Temperature controlled models available

• Simple to install and easy to use

• Meters straight into the mixer bowl

• Just set the required amount and press GO

UK built and tested - systems from only £1,195

Phone John Morton on 01 992 442 861 www.aquameter.info

Rockwell Automation

Receives Delphi Supplier Award for Industrial Asset Management Services

Automotive components company achieves cost savings by reducing inventory.

Rockwell Automation received the Delphi Pinnacle Award in recognition of its cost-saving services for the company in 2016. Delphi, the largest automotive components company in the world, annually recognises top-tier suppliers who help the company achieve quality, value and cost-performance improvements.

To help achieve these cost savings, Rockwell Automation worked with the diesel components business of Delphi to implement inventory management services, known as the Rockwell Automation Asset Management Program. The service provides an onsite asset management professional to collaborate with companies to help manage inventory, mitigate obsolescence risk and reduce maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) parts costs by as much as 25 percent.

The program was implemented at Delphi in 2012 to help optimise assets on the plant floor by reducing inventory, repairing components instead of replacing them, and managing the entire lifecycle of inventory.

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The process began with an Installed Base Evaluation assessment from Rockwell Automation to identify potential areas for improvement. Rockwell Automation then worked with Delphi to create a customer-specific combination of services, capabilities and proven methodologies, all overseen by an on-site asset management professional.

Since then, Delphi has reduced costs tied to MRO by hundreds of thousands of dollars.

“Rockwell Automation is honoured to receive recognition from Delphi,” said Marc Baret, director of Industrial Services and Solutions, Rockwell Automation.

“The automotive industry has been under pressure to reduce costs, and a key way to manage that challenge is by reducing inventory and making better use of components on-site. These best practices can be applied to any industry.”

The 2016 Delphi Pinnacle Award winners were announced at a ceremony in May 2017 in Krakow, Poland.

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CONTENTS AMP Magazine is an engaging, editorially led publication & directory giving the reader news and updates on innovative products and services to our ever progressing industry.

Issue 38

Digital Electronic Water Measuring Systems for dispensing accurate preset quantities of water into mixers, vats, bowls, tubs, etc

• Repeatable results day in day out

• Improves product quality

• Temperature controlled models available

• Simple to install and easy to use

• Meters straight into the mixer bowl

• Just set the required amount and press GO

UK built and tested - systems from only £1,195

Phone John Morton on 01 992 442 861 www.aquameter.info

Publishing House Jet Digital Media Ltd, The Forge, Spratling Court Offices, Spratling Court Farm, Manston, Kent, CT12 5AN Publication Manager Brett Sutton 01843 580460 brett@amp-magazine.co.uk

Sales Executive Julian Phipps 01843 580460 julian@amp-magazine.co.uk

Editor Tina Curtis 01843 580460 tina@amp-magazine.co.uk

Maintaining air quality integrity with Breezair Evaporative Cooling Industrial plants face many challenges when it comes to indoor air quality, specifically when considering fresh air volume, temperature, humidity and particle concentration. In this article, we examine the challenges of the Industry and explore how evaporative cooling can be the right solution.

Indoor air quality is an important issue from both a social and economic point of view, people are becoming more aware of what they breath and quality of the air around them. Indoor air quality (IAQ) refers to the quality of the air that affects the health and wellbeing of the individuals occupying a particular space. We can consider two essential aspects related to IAQ: indoor air pollution and human comfort.

It is well reported that outdoor air pollution is harmful to human health, but we generally pay less attention to the potential health impact of indoor air pollution.

Indoor pollutants, those generated inside a building, tend to be because of activities such as cooking, moulding, heating, use of cleaning products or air fresheners.

Working conditions in production plants can be extremely challenging at all times of the year but in the summertime, these challenges are heightened. High temperatures in factories and warehouses

can affect workers and decrease their productivity. In very hot environments, the most serious health and safety concern is heat stroke. Heat stroke can be fatal if medical attention is not available immediately. Heat exhaustion and fainting (syncope) are also types of heat related illnesses which are not fatal but can interfere with a person’s ability to work.

NASA studies show that human productivity falls 3.6% for every degree above 22°C and 4.7% over 30°C. Other studies carried out by the British Industrial Fatigue Board found that there was a lower output in hot/heavy industries in summer than in winter and an increase in accidents when air temperatures rose above 20°C. While there is no legal requirement for environments to be sustained within a temperature threshold, employers recognise that maintaining the temperature at a comfortable level will not only ensure their employees are healthier and happier, but consequently more productive – ultimately making them more profitable!

A good solution to improve indoor air quality can be found in evaporative cooling solutions. Drawing fresh air from the outside, evaporative coolers offer great advantages, such as cleaner air over refrigerated air conditioning.

Traditional air conditioning units, which remain within a building and rely on doors and windows to be kept closed to ensure they work effectively, recirculate the same stale air over and over. In the case of food production, where pollutants are being created alongside, germs and fumes, traditional air conditioning is exacerbating the indoor air pollution problem further.

B re e z a i r ( S e e l e y I n t e r n a t i o n a l ’s evaporative cooler) works the simple principles of evaporation where hot outside air is pumped through watersoaked pads. As the air blows through the pads, the water is evaporated and the heat in the air is absorbed, which lowers the air temperature. A fan then pushes the cool air through a ducting system, which then lets the cool air inside the whole building.

Evaporative coolers only use water and

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electricity to work, thus resulting in a significant saving in running costs. Doors and windows must be left open (or an extraction system installed) to exhaust indoor air, that collects heat, moisture and impurities.

Outside air often contain dust and pollen: Breezair filters the incoming air, removing most airborne dust and pollen particles.

The wet cooling pads trap most of these particles, which are washed down into the sump by the circulating water.

