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 IO-Link: Not just a sensor/actuator interface

IO-Link: Not just a sensor/actuator interface

31/08/2022

In this article, Euchner’s UK&I Country Manager, David Dearden, looks at the growing popularity of IO-Link – especially within the machinery safety industry – and how its adoption can help machine builders and end users roll out an effective preventative maintenance programme, maintain efficient processes, and protect personnel.

 Pallet-making machine produces pallets eight minutes faster

Pallet-making machine produces pallets eight minutes faster

03/08/2022

Vlakkelichtkoepel, based in the Netherlands, produces high-quality, custom-made skylights and roof lights. Each skylight requires a custom-sized wooden pallet for packing and transportation purposes. 

 How photochemical etching is transforming the world of electric vehicle design

How photochemical etching is transforming the world of electric vehicle design

28/07/2022

We have turned a corner in the world of automotive manufacturing. Design engineers are now shifting their attention to new technologies to ensure they aren’t left in the dust by disruptive start-ups. Karl Hollis, Director of Engineering at Precision Micro, discusses how photochemical etching can enable manufacturers to produce specialist EV components more cost-effectively, without compromising on precision.

 Machinery cybersecurity: Optimising resilience

Machinery cybersecurity: Optimising resilience

03/05/2022

As cyber-physical systems are deployed, new vulnerabilities may emerge and a cyberattack can put an entire industrial facility at risk. Vulnerabilities include a lack of knowledge about how to apply IT security protection to machinery that has not traditionally required it, as well as systems running legacy communication networks with which today’s cybersecurity software is incompatible.

 Steierl-Pharma optimises labelling processes with inspection technology from OMRON

Steierl-Pharma optimises labelling processes with inspection technology from OMRON

01/02/2022

Hardly any other industry is subject to such high-quality requirements and legal regulations as pharmaceutical companies. These apply to active ingredients, production and storage, as well as to the labelling process.

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