Grease degradation app monitors remaining life on-site
14 March 2024 NSK is developing a “world-first” technique for diagnosing the remaining life of lubricant grease rapidly and accurately by monitoring changes in colour as it ages. Read More
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AUTOMATION FOR MANUFACTURING
OEE
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Software cuts data-handling and boosts uptime by up to 20%
20 September 2023 ABB Robotics has released a modular software platform that streamlines data collection, visualisation and analysis in automated production facilities. It claims that the OptiFact platform… Read More
Remote robot troubleshooting firm raises $4.1m
14 August 2023 A Canadian company, Olis Robotics, has raised $4.1m to fund further development of its technology for remote monitoring, control and troubleshooting of industrial robots. The… Read More
Inaugural Talking Industry Live draws crowds to the MTC
4 May 2023 The inaugural Talking Industry Live event held last month at the Manufacturing Technology Centre in Coventry attracted an enthusiastic crowd who were treated to more… Read More
Idem wins King’s Innovation Award for anti-tamper switch
3 May 2023 Wigan-based Idem Safety Switches is one of the winners of the first ever King’s Awards for Enterprise (previously known as The Queen’s Awards). It has… Read More
Leading figures set to appear at Talking Industry Live
3 April 2023 The final seminar programme for the Talking Industry Live event taking place at the Manufacturing Technology Centre in Coventry on April 25, has now been… Read More
Low-cost kit allows anyone to monitor machine OEE levels
18 October 2021 Turck Banner is offering a starter kit that will help factory managers to improve OEE (overall equipment effectiveness) levels at a price and simplicity that,… Read More
Live machine safety dashboard promises improved uptime
16 July 2021 The German-sensor maker Sick has announced a safety monitoring service that generates live visualisations of one or more machines, allowing users to monitor the status… Read More
IIoT platform gathers data to help move to smart factories
6 May 2020 Fanuc has announced an open-source IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) platform that can connect a wide range of Fanuc and third-party production technologies – including… Read More
UK plant is the first to join global Industry 4.0 elite
5 February 2020 A GlaxoSmithKline pharmaceutical plant in Hertfordshire has become the first UK factory to be chosen to join the World Economic Forum’s Global Lighthouse network of… Read More