Some specific productions can be affected by humidity, particularly warehouses that store perishable food products. Due to their size, often large with high ceilings, humidity can have a detrimental impact on the health of workers, the quality of the perishable products- again, potentially hitting a company’s bottom line. In all these cases, evaporative cooling can be the best solution. For example, with our Breezair system you can take control of the internal humidity levels, setting a certain maximum relative humidity temperature above which the cooler work in ventilation mode, still providing fresh air from the outside, but without adding any additional moisture.

Controlling humidity provides us with a more healthy, comfortable environment and helps control static electricity as well and other humidity-sensitive processes.

More information about Breezair evaporative cooling can be found at www.breezair.com/uk

A unit that was originally designed to help ensure the batch consistency of bakery products has found a new home within a wide range of manufacturing industries.

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very baker knows that to produce batch consistency you need an identical amount of ingredient each and every time. You also need an identical volume of water – and that’s not easy to achieve.

Bakers simply cannot afford to indulge in guesswork when working with volumes of water; delivery to the mixing bowl by way of buckets of water or hosepipe is messy and open to operator error. However, many bakeries use a water measuring system called the ABACUS - which achieves accuracy and repeatability.

Hoddesdon-based John Morton, of Aquameter Ltd, who designs and manufacturers the units explains that it is a digital micro-controlled device that delivers exact, pre-selected quantities of water from a single pipe straight into the mixing vessel. John says: “The precise metering of the water means that the operator can exactly recreate batch consistency every time.

The ABACUS is now finding a home in many other manufacturing processes and is perfectly suited to any process in which water is added to any other ingredients – such as powders, granules or pastes that are used in the manufacturing process.

Derek Baxter, International Projects Director with Filtrona International in Jarrow, says of the system: “We use the unit for metering water into a carbon-powder mix.

Were it not for these units we would be using buckets of water, a line of hose, or a constantly changing mark on the tank - not that convenient.” He goes on: “With this thing we just dial new numbers in, and away we

go... it’s obviously more accurate; using the meter than relying on staff to put it in by pail.”

Micro Metalsmiths, Kirkby Moorside, have taken the unit on board. The company produce non-ferrous metal castings; precision components for the aerospace and microwave industries.

At the heart of the operation is a “lost wax” process. This involves producing a wax image of the casting, which is then encased in a mould. This mould is a plaster-silica blend, which uses exact quantities of water with which to blend the components. This mix is then poured around the wax and allowed to harden. That done, the wax is burned out at high temperature, the molten metal poured in, and the mould broken away to reveal the finished casting.

Originally, they used a balance beam system for measuring out the water. It had a central pivot which was weighted at one end. The water flowed in and balanced out… archaic and not particularly accurate.

Other alternatives would have involved the company investing heavily in load cell weighing or some form of volumetric measuring device. He says: “The ABACUS is relatively inexpensive and reliable. It takes minutes to install and is of negligible cost to run.”

Little wonder that the unit is catching on in manufacturing processes outside the industry for which it was originally conceived.

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CNC GEAR CUTTING IS ADDED TO 2D CNC’S SPECIALIST PORTFOLIO

2D CNC Machinery has added S&T Dynamics competitively priced range of high production gear cutting machinery and related automation equipment to its portfolio of metal cutting CNC machining centres, cell and system technology.

Said Director David Holden: “The S&T Dynamics agency is an important addition to 2D CNC’s portfolio of high quality and specialist CNC process equipment and like the existing product ranges we represent, has very strong links to leading manufacturing enterprises around the world.”

castings, production and build facilities. Machines can be supplied as complete turn-key packages including production of crowned gears, tapered gears, skiving and deburring. In addition, associated automation can include ring loaders, stockers, conveyors and robotic loading.

S&T Dynamics, previously trading as Tongil Heavy Industries Co., until 2005 is a leading manufacturer of automotive and military powertrain, axles and transmissions that include gearboxes for helicopters, and wind-power applications, dual-clutch transmissions and hybrid power trains. It also supplies both civil and military aerospace, medical and general sectors such as motorsport and has been listed on the Korean stock market since 1976. It has a turnover of $517 million and employs 1,200 people of which almost a third of the office based workforce are engineers.

The gear cutting machines include hobbing, shaping and shaving processes plus a range of gear chamfering and deburring equipment. Initially 2D CNC will be marketing and supporting the high speed hobbing machine range.

These machines start at the H80 which has a maximum capacity of 80 mm, module M2.5 with a high speed (3,000 revs/min) zero backlash 7.5 kW hob spindle to the H500 with a capacity of 500 mm. The H500 has a workpiece module M12 and a 25.5 kW spindle.

As the company is a precision gear manufacturer it has developed and builds its own gear cutting machine tools which is a sub-division of its larger global CNC machine tool build operations that include its own AMP Magazine | 06 Issue 38

The range of machines feature zero-backlash, high rigidity torque motors for the table rather than the more traditional worm-drive system. Each machine has control options of Siemens 828D or Fanuc 18iMB. www.2DCNC.co.uk Gears & Motors

CANTONI GROUP: YOUR PARTNER IN ELECTRIC MOTOR BUSINESS Since almost a century the Cantoni Group has been known worldwide as the leader in manufacturing and supplying electric motors, components and tools.

Cantoni Motor S.A., the International Sales Office located in Poland, coordinates the sales and purchasing for the whole Group.

We are offering a full range of induction electric motors, from 0,04 kW up to 6000 kW, in standard and special executions. Our motors operate in almost all industrial segments like: pumps, fans, compressors, conveyors, mining, power plants and many other fields. We offer motors according to IEC standard in the efficiency classes: IE1, IE2, IE3, IE4 and motors according to Nema standard e.g. Nema Premium motors. Apart from standard motors, we offer motors for special applications in marine, oil, gas, energy, construction and many other industries.

