NEW £19 MILLION FACILITY SIGNALS A UNIFIED APPROACH
Automation and industrial robotic solutions manufacturer, FANUC UK, has officially opened its new headquarters at Ansty Park, Coventry. The result of an investment of
more than £19 million, the new 107,000 sq ft facility highlights the growth the company has experienced over recent years, as well as its unified approach for the future. The headquarters is four times larger than the previous location and will enable the business to further develop its offering and strengthen its position in the market. Crucially, all aspects of the
business will operate under one roof, while the three-storey building is also home to a design, manufacturing and training facility, offices and showroom area. FANUC UK currently employs
more than 100 people and anticipates further growth.
The business
specialises in factory automation, which is split across three categories: robotics, machine tools and factory automation systems. Its product portfolio comprises vertical milling centres (ROBODRILL), plastic injection moulding machines (ROBOSHOT), wire EDMs (ROBOCUT), industrial robots and CNC systems. Training is a vital and growing part of FANUC’s offering and the expansion of the UK facility has helped to enhance its training academy’s capabilities, with the introduction of a new advanced course for more experienced engineers. The FANUC Academy
houses eight robots of various sizes, as well as 12 simulators for factory automation. Overall the project has taken
approximately 12 months to complete. “Our new headquarters represents a new approach for FANUC UK, with all parts of our business brought together under one roof for the first time in the UK,” said Tom Bouchier, managing director at FANUC UK. “By consolidating these functions, we can enhance our capabilities...”
www.fanuc.eu
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SURVEY REVEALS GAPS IN 4.0 READINESS
This month’s issue features an industry focus that takes a greater in-depth look at the food & beverage sector – an important area for the UK as it strives to remain competitive in a global market. The first feature offers tips for food producers looking to specify heat exchangers, while the second looks at the subject of waste, and how reducing false rejects from metal detectors can help. Finally, our third feature offers advice to SMEs looking to implement an automation project.
Michelle Lea - Editor
A survey commissioned by Bosch Rexroth has revealed worrying gaps in training provision and readiness for Industry 4.0 in the UK engineering and manufacturing sectors. The survey revealed the following: · Two-thirds of respondents were
not aware of Industry 4.0 and the majority of those that were aware of it are not undertaking specific Industry 4.0 training · 40% identified gaps in training for automated production processes · More than half viewed finding
the right training course to meet employee needs a major challenge Entitled ‘Tackling the training
gap in UK manufacturing: remaining competitive in rapidly changing times’, the survey, undertaken by the Institute of Engineering and Technology, garnered responses from around 100 decision makers within the sector. Despite the troubling results in
terms of readiness for Industry 4.0, there was some optimism in the area of apprenticeships, with most companies taking on apprentices each year, and little evidence of a lack of quality applicants. This demonstrates recognition of the commitment necessary to attract and retain young recruits.
www.boschrexroth.com
WaveGrip, the makers of a smart can multipacking solution, has established a global partnership with WeCan – providers of contract canning services for small to medium volume beverages producers. The partnership will take the canning line to the production facilities across Europe. WeCan is expanding its mobile
canning service into Europe and by extension, offering craft beverage producers of all sizes the facility to can their products onsite without the burden of owning a full canning line of their own. Through their partnership with WaveGrip, WeCan is able to offer strong lightweight and fully recyclable multipacking for a fraction of the cost of existing solutions. It’s a one-stop- shop for canning and multi-packing craft beverages with a difference – the one stop is at your own manufacturing site! Scalability is important to both
companies, to help them meet customers’ differing needs.
www.wave-grip.com
WAGO’s I/O system, 750 XTR, is extremely weather resistant and can operate from -40 °C up to +70 °C, making additional heating or cooling equipment unnecessary. It is highly resistant to electromagnetic interference as well as insensitive to vibrations and impulse voltages up to 5 kV, ensuring secure communications in demanding applications. With up to 16 channels in a 12 mm wide housing it requires less space, and has lower energy and maintenance costs; taking automation into extreme environments.
To request a catalogue call , e-mail
ukmarketing@wago.com, or visit
www.wago.com
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