MAY 2016 Includes:
CONTENTS
Machine Safety Supplement
COVER STORY CONTENTS
TURN SMARTPHONES INTO
RUGGEDISED MOBILE BARCODE READERS ENERGY
PACKAGING
Automated packaging machine specialist, Endoline, offers some simple pointers for SMEs looking to
automate their packing 11
WAREHOUSING Real time location
& LOGISTICS
and warehouses offers technology in factories
a whole host of solid business benefits
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MANAGEMENT A new way of installing
the cabling and
switchgear for offshore wind turbines which saves installation time
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Turn smartphones into ruggedised mobile barcode readers
Please turn to page 8 for more...
NEWS
4. Manufacturers urged to step up cyber security plans
5. FANUC UK is on the move Ask the ABB Expert...
11. Oversizing motors can improve energy efficiency
INDUSTRY FOCUS Packaging... 11. Automation stepping stones
12. Coding that flexes to pouch packaging future
Warehousing & Logistics...
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14. Location technology improves stock tracking
16. WMS supports business growth
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Features in the June 2016 issue will include: • Drives, Controls & Motors • SCADA & Data Acquisition • Machine Vision Systems • Coding, Marking & Labelling • Industry Focus: Automotive Supply Chain/Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals
FEATURES Exhibition Preview... 6. Automatica 2016
Test Systems...
18. Get tuned into food metal detection frequencies
21. Wireless load instrumentation improves vehicle testing
ENSURING SAFETY LASER SCANNING IS NEVER A LEAP OF FAITH
Introducing the new microScan time-of-flight scanner from SICK
PROGRAMMABLE SAFETY
The entry barrier for programmable, integrated safety technology has fallen thanks to new modules
SAFETY CONTROLLERS
S6
Get more from programmable safety and automation controllers with the latest technology
REGULATION COMPLIANCE
S8
When ensuring compliance with machine safety regulations it is important to consider all of the system options
S9
SUPPLEMENT Machine Safety
Energy Management...
22. Customised solution helps connect the Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm
24. Finding reliable supplies for energy- intensive processes
26. VSD vacuum pump saves energy at printing plant
Robotics & Motion Control...
28. Industry 4.0 – It’s real and it’s time for innovation
30. Robot reduces production costs
33. Motor kits enable compact size and better performance
34. Uncaging your robot 37. Robots reimagine commercial cleaning
Manufacturing Software... 39. Choosing the right PLM software
40. K3 Syspro reveals product roadmap at customer event
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