WORLD RENOWNED ROBOT SAFETY EXPERT JOINS UNIVERSAL ROBOTS
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oberta Nelson Shea is Universal Robots’ new Global Technical Compliance Officer. She has
chaired the U.S. National Robot Safety Committee for 23 years, spent over 35 years within manufacturing automation, and is recognised as a global authority on robot safety - most recently as Convenor of the ISO committee publishing technical specifications on risk assessments of collaborative robots. “I heard about the vacant position as GTCO through my network, and it seemed like this opportunity was
B&R PRODUCT OF THE MONTH Next generation industrial transport technology
B&R’s low-maintenance technology is based on 14 years of field experience and offers the industry-proven reliability required for today’s competitive 24/7 production environments. The systems are designed for extremely low MTTR rates and ensure maximum uptime. Segments and movers can be easily exchanged
tailor made for my resumé. I was not looking for a new job, but this is wonderful confluence of circumstances,” said Nelson. “We are at the start of a new generation of robotics with Universal Robots as a young and vibrant first mover. Its collaborative robot arms have made human-robot collaboration possible, ushering in a wide range of, new viable robot applications. The company is looking at robots with a different lens, bringing a breath of fresh air to the industry.” R&D Director at Universal Robots, Mogens Saigal, is extremely pleased with the recruitment.
He said: “Roberta Nelson Shea joining Universal Robots is news that will definitely reverberate throughout the global robot industry. She is a very great asset and a strong voice within the field of robot safety. We are both proud and excited that she is now part of our company.”
without disassembling the track. In the era of smart manufacturing, integration of automation and IT ecosystems is no longer an option but an absolute requirement. Low-latency, hard real-time synchronisation with all types of servo axes including CNC and robotic systems guarantees high- precision, high-quality production output. B&R’s transport technology is based on a highly decentralised architecture that allows extensive track lengths to accommodate the requirements of any machine. B&R is using the SuperTrak linear track conveyance system from the Canadian company ATS Automation in order to advance the next generation of industrial transport technology and strongly enhance the market penetration of this exciting technology. B&R Industrial Automation
www.br-automation.com T: 01733 371320
B&R AUTOMATION APPOINTS NEW UK AND IRELAND MD A
lan Conn has been appointed as new managing director of B&R
Automation in the UK and Ireland. “I am delighted to join the
world’s largest privately owned company in the field of industrial control and monitoring. B&R already has a strong presence in the UK and Ireland, and I'm looking forward to leading and developing this further with the team.” Alan joins us from Bosch Rexroth,
where he held various sales management positions supporting
OEM, end user and distribution businesses in the UK and Ireland for the past nine years. Since April 2012, Alan was the national sales manager for the factory automation business unit covering electric drives and controls, linear motion, assembly technologies and hydraulics technologies. Alan is married with two children
and lives in Northamptonshire in the market town of Rothwell and will be based at B&R’s Peterborough headquarters.
SENSORS & INSTRUMENTATION 2016 - EXTRA FREE SEMINAR SESSIONS ADDED TO COMPLETE PROGRAMME
companies including Checkit, Senseye and Advantech B+B SmartWorx, to name just a few. Seminar places are limited so pre-registering online is strongly advised. Another exciting feature that returns for 2016 is the
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ow in its seventh year, and firmly established as the UK’s only national sensors event, Sensors &
Instrumentation 2016 will build on the success of last year’s event when it takes place on 28th and 29th September. Highlights include an exhibition of the latest products and technology from over 80 market- leading suppliers. This will provide visitors with the chance to speak to knowledgeable members of staff about the latest developments and applications, and to see new products and well-established ranges - all in the one venue. The popular seminar programme will once again take place over the two days of the show and will include presentations from leading suppliers in the test, measurement and control industry, including National Instruments, Emerson, Sensirion and Sensor Technology. This will be backed up by a full seminar programme in a second theatre located within the ‘Automation, Machine Building & IIoT Zone’. Speakers in this theatre will include industry experts representing
‘Innovation Showcase’. This special display area within the show floor will provide the perfect opportunity for exhibitors, conference presenters and industry leading companies to demonstrate their latest products and innovations. It will be a focal point for the industry to demonstrate the latest developments taking place within this technology driven and growing sector. The Innovation Showcase will once again be located in a prime position at the front of the show. Taking place in Hall 3 of the NEC Birmingham,
Sensors & Instrumentation will be co-located with Micro Nano MEMS, TCT, and the Total PPMA Show making the event an even more worthwhile visit. Pre- registered visitors will also benefit from free parking (when staying after 3pm) and free Wi-Fi access. Further details about the show, including information about the seminar programmes and how to register for your free entry badge, can be found online at:
www.sensorsandinstrumentation.co.uk
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Strapping specialist Mosca Direct has celebrated the completion of the expansion and refurbishment of its head office in Cotgrave, Nottingham with a special open day for key contacts, suppliers and colleagues from around Europe. The event also provided the opportunity to mark the 50th anniversary of parent company Mosca GmbH, with CEO Timo Mosca attending to officially open the new- look premises.
http://en-uk.mosca.com
Engineers and designers wishing to improve their career prospects around IIoT will be able to take advantage of a number of opportunities for certified professional training in both PROFINET and OPC in the UK during October and November. Certified OPC Professional training will be available in London and Manchester in October and remotely over the internet during September, October and December. Certified PROFINET training will be available in Manchester in October and Reading in November.
www.training.tmm.eu.com
New statistics from HMRC have revealed there was a 10 per cent year- on-year rise in the number of claims for research and development tax credits submitted by manufacturing firms in 2014-15. The latest data shows that manufacturing companies submitted almost 6,345 claims for research and development tax credits in 2014-15, up from 5,815 in 2013-14. The total amounts claimed in the period rose from £635m to £770m, a rise of over 20 per cent.
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