All main components of our motors are produced in our factories in order to guarantee the highest quality level. We attach particular importance to the raw materials used for production, they are delivered only by qualified suppliers exclusively from the European Union. Our designs and solutions correspond to the customer requirements and international norms. All motors are manufactured according to Quality Management System consistent with ISO 9001 and Environmental Management System Gears & Motors

consistent with ISO 14001. Our motors are provided with CE mark and fulfill the EU Directives regarding the safety measures. The motors comply with almost all international standards: German standards DIN VDE, British standards BS, Italian standards CEI, Canadian standards CSA, American standards UL and NEMA and EU Standard ATEX. Cantoni Group is associated with CEMEP (European Committee of Manufacturers of Electrical Machines and Power Electronics) as the manufacturer of high efficiency motors.

We constantly develop our presence on new markets and we are open for cooperation. You are welcome to become our partner or distributor.

Please contact us by e-mail: motor@cantonigroup.com or phone: +48 33 813 87 77.

Visit us at our website: www.cantonigroup.com or watch our video: www.cantonigroup.com/News/video,41 In order to keep you updated, we invite you to visit our News section at: www.cantonigroup.com/News/List 07 | AMP Magazine Issue 38

NEW servo actuator for precision motion:

Spinea’s new DS 095 DriveSpin expands DriveSpin range Recently announced by Spinea s.r.l. and available in the UK from Heason Technology, the DriveSpin DS 095 series integrates the industry leading TwinSpin ® high-load capacity trochoidal gear unit and a powerful AC servomotor with servo feedback for a cutting-edge rotary actuator solution for precision motion applications.

The inline (non-hollowshaft) design of the DS 095 fulfils the gap between the DS 70 and DS 100 models to provide a rated torque of up to 85 Nm and maximum lost motion and hysteresis values of less than one arc-min. With its excellent power density and very compact axial length the modular actuator boasts industry leading tilt and torsional stiffness specifications in addition to minimal vibration and long service life.

Spinea’s TwinSpin reduction gear units are characterised by a patented trochoidal high-precision gear reduction arrangement with meshed outer and inner planetary gears retained by high load capacity needle roller bearings. As the input gear ring is rotated by the servomotor, the eccentric action of the planetary gearing causes rotation to the output gear ring in the same direction. With almost 50% simultaneous gear meshing, high efficiency and backlashfree torque transmission is realised with radial and axial stiffness maintained at very high levels by the large bearing surfaces.

To suit a wide range of servo drives the DM 095 is available with a choice of three high performance servomotors with DC voltage/nominal current ratings of 24/29, 320/2.1 and 560/1.2. Similar flexibility extends to the choice of feedback options that include Hiperface, Endat, resolvers and incremental encoders. Brake options are available with or without hand release, and electrical connection flexibility covers cable as well as straight or angled power and feedback connectors.

With its own in-house system integration service and distribution partnerships with leading motion equipment suppliers, Heason Technology supports the DS series and other Spinea TwinSpin-equipped precision actuator assembles with servo drives and compatible motion controls. Design and build services extend to fully automated motion assemblies that include bespoke mechanics, servo drives, feedback sensors and motion controls, with cable management and other automation system components.

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Gears & Motors

High torque brake for

access control system heightens security SG Transmission has successfully designed a customised brake with torque 25% higher than the industry average.

The high torque, electromagnetic toothed brake is used to control the gate of a high security door access control system.

safe mechanism to ensure safe access from the building in the event of a major power failure or emergency.

The design team at SG Transmission were approached by a manufacturer to increase the existing brake’s torque for security reasons, within the same space envelope to avoid any design changes.

Clive Atkinson, Design Engineer at SG Transmission, said: “This was an interesting project as the new design had to fit inside the exact space of the existing brake, whilst being strong enough to hold a ballistic glass gate. We used the teeth to achieve the high torque in order to support the weight of the door.�

With a torque of 250Nm, the brake has the power to prevent forced entry into restricted access areas. The innovative design incorporates teeth which have been carefully designed to carry the torque, ensuring the brake meets the highest safety and security standards.

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Unlike solenoid bolts which are also used in access control systems, the toothed brake will not damage the gate if entry is forced. The brake is overridden and reset with a predetermined holding force. The electromagnetic toothed brake was also developed with a fail-

The high torque, toothed brake is suitable for construction applications including cranes and machine tools where an extremely high holding force is required.

Based in County Durham, SG Transmission is celebrating its 45th year of designing and manufacturing electromagnetic clutches and brakes. www.sgtransmission.com sales@sgtransmission.com +44 (0)1388 770 360 09 | AMP Magazine Issue 38

Nidec Develops New Traction Motor System (E-Axle) Nidec announced the design concept of a Traction motor system (e-axle), which includes e-machine, inverter and gearbox. Due to the increasing demand of the electrification of passenger vehicles, Nidec has developed this system targeting PHEV and Electric Vehicles.

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hanks to a Nidecengineered unique motor cooling system, developed based on our experience as a leading electric motor company, the size and weight of the motor has been reduced drastically as compared to the competition, which leads to less material used for the system and lower cost. The low profile motor also provides more space for the cabin compartment. The system provides enough output capability to cover applications ranging from compact cars and sedans up to SUV platforms (40 to 150kW), as well as 1200 to 2550 Nm of torque at the wheel.

In addition, to respond to the diverse needs of our customers, the e-machine with its unique cooling system will also be available separately as an option. This solution allows our customers to combine the product with existing gear systems and/or electrification systems. Nidec Traction motor system for 130kW weights 80 kilograms.

Auxiliary components, like electric oil/water pumps, shift-by-wire actuators and other automotive products, which are offered by Nidec, can also be integrated depending on the customer’s requirements.

Nidec Corporation expects to launch the products to the mass market starting in 2019.

For further information please contact: Kentaro Fujino, Tel: +81-749-42-6058, Fax: +81-749-42-7449 AMP Magazine | 10 Issue 38

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Robotics and Automation 2017

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he Robotics & Automation exhibition is taking place 11th & 12th October 2017 at Arena MK, Milton Keynes.

This innovation-packed exhibition offers visitors the opportunity to meet and connect with robot manufacturers, system integrators and experts in automation & machine vision. The show’s top name suppliers will be ready and waiting to help visitors improve efficiency, reduce costs and gain a competitive advantage in a global marketplace.

