B&R PRODUCT OF THE MONTH Automation PC 2100: Controller and PC in one


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epperl+Fuchs are preparing to embark on a UK tour where the


company will be exhibiting its wide range of products and solutions on its fully kitted-out demo bus. The exhibition vehicle contains a wide variety of the latest Pepperl+Fuchs products (including sensors, encoders, safety products, RFID and connectivity), and working demonstrations of the technologies behind the products. The company will start the tour in Aberdeen on the 8th December and will work southwards for the next four months, finishing in March. At this point precise dates and locations are not known, but Pepperl+Fuchs will be posting regular updates on its Twitter feed - @PepperlFuchs. www.pepperl-fuchs.co.uk


The Automation PC 2100 from B&R unites the PC world with real time applications. If needed, Automation Runtime and Windows can run at the same time thanks to Intel Atom multi-core processing technology, allowing the Automation PC 2100 to be used simultaneously as an industrial


controller as well as a PC for things like HMI applications. And, with such compact dimensions, it takes up hardly any space in the control cabinet. Despite its compact housing, the Automation PC 2100 is a fully


fledged PC system that represents a milestone in the performance capabilities of embedded systems. Available with single-, dual- or quad-core processors, the computing power of the Automation PC 2100 is fully scalable. At the upper range of performance, it even exceeds the performance of many Core i-series processors. Regardless of the variant, the absence of fans or other rotating


Small manufacturers urged to get ‘Fit for Nuclear’


More than 300 small manufacturers are set to benefit from specialist support to access the UK’s rapidly developing £60bn civil nuclear new build programme. The Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) has


joined forces with the Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre to roll-out Fit for Nuclear (F4N), which lets companies measure their capabilities against industry standards and helps them bridge gaps to meet requirements. Steven Barr, head of MAS, explained, “There is great


potential for advanced manufacturing SMEs to build business in the civil nuclear sector. Following approval for Hinkley Point, we can expect these opportunities to increase in new build, as well as in decommissioning and existing station maintenance.” He continued, “Working side-by-side with the Nuclear AMRC, we are widening access to F4N and ensuring more


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turbine production, dentistry and even brain surgery. In all of these fields Renishaw specialises in solving tough engineering and scientific problems. Across the whole of the UK, Renishaw has recruited a record 68 graduates this year, for which it now receives four times as many applications as it did in 2011. A further 150 opportunities each year are created for young people through a mix of apprenticeships and student placements. This dedication to future development was


rewarded with a recent visit from Prime Minister David Cameron, who is keen to show his support for British manufacturing. “Being able to give talented people the opportunity


A recruitment drive by global engineering firm Renishaw is set to create a variety of new jobs in the Stone and Staffordshire area. Eleven positions are available at the company’s Additive Manufacturing Products Division (AMPD) on Whitebridge Park, Stone. The varied roles range from machine operators,


working with additive manufacturing technology, to technicians and engineers with a variety of specialist skills. The company is also looking for promising graduates, as well as qualified and experienced professionals. Renishaw supplies products for a wide variety of sectors including jet engine manufacture, wind


to gain relevant professional experience in a progressive company is an essential part of our business strategy,” explained Renishaw’s head of communications, Chris Pockett. “Over the last few years we have strengthened our


commitment to building relationships with schools and communities across the UK - helping to fund placements and recruit people who want to make a difference.” Renishaw’s recruitment drive also comes at a time that sees the West Midlands making impressive headway in reducing unemployment. www.renishaw.com


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components means that no maintenance is required. Other standard features include two gigabit Ethernet interfaces as well as one USB 2.0 and one USB 3.0 interface. Fieldbus connections such as POWERLINK or CAN can be individually configured, and compact MLC-based CFast cards with 60GB or more are available to meet every memory need. B&R Industrial Automation www.br-automation.com T: 01733 371 320


smaller manufacturers receive expert on the ground support and funding to take advantage of this multi- bullion pound market.” www.mymas.org


AC drives manufacturer, Vacon, has opened a sales office in Istanbul, Turkey. “Vacon has already been present in Turkey for many years. Now the time is ripe for us to establish a sales office of our own and grow our existing network,” said Emre Gören, MD of Vacon Turkey. The major business areas in Turkey for Vacon are the construction industry, infrastructure, shipbuilding, and energy efficiency applications. www.vacon.com


Global packaging company Sonoco has completed the acquisition of Weidenhammer Packaging Group (WPG), a European provider of composite cans along with composite drums and rigid plastic containers. M. Jack Sanders, Sonoco president


and chief executive officer, commented, “We are extremely excited to welcome Weidenhammer’s leadership team and its 1,100 associates into the Sonoco family.” www.sonoco.com


Bosch Rexroth has become the latest company to join the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) in Coventry. The MTC is a partnership between some of the UK’s major global manufacturers and three forward- thinking universities. Clive Hickman of the MTC,


commented, “My own relationship with Bosch goes back nearly 40 years and I am delighted that a company with such a strong reputation has become the latest to join the family of members who support our work.” www.boschrexroth.com


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