FEATURE MACHINE BUILDING, FRAMEWORKS & SAFETY
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These days, balancing cost with high performing durable components isn’t enough for machine builders and design engineers, they are being required to meet customer demands for machines that are customised, integrated and delivered to ever tighter deadlines. Here Garry Haines, linear and automation manager at Acorn Industrial Services, highlights the advantages that can be gained by taking a collaborative approach to the design of modern automated systems to meet customer requirements
I have seen developments in all product areas that give improved performance, functionality and cost effectiveness to the machine builder and end user. Over recent years, innovations in materials, manufacturing techniques and design have led to some vast improvements in component performance – and this has given machine builders a wide range of options from which to create successful projects. Every machine builder has challenges to
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ith decades of experience in design and technical departments, supporting automation and linear motion systems,
overcome, even before design has started. Planning ahead and getting the right supplier support in place is key to a successful project. So, here are some of my thoughts on the top challenges I see on a day-to-day basis for design engineers and machine builders; and how working with external suppliers can play a part in creating a more optimised machine design framework and build process.
THE TOP FIVE CHALLENGES Here are the top challenges I see design engineers and machine builders face on a
regular basis: 1. Juggling money versus performance – Balancing the books has to be the biggest challenge when creating new solutions. Recent product innovations mean that new solutions may offer higher performance in smaller packages. Also, downsized or bundled solutions, optimised to work together, will reduce integration time and minimise the need for additional components. 2. Meeting sustainability and energy efficiency targets – Eco-friendly and energy-efficient designs are a priority for any new machine. Component manufacturers are constantly
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