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Nairn Foster, Sales Director Akabo Media comments:

Passes are completely free for end-users at www.roboticsandautomation.co.uk making this a cost effective way for practitioners to discover the latest cutting-edge innovations transforming the logistics and manufacturing industries

"The Robotics & Automation exhibition is an exciting new addition to the established Akabo Media portfolio of events. The event will bring robotics, automation and future technologies from all industries together, allowing the visitor to view and engage with companies leading this upcoming sector.

We are looking forward to welcoming visitors to Arena MK, Milton Keynes for this unmissable showcase of the latest innovation on the 11th and 12th October"

Here are the top 5 reasons to attend Robotics & Automation 2017: 1. Meet 40+ exhibitors and find out how the latest technology can provide massive improvements in productivity and accuracy.

2. Attend completely free seminar sessions and hear directly from the minds behind the latest technology. Listen to industry leaders as they share their insights and give real world examples of how they have automated their customers operations.

3. Live demonstrations of the latest solutions will be taking place on stands so visitors can get first hand insight into how they work in practice. Be one of the first to see the latest innovations perform right before your eyes.

4. Share ideas and make brand new contacts through the networking opportunities at the show. Connect with industry leaders and ensure you are aware of the latest innovations transforming the industry.

5. Condense weeks of research into just a few hours at the exhibition. Robotics and Automation 2017 brings the latest innovations together all under one roof.

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Robotics & Automation Show Preview

Exhibitor snapshot: ABB > Automata > Automation Experts > Axelent > BÖWE SYSTEC > Fortress Interlocks > Fronius > Guidance Automation > Konecranes > KUKA > Lamonde > Lucas > MacDonald Humfrey Automation > Redledge > Sentek Solutions > Stockrail > Tharsus > WDS > Werma > Seminar Highlights: BÖWE SYSTEC will be running a session on the automation journey in material handling.

The seminar will be a look into automation and why we should embrace these technologies in the material handling world. From simple mechanised conveyor systems through to sophisticated sortation solutions, when and how should the journey begin?

Tharsus will explore what the progressive journey to fully autonomous robotics looks like, and how they navigate their clients to delivering commercial optimum. Tim Ensor, will discuss the benefits of sharing a vision of the future whilst

building machines today that pay-back now, and how this has a greater impact on operational productivity and the bottom line.

Fronius will show visitors how their unique Fronius battery charging technology can guarantee to reduce forklift fleet energy costs (by up to 30%). Why they are experts in monitoring and controlling energy and how their automated welding systems can provide optimum welding results with the highest possible return on investment – whatever the application.

Lucas will be covering how Digital Automation and Dynamic Work Optimisation Can Dramatically Reduce Labour Costs In The DC and Meets Increased Demand For Speedy Shipping Among Consumers. During the presentation, we highlight how DWO utilising features such as automated pick paths and smart locationbased batching of orders, meets the speedy order fulfilment expectations of consumers while significantly increasing operational efficiencies.

Robotics and Automation 2017 is taking place at Arena MK which is a fantastic, modern venue easily accessible by both car and train with free parking. Free passes are available at www.roboticsandautomation.co.uk Robotics & Automation Show Preview

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AUTOMATION COMPONENT SOLUTIONS WDS will have on display a range of components suited to the Robotics & Automation Sector. These will include a range of plain and serrated Grippers used for Robot Handling Systems, Location and Positioning devices, Hinges, Handles & Machine Levelling Feet along with Ball Transfer Units and Conveyor Accessories. A full catalogue will be available to collect from Stand 215.

Visit

WDS

Stand 215

ABB Let’s write the future. Together.

Stand: 304 https://new.abb.com

ABB is a pioneering technology leader that is writing the future of industrial digitalization. For more than four decades, we have been at the forefront, innovating digitally connected and enabled industrial equipment and systems. Every day, we drive efficiency, safety and productivity in utilities, industry, transport and infrastructure globally.

With a heritage spanning more than 130 years, ABB operates in more than 100 countries and employs around 132,000 people.

Automata We want to democratize robotics for the SME & consumer markets by providing affordable and easy to use robots and software.

Stand: 225 www.getautomata.com

Automata Technologies was founded in January 2015 by Mostafa ElSayed & Suryansh Chandra. They have both been working at the intersection of design, technology and digital manufacturing for over 7 years and understand the challenges and opportunities this space presents.

Automationexperts Specialist technical recruitment.

Stand: 315 www.automationexperts.co.uk

Automation Experts are a centrally based provider of specialist technical recruitment services aimed at the UK engineering market. Specialist areas include Control Systems Design & Integration, Hardware Design & Software Engineering, Mechanical Design & Project Engineering, Service, Installation & Commissioning, Site Service & Maintenance. Key technologies include PLC, SCADA, DCS, MES, CAD, Robot, Vision Systems, Drives & Instrumentation. We offer not just a matching service but a true consultative partnership for permanent & contract hires.

Axelent Engineering Axelent AB offers a complete safety concept for machinery, construction and storage.

Stand: 319 www.axelent.co.uk Robotics & Automation Show Preview

The Axelent head office is in Hillerstorp, Sweden, where all product development, production, storage and packaging takes place. Axelent has sales offices in 50 countries and the products are sold worldwide.

The Axelent Group is made up of the three companies Axelent, Axelent Engineering (automation solutions) and Axelent Software.

These companies have the joint mission of making Swedish industry competitive through automation, safety, rational procedures, functions and expertise.

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Böwe Systec high-speed inserting, card mailing and card logistics, reading technologies, mail and parcel sorting systems.

Stand: 220 www.boewe-systec.com

BÖWE SYSTEC, a mechanical engineering company headquartered in Augsburg/Germany, tops the list of European suppliers for high-speed inserting, card mailing and card logistics, reading technologies, mail and parcel sorting systems as well as innovative software. Today, it is one of the world’s leading solution providers for modern print and mailroom centers.

