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Today’s robotics engineer challenges

Today’s robotics engineer challenges

We recently interviewed Ashley Sturgeon, OEM Custom Sensor Design Engineer at HBK, about robotics applications. We discussed design methods, as well as the concerns and challenges that today's robotics engineers may encounter.

How do packaging material choices affect food safety systems?

How do packaging material choices affect food safety systems?

Phil Brown, Sales Director at Fortress Technology, explores the key factors to consider when choosing an end-of-line inspection system, including which systems are best suited to the different packaging types, the most challenging packaging materials to test and inspect, and how new technological innovations are overcoming these.

Extended product approach pumps up energy efficiency across Europe

Extended product approach pumps up energy efficiency across Europe

At the recent EEMODS (Energy Efficiency in Motor Driven Systems) conference in Lucerne, Switzerland, Europump President Luboš Michlík highlighted the achievements of the European pump sector in driving energy savings through the adoption of an extended product approach (EPA). This strategy has played a pivotal role in advancing energy efficiency across Europe.

The path to progress is high maintenance

The path to progress is high maintenance

Recently, I attended the launch of RS’s Performance in Focus 2024 Maintenance Engineering Report, developed in collaboration with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). Based on a survey of nearly 400 maintenance professionals across the UK, the report offers valuable insights into the key challenges faced by the sector and the priorities driving its strategies.

How to balance harmonic reduction and regeneration

How to balance harmonic reduction and regeneration

Energy efficiency is a concern for industrial facilities, with around 66 percent of manufacturers taking steps to improve energy efficiency at their sites – that is, according to a recent survey by the UK Government. However, another concern is power quality and the need to reduce harmonics. So, how can operators balance the two? John Mitchell, Global Sales & Marketing Director at CP Automation, explores.

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