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 Enabling safer operator-machine interactions through enhanced control of machine stoppages

Enabling safer operator-machine interactions through enhanced control of machine stoppages

03/02/2021

As packaging line machinery has become more sophisticated, it’s also become more complex. This increased complexity, coupled with a high number of interactions between operators and machines, increases the potential for safety incidents.

 STOBER helps blinds manufacturer take control of automated fabrication process

STOBER helps blinds manufacturer take control of automated fabrication process

06/01/2021

STOBER has helped create a new multiple screwing unit that joins profile rails, monitors screw depth and tightening torque for ROMA, the international manufacturer of roller shutters, venetian blinds and textile screens.

 The big picture

The big picture

01/09/2020

Glenn Moffat, Safety Specialist and one of the Business Solutions Team Managers at SMC Pneumatics (UK) Ltd, looks at the machinery safety challenges and opportunities now facing manufacturing companies.

 Maximising safety in advanced battery systems

Maximising safety in advanced battery systems

01/09/2020

In advanced battery systems, the quality of the power electronics helps determine the quality of the final product. This is emphasised in the latest battery power management and charging systems that use wide-bandgap semiconductors and improved power topologies. In such advanced electronics, if the safety systems do not work quickly and reliably, the entire battery system can suffer a catastrophic failure that could seriously impact the product and its user.

 Lenze in the UK: It’s all about the “Brainware”

Lenze in the UK: It’s all about the “Brainware”

01/09/2020

Paige West, Group Editor of DPA, spoke with Eric van den Broek, Managing Director at Lenze EMEA West (Benelux & UK), about the future of UK manufacturing and how the company is helping machine builders and OEMs to climb the Industry 4.0 ladder.

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