Comau Accept any challenge, together.

Stand: 410 www.comau.com

Comau is committed to constant research into innovative automation solutions, to meet the challenges of a constantly developing market and the new requirements determined by the ‘digital revolution’ in the factory.

Through the concept of HUMANufacturing (Human Manufacturing), the company expresses its innovative vision of the factory: “smart”, flexible, connected, where people are at the centre of the production process and their interaction with other elements of the automation process is made efficient and safe by collaborative robots and digital technologies.

Conveyor Systems Ltd Expertise and a wealth of experience in materials handling solutions however complex.

Stand: 218 www.conveyorsystemsltd.co.uk

CSL offer a comprehensive range of equipment to provide complete automated turnkey materials handling systems, including design, installation and commissioning with integrated controls and software. We also incorporate full project management to co-ordinate our mechanical and electrical installation teams in-line with the customers overall project program.

Fortress Interlocks Protecting people, industry and productivity.

Stand: 202

For anyone who needs to protect people and machinery, fortress is the interlock company that offers reliable, cost effective customised solutions.

Our extensive product offering and interlocking experience allows us to provide unique solutions for all safeguarding applications. We regularly create bespoke solutions, often by customising its standard products.

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Konecranes 80 years providing lifting equipment and services

Stand: 204 www.konecranes.com

Konecranes is a world-leading group of Lifting Businesses™, serving a broad range of customers, including manufacturing and process industries, shipyards, ports and terminals. Konecranes is reforming material handling with Konecranes Agilon® multi-award-winning, patented automated material handling product and service, that gives you exact information and visibility on your materials in real-time.

Kuka Tailor-made automation.

Stand: 112 www.kuka.com

KUKA possess a wealth of knowledge and experience amassed over forty years in the field of automated robotics, with an established portfolio of hardware and software that can be implemented into any industry. From automotive to healthcare, academia to aerospace, KUKA’s solutions are designed with customer satisfaction at the forefront of their design; robotics solutions engineered to provide your quickest route to production..

L3 MacDonald Humfrey Automation Providers of high quality, cost effective integrated solutions to all Industries.

Stand: 306 www.mhaltd.co.uk

Formed in 1988 and now part of L3 Technologies, L3 MacDonald Humfrey Automation Limited is a leading name in the supply of total turnkey system solutions to core industrial sectors.

The successful growth of L3 MacDonald Humfrey Automation Limited has given rise to a wealth of experience and talent in the field of tecnical automation and control technology that few others can rival.

Lamonde Automation A fast growing and solid player in the high tech market of industrial automation Lamonde Automation, formed in 1982, supplies and supports a wide range of Industrial products for Automation, Process Control and Electrical Engineering from selected exclusive and preferred complementary manufacturers.

Stand: 223 www.lamonde.com Robotics & Automation Show Preview

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Lucas Systems Ltd Intelligent Mobile Work Execution and Digital Automation.

Stand: 310 www.lucasware.com

Lucas provides solutions for intelligent Mobile Work Execution and Digital Automation that transform picking and other warehouse processes without changing WMS or host systems. The solutions include Dynamic Work Optimisation tools that reduce travel and maximise efficiency in handson tasks, management dashboards that improve operational visibility and flexibility for managers, and mobile, voice-directed applications running on ruggedised smartphones that make work easier and better for workers.

McCue Corporation McCue products protect, spin, deflect, absorb, turn heads, last for years.

Stand: 104 www.mccue.com

Because we know that trouble can come at you from every angle, McCue creates solutions everywhere you look. Solutions that go from your loading dock, through your entire store or warehouse, right out to the edges of your parking lot. This is where our total obsession comes in handy. Our products protect and beautify every inch of your space. From rogue carts in the parking lot, to wild forklift operators, to mayhem in the aisles, we’ve got you and your business totally covered.

MCS Control Systems Ltd Greater productivity, lower cost, improved quality, maintained safety.

Stand: 219 www.mcscontrolsystems.co.uk

MCS work in a diverse range of Industries including Food and Beverage, Automotive, Aerospace , Defence, Nuclear, Distribution, Building Materials, Utilities, and General Manufacturing . Projects range from Large MCC panels, to small Control Panels PLC, or relay control.

MCS are also certified System Integrators for the major Automation suppliers including Siemens, Rockwell, and Mitsubishi.

Red Ledge Improving business processes for clients across a full range of commercial, industrial and government sectors.

Stand: 220 www.redledge.co.uk AMP Magazine | 18 Issue 38

We are recognised specialists in barcode, RFID, voice and sensor technologies which we have successfully integrated into many industrial sectors across the globe including, of course, warehouse and production facilities. Because of our unique expertise in both application software, engineering and integration, we are able to offer our customers a onestop-shop for their business processes including automated scanning systems or bespoke machinery with complete integration to our own business solutions as well as their legacy systems..

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Stockrail Leading supplier of materials handling systems including pallet racking, shelving, mezzanine floors.

Stand: 220 www.stockrail.co.uk

The variety of products that our systems can handle is endless: Garments, Postal Packages, Books, Shoes, Multi-media etc. We have successfully implemented within retail, E-commerce solutions, returns handling, 3-PL distribution systems and more. The strength of our organization is a result of many years of logistics experience.

Tharsus UK’s number one designer and manufacturer of autonomous system robots.

Stand: 214 www.tharsus.co.uk

We’re already making hundreds of commercial robots every year for Ocado – a world-leader in warehouse distribution systems – so we know robots and we know how to make them simple. Robotics will be as profound and as explosive as the internet. With applications in every sector of society, robotics is predicted to be a $100Bn global industry by 2022. But it’s not all set in the distant future.

WDS Component Parts Get to Know WDS.

