MARCH 2014 CONTENTS
SUPERIOR CLAMPING AND GRIPPING AT MACH 2014
COVER STORY
COLLATOR RE-ORDERED
The Co-operative Group has placed a second order for the new Collator System from Pacepacker Services...
INTEGRATED VISION SOLUTIONS
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Fanuc explain that adding ‘sight’ to a robot can expand its potential and productivity in a variety of applications...
A SOLUTION TO OVER-SPEEDING
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CP Automation has provided its braking systems to GA Pet Food Partners in Leyland, Lancashire...
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Cleaning up Sydney Harbour Bridge
A lightweight arm from Shunk is playing a key role in the extensive cleaning process of the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge in Australia.
Shunk’s solutions will also be on show at the Drives & Controls exhibition at the Birmingham NEC in April.
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NEWS
4. Apprentices are crucial 7. A sign of the times?
INDUSTRY FOCUS Medical Equipment... 36. From directives to regulations 37. Bringing technology up to speed 39. All-electric provides the solution
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FEATURES Materials Handling & Conveying...
10. Storage solutions aid leaner manufacturing
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Features in the April 2014 issue of Automation will include: Pneumatics & Hydraulics • Communications & Networking • Sensors & Sensing Systems • Industry Focus: Food & Beverage
12. Increased output sees Collator System re-ordered
Machine Vision Systems... 14. Let vision be your guide 16. Igniting the fireworks of innovation
18. Setting your sights on an integrated vision solution
Machine Building & Frameworks... 21. How to slow over-speeding fans
22. Cutting costs without sacrificing functionality or safety
25. Machine building the holistic way
26. Torque limitation for heavy plant protection
Exhibition Preview... 27-33. MACH 2014 - ready for take-off
PLCs & Industrial PCs... 35. When the going gets tough
Technology File... 41. High speed, high sensitivity
SUPPLEMENT Drives & Controls Preview... S4. Time to raise the bar S6. It’s time to take a closer look S8. Sysmac on show at Drives & Controls S9. A variety of options for drive applications S10. Helping to provide the best solution
S12. Offering new dimensions in scalability and response time
S13. New developments in industrial connectivity
S14. For all your supply chain needs
S17. Compact CPU module, plus Drives & Controls Seminar Programme
S18. Supporting UK OEMs S19. Sensor and positioning innovations
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