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NEWS FAST-TRACK FILTRATION TRAINING THE ENGINEERS OF TOMORROW
nvesting valuable CAPEX into untested High Value Equipment carries certain risks. Will the equipment work? Is it the right solution? Will it waste company funds? These questions regularly stop CAPEX purchases in their tracks. Filtration specialists Axium Process have answered these questions with a membrane separation rental service that bypasses traditional concerns. Axium’s new service offers fast or temporary filtration solutions that normally require deep research and risky commitment to large capital investment. Suitable for many liquid processing applications, Axium’s UF2Go and RO2Go crossflow systems are rapid filtration solutions. They meet industrial scale demand for most types of liquid processing requirements and can fulfil high-priority needs from their range of universal membrane filtration systems. “The UF2Go and RO2Go crossflow systems provide a solution for urgent filtration needs,” said Derek Davies, Business Development Director at Axium Process. “Available through a rental model typically using OPEX, they bypass usual CAPEX restrictions but allow observation of long-term trends - ideal for situations where a permanent installation may be required in future.”
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Quick to install and easy to use, the systems are suitable for industries, including food, pharmaceutical, dairy and water recycling.
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college in the Midlands, UK is using ABB robots to train the robot engineers of tomorrow and help local businesses move towards a more automated future. West Nottinghamshire College uses both industrial and collaborative robots from ABB to teach students a variety of automation skills. ABB industrial robots are used to teach pick and place applications and programming languages, as well as the principles of warehouse management and how to apply robotics to manufacturing. ABB cobots are used to teach similar subjects, as well as block programming language. They will also be used to teach automated manufacturing by combining them with a CNC machine.
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principles of automation, robotics and PLCs. A partnership with Nottingham Trent University makes the robotics equipment available for practical sessions with its own engineering students.
Up to 300 students study courses at the college’s Engineering Innovation Centre, in Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, each academic year, ranging from 16–19-year- olds, up to adult apprentices.
“We met several robotics manufacturers, however ABB stood out as they were able to help us visualise our concept and vision, showing us what was possible with the right people and skills development,” said Benjamin Toule, the college’s head of the engineering department.
The college believes that using a mix of industrial and collaborative robots allows it to train students and support local employers better, as both types are being used in industry. “The collaborative robots are also more mobile, making it easier to take them on our visits to schools,” said Toule. The robots are used in several ways. With full-time students, they are used to teach industrial robotics, ranging from physical to virtual programming. In September 2022, the college introduced training courses to enhance the skills of the local population. The department also uses the equipment to teach apprentices the concepts and
aterials handling expert, Gough Engineering is launching a free consultation service for companies with challenging sieving, separation and screening applications. The new service will provide free screening advice from industry experts and access to Gough Engineering’s in-house testing facility.
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Gough Engineering produces a selection of off-the-shelf sieves, screens and separators from its manufacturing facility in Newcastle- under-Lyme, including the Vibraflo sieve and Vibrecon separator. However, the business is experiencing an increasing number of requests for bespoke materials handling and processing equipment.
Materials handling can be challenging due to the meticulous regulatory nature of many industry sectors. Quality checking is of the utmost importance, and ensuring that small particle and powdered materials are screened effectively is crucial.
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“Ineffective screening can create complications for entire batches of product,” explained Stephen Harding, managing director of Gough Engineering. “This can lead to failures against regulatory standards, increased waste and additional incurred costs. Getting the screening or separation process right is imperative, and it often requires a turnkey solution.
“With our team of engineers, we can provide advice, design and manufacture of a piece of equipment to meet the customer’s
Students use both ABB RobotStudio robot simulation software and Wizard Easy Programming.
Toule believes that including robots in education allows students to learn different skills. “Creating a ‘warehouse’ structure within our training cells allows us to teach theories such as lean, efficiencies and other elements of engineering that go beyond robotics.”
Training materials for the courses were developed by the department’s own staff team following training with ABB. “We have developed our curriculum-based learning through reviewing the course requirements of the modules and then developing practical skills from this,” said Toule. As well as teaching students, the department also plays a role in supporting local businesses which use large elements of automation in their businesses. Toule said: “The partnership with ABB is one the college is proud of and hopes to continue to develop, so that more people can gain knowledge in robotics and automation.”
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FREE SCREENING ADVICE TO MEET SPECIFIC MATERIALS HANDLING CHALLENGES
specific challenge,” concluded Harding. In addition to consultation, Gough Engineering can provide in-house material testing at the Gough Trials Facility. The facility includes a range of sieves, screens and separators to test the material particles and properties with a range of designs, motion types and drive mechanisms. Furthermore, identifying the correct feeding system to the sieving/classifying machines and also the post-feed solutions to the next process can be identified to ensure effective product flow in the client’s production line.
The services offered by Gough Engineering can also assist in equipment loans at a client’s site, for both short and long term periods, ultimately assessing tests and performance approval.
To book a call with one of the team, contact +44 (0) 1782 567770.
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