Stand: 215 www.wdsltd.co.uk

WDS is a leading European manufacturer and a global supplier of Standard Parts, Machine Accessories and Workholding Components with a long history and an impressive pedigree. The WDS range of products is characterised by high quality, superior performance, unrivalled choice and excellent value for money. WDS is innovative and regularly reviews the market, evaluates its product offering and enhances its range to meet current and future customer requirements.

Werma leading European manufacturer of innovative smart and intelligent systems for improving logistics processes

Stand: 222 www.werma.co.uk Robotics & Automation Show Preview

A brand new Kanban optimising system StockSAVER is being shown.

It uses intelligent monitoring points to monitor line side stock levels and automatically generate replenishment calls wirelessly. We will also be demonstrating AndonSPEED, an andon light based wireless call for action system which is proving popular in many online retail warehousing operations as well as industrial operations. The system will identify bottlenecks in the warehouse system and speed up response to disruptions to production. In addition a range of our well known beacon and sounder devices will be on show including the very latest designs with new features.

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ransdev presents the future of mobility at the UITP global public transport summit in Montreal

Transdev led several special operations during the UITP global public transport summit in Montreal from May 1517. It was a great opportunity to demonstrate its innovation strategy and spotlight its autonomous vehicle.

Thanks to efficient cooperation between the teams of Transdev Canada, Transdev USA, Autonomous Transport Systems, Cityway, and the communication and sales divisions, Transdev organized various operations which made it a key player during the 3 days of the summit.

The company had two stands at the event: one to present its global activities and wealth of expertise, and a second exclusively devoted to the Autonomous Vehicle activity, which was Transdev’s flagship innovation at this global summit. It was also the opportunity to meet many clients, transport authorities, and partners.

Spotlighting Transdev’s vision and its autonomous vehicle On the very first morning, a press conference was organized to present the Group vision of the future of mobility in the presence of Thierry Mallet, Chairman and CEO as well as Mark Joseph, North and South America Director, and Yann Leriche, Chief Performance Officer in charge of the B2C business line at Transdev. It was the chance for them to underline the stakes of mobility and Transdev’s strategy which is based on the concept of P.A.C.E.: tomorrow’s mobility will be Personalized, Autonomous, Connected and Electric.

This vision is perfectly illustrated by the autonomous vehicle which was presented in demonstration throughout the summit for all the visitors, as well as the population of Montreal who were curious to test this new form of mobility for the first time.

“The autonomous vehicle offers some key advantages: heightened safety, reduced traffic in cities, 24/7 availability, and above all reliability, as emphasized” - Yann Leriche, Chief Performance Officer in charge of the B2C business line

Just before the UITP summit, on May 12, the people of Montreal experienced their first ever demonstration of an autonomous vehicle, organized by the teams of Transdev and its partner Easymile in Montreal’s Olympic Park.

“For the millions of people visiting the Olympic Park and the different facilities in the “Espace pour la vie” zone, these autonomous electric shuttles will be, within a few years, and probably sooner than we think, a new way of getting around in addition to the existing transport options” - Michel Labreque, CEO of the Olympic Park The demonstration was such a success that Thierry Mallet was able to announce, during the conference on May 15, that the shuttle would run again from June 5-9 between the underground station and the Montreal Olympic Park shuttle station.

Our experts have their say Transdev’s contribution to rethinking and constructing mobility was also outlined during the various debates organized during the summit through speeches by Chloé Spano on “Next Steps in the Ticketing Journey”, Yann Leriche on the “Impact of Digitalization on Public Transport” and “Paving the way for shared use of AVs”, Marielle Villamaux on “Putting Customers at the Heart of Service”, François Regembal on “Zero-Emission Buses Made Real” and Dick Alexander on “Rethinking Transport/First + Last Mile.”

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The CDL SmartHub is available on any device, via any browser, with no software to buy or load

Whatever your equipment or monitoring and analysis needs, CDL has probably done something similar.

UK company leads Industrial “Internet of Things” revolution Caption Data Ltd, based in Worcester, develops Industrial IoT solutions for businesses around the world. Their mantra is that they must be quick to give a Return on Investment, light touch and work end-to-end to give their customers immediate useful data, real time and on-line, with minimum hassle and maximum value.

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his has resulted in thousands of systems installed across the globe. These include monitoring water quality in thousands of locations for virtually all the UK utilities and the business has recently been appointed sole IoT supplier to a prestigious global air treatment equipment manufacturer for the Europe Middle East, and Asian regions.

So we asked the company to explain in a bit more detail, the benefits in those applications from using IoT solutions.

Monitoring water quality instrumentation from remote locations is a big deal.

Whether it is Turbidity [particles in the water], or Chlorine or other scientific measures, we all want to know our drinking water is safe and clean. The water companies monitor this in thousands

CDL has a range of hardware options, to suit most industrial needs

of locations – some of which are remote, with no power and certainly no internet connectivity. CDL products offer a rare blend of robust construction, a huge range of connectivity to instruments machinery and sensors, low power consumption for use on batteries, and autonomous communication to the cloud, from where their standard range of dashboards, analytics and services, like alarms and audit trails, together with security features, gives the water instrumentation company the ability to deliver real value to the water utilities.

Monitoring and managing machinery; the air treatment OEM is just one of dozens of manufacturers the company supplies.

Because of CDL’s vast experience in this area, they can quickly get machinery talking to their servers in the cloud, whether this is polling Modbus registers, or monitoring sensor data. Speed of initial implementation is important to then show what can ultimately be achieved. Benefits to the OEM clients [who include UPS & generator companies, chillers, pumps, power meters, food and drink companies, and rental fleet operators, etc] are enormous with enhanced customer relationships, new revenue streams and improved quality being just a few.

And all this with quick hassle free deployment, no software to purchase, simple & robust plug and play hardware, SmartHub™ access from any internet enabled device via any browser and a support team in Worcester ready to help. So its not surprising CDL has attracted venture capital funding and is investing heavily in R&D, so the growing list of global blue chip businesses using CDL for their internet of things solutions look like they are making smart decisions for their smart devices.

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Why expand your warehouse if you don’t have to?

