AR ON A SMARTPHONE SIMPLIFIES ROBOT INSTALLATIONS
ABB’s RobotStudio AR viewer provides a quick and convenient way of visualising where and how robotic automation can fit into your process using a smartphone or tablet. Discovering whether a robot is right for your
application has never been easier following the launch of ABB’s new Augmented Reality (AR) viewer, which has been added to ABB’s PC-based RobotStudio offline programming software. The RobotStudio AR Viewer app can be used to
test any model created in RobotStudio, enabling users to get an idea of the size and scale of a robot or robot cell and how it can be deployed on a factory floor to fit around any existing equipment. Using AR technology, the app overlays the modelled solution into the real-life production environment, with the ability to scale it to full size and rotate it through a variety of angles. The benefits of the AR Viewer extend to being
able to watch the model in action. A timeline feature makes it possible to check the cycle time and go to a certain point in time in the animation,
enabling you to find ways of enhancing performance or pinpointing a potential issue. Available free of charge on the Apple Store and