Every VLM can be employed as a standalone system utilizing our inventory management WMS software, or as a fully interfaced version to the customer’s Host management system.

Get the most performance out of every inch of your manufacturing floor space with Modula Vertical Lift Modules!

Benefits Of MODULA Vertical Lift Modules:

Modula Vertical Lift Module is the most cost effective storage solution For companies looking to improve storage capacity and speed of retrieval of inventory, or to better organize tools or supplies, a vertical lift module (VLM) is the most cost-effective solution.

VLM’s are fully automated vertical storage systems that take up a minimum footprint by utilizing the full ceiling height available. These systems allow for large inventory of goods to be quickly accessible while being stored in a safe and secure environment and automatically delivered to the operators.

No more bending, ladder-climbing or walking long distances to search for and store parts or items, as these are brought automatically to the operator at the optimum ergonomic retrieval height.

This means that productivity and efficiency are increased while picking errors are drastically reduced.

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Modula Vertical Lift Module (VLM) is one of the most advanced dynamic and flexible solutions available.

The modular design of the VLM ensures almost unlimited flexibility.

The height can be modified and adjusted to use the full ceiling height, by adding or removing modules. If you change locations or move to a different site, Modula VLM can be easily adapted to the new height requirements.

Morover, thanks to the height detection system, the height of each tray is measured as the tray is put away, allowing for the most appropriate storage location to be determined in real time, thus maximizing the storage density within the unit.

Trays can be organized for every type/ size of stored item. Thanks to our partitions and dividers, you can create the exact number of storage locations required and their configuaration can be adjusted, at any time, to accommodate changes in the size or quantity of your stored items.

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Saves up to 90% of valuable floor space compared to traditional storage methods

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WMS software optimizing inventory control management

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Creates new revenue activities by reclaiming otherwise wasted space and labor

Modula company has been found in 1987 and has been grown year by year. Now it counts on a network of 80 dealers and branches, more than 250 employees, 100 milion of turnover.

Modula GmbH is the German society with offices in Hamburg and Munich.

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TOBER honors students excelling in mathematics Patrick Stober und E.-M. Ehrismann (HR) make students a present

There was a good atmosphere in the queue. The waiting students had a big grin on their faces. In fact it was just a few hours since the students had received their reports. Siblings Sebastian (9) and Hanna Steppuhn (15) happily held their school reports up in the air. “We both had an A in maths”, they said. This means they were able to pick up their present from the STOBER company in the form of a bag. Along with the bag they

received a voucher for the local Wartberg open-air swimming pool and a beach ball set.

“This is now the seventh year we have done this. The idea is to introduce the company to young people. In technical areas this is increasingly important as nowadays less young people are willing to enter a technical profession”, explained Managing Director Patrick Stöber.

And the feedback was good. Right into the afternoon young people excelling in maths came to the Pforzheim company. Sebastian and Hanna on the other hand had already picked up their present.

The two of them are now looking forward to their next adventure.

Their family is going to the mountains for their summer holiday – something the two whiz kids in maths definitely deserve!

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Hannover Messe 2017, Hall 9, Booth D35

Siemens at the Hannover Messe 2017 • Press conference ahead of the Hannover Messe on March 14 in Karlsruhe

• Press conference at the Hannover Messe with member of the Managing Board Klaus Helmrich on April 24

• Trade fair presentation under the banner “Discover the value of the Digital Enterprise” • “MindSphere-Lounge” draws visitors into the Cloud • Press conference ahead of the Hannover Messe on March 14 in Karlsruhe

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t an international press conference, due to be held ahead of the Hannover Messe 2017 on March 14 in Karlsruhe, Siemens will be offering a preview of its trade fair presentation and the company’s latest solutions. Providing an insight into the company’s planned business and technological orientation and into the latest product innovations being unveiled at this year’s Hannover Messe will be the CEOs of the Digital Factory, Energy Management and Process Industries and Drives, Dr. Jan Mrosik, Ralf Christian and Dr. Jürgen Brandes. In keeping with its theme for this year’s fair, “Discover the value of the Digital Enterprise”, Siemens will be showing ways in which companies of different sizes and in different industries can benefit from digitalization – through a shorter timeto-market, greater flexibility, and improved efficiency and quality.

At 6.30 p.m. on Monday, April 24, the first day of the Hannover Messe, Klaus Helmrich will be addressing the traditional International Press Conference in Room 1A/B of the Convention Center (CC). Klaus Helmrich is the Siemens AG Management Board member with responsibility for both the Digital Factory and the Process Industries and Drives Divisions. During the Press Conference, he will be explaining the Siemens AG industrial digitalization strategy. On Tuesday, April 25, 2017, Siemens PLM Software will be hosting a Press Breakfast at 9.00 a.m. in Room 17 of the CC, which will be held in German without translation.

Between April 24 and 28 at the Hannover Messe, visitors to the Siemens booth in Hall 9 will have the opportunity to gain a first-hand impression of the company’s comprehensive portfolio. Exhibits will cover everything from electrification and automation through to digitalization over an area of roughly 3,500 square meters.

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Under the banner “Discover the value of the Digital Enterprise”, Siemens will be providing an overview of its extensive portfolio for industrial customers over an area of 3,500 square meters at the Hannover Messe from April 24 to 28, 2017.

Innovations in the field of energy distribution, automation and drive systems as well as industrial software will illustrate ways in which companies can boost their competitive standing, with the focus on the “Digital Enterprise”. Siemens will be showcasing both specific aspects of the Digital Enterprise in discrete manufacturing and the process industries, and also common foundations shared across every sector: Industrial communication, IT Security and Industrial Services. The MindSphere Lounge will be providing a special setting for visitors to discover the cloud-based, open IoT operating system from Siemens. Here, Siemens and partner companies will be presenting their ideas, backed up by practical case studies and applications. Expert talks will be given on such topics as digitalization, Industrie 4.0 and IoT, inviting an open exchange between participants.

Also on show at the booth will be concrete examples taken from practice to demonstrate ways in which companies can benefit from merging the real and virtual worlds. The central exhibits at this year’s booth will provide visitors with a graphic illustration of selected topics for a direct hands-on experience. One of these relates to dairy production and will be showing ways in which food and

beverage producers can use digitalized solutions to respond flexibly to changing market requirements such as the growing diversity of tastes - ranging from milk processing to bottling, packaging and labeling.

The “Energy for Industry” showcase will demonstrate how industrial enterprises can set up their own energy management system, allowing them to drive down energy costs, reach their efficiency goals and additionally profit from the energy market. The “Pharmaceuticals” showcase will illustrate ways in which pharmaceutical companies can both sustainably optimize and customize their production process whilst complying with the strictest quality and safety standards.

The “Additive Manufacturing” showcase will demonstrate how 3D printing can be made industrially viable thanks to a complete portfolio of software and automation solutions.

As well as its main booth in Hall 9, Siemens is also represented in Hall 6 with its PLM Software, while in Hall 24, the company will also be exhibiting gear units and couplings from the Flender product family.

This exhibition will be focusing on real customer applications from across a wide variety of industries.

How to clean fouled industrial equipment in minutes with

Power UltrasoundTM

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ouling, also known as scaling o r p re c i p i t a t i o n fouling involves crystallization of solid salts, oxides and hydroxides from solutions.

These are most often water carrying solutions. Non-aqueous precipitation fouling is also known. Chemical precipitation fouling is a very common problem in boilers and heat exchangers operating with e.g. hard water and often results in lime scale.

Through changes in temperature, pressure, or solvent evaporation, the concentration of salts exceeds the saturation, leading to a precipitation of solids (usually crystals).

For a long time, companies have been searching for a solution that could help them to clean fouling without the headache of stopping production or disassembling their equipment but so far no one was able to do this. Then Finnish-based Altum Technologies decided to take on the challenge and came up with its revolutionary technology of Power UltrasoundTM to clean fouling from equipment such as pipes, tanks and heat exchangers.

What makes this approach unique?

There are many unique features about this new fouling cleaning tech: clamp-on attachment system that can be adjusted to any diameter; software with IoT capabilites that can visualize the fouling issue, adjust the parameters and power needed to clean it in the most efficient way possible; control and intensity of the ultrasound power like no one has done it before which allows to clean “hard-as-rock” fouling in minutes.

Power UltrasoundTM to clean fouling it’s not all about the input power the cleaning system consumes, it’s about how much ultrasound power Altum can control in the cleaning process, so it has a lot to do with the software which guides the ultrasonic waves.

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It is very common in manufacturing industry to hear about fouling issues and it is a nightmare to clean it.

On top of this, time is money and if you can’t continue production because of a maintenance stoppage well just image how that is going to affect your company’s financials and bottom line.

Case study in heat exchanger A good example of when to use Altum’s Power UltrasoundTM is when cleaning fouled heat exchangers. One of their customers had purchased a plate and shell heat exchanger for their chemicals production site in late 2015.

After few months in operation they noticed that their new heat exchanger had some fouling issues since flow rates were going down a bit. During a normal maintenance break they decided to clean up the heat exchanger. They used hot pressure water and all sort of chemicals but they didn’t succeed in cleaning the heat exchanger. Since there wasn’t much time to continue the cleaning, the heat exchanger was put back to operation with higher pressure rates in order to achieve the targeted output. This approach in production started to consume more energy than intended Unfortunately, the fouling became worse week after week, and after a few

months of operation the heat exchanger was totally blocked. Their process required titanium grade 11 so to get a new heat exchanger would take months and they couldn’t afford the wait.

So the customer tried all traditional ways to improve the cleaning process, for example soda and dry ice blasting, but none of those worked. At this point, the fouling had become extremely hard.

This is the point where they started to search for a solution to the fouling issue and found Altum Technologies’ solution.

After few discussions they agreed to use Altum’s latest technology because the system had power ultrasound levels like ever seen before.

In a few hours, Altum’s new system was able to clean the heat exchanger totally and now their customer is extremely happy of the results.

The question is, why wait until your equipment is useless because of fouling? Get to know the revolutionary way to get rid of the problem here: www.altumtechnologies.com

MITSUBISHI MOTORS TO INSTALL THE BIGGEST STAMPING MACHINE IN THE PHILIPPINE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) is set to install the country’s first-ever two thousand ton stamping machine which can produce bulky parts such as vehicle body side outer panel, roof panel, floor panel, and door panel among others. This is in line with the operation of MMPC’s stamping plant facility starting January 2018.

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he operation of stamping facility will not only enable MMPC to produce its own metal stamped parts but will also help it comply with the Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy (CARS) program’s requirement to manufacture at least fifty percent (50%) of the assembly weight. The operation of the new stamping shop will also generate hundreds of direct and indirect jobs and also cut down the delivery lead time of metal stamped parts.

MMPC Vice President for Production Engineering Department, Mr. Rolando Francisco said, “For more than half a century that the company has been producing quality vehicles, this is the first time that MMPC will have its own stamping facility.”

As part of this new technology, MMPC sent some of its engineers to Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Japan (MMC) to undergo training as it gears to start the operations of its newly constructed stamping shop. Here they learned about the principle of stamping, the different types of stamping processes, machine operation and maintenance, and repair procedures. In addition, they were equipped with the basic knowledge of stamping shop operations as well as caring for the stamping die which is the most crucial tool in the line as it dictates the quality of the output.

Francisco also added that MMPC is currently ordering metal stamped parts from Mitsubishi Motors Thailand Co. Ltd. (MMTh) to produce the body assembly of the Mirage hatchback and Mirage G4 sedan. “Given our knowledge now of this stamping technology, we will aim to have high productivity, high material yield ratio and scrap recovery and most importantly having to operate it safely. Above all, MMPC’s goal is to provide high quality automobiles.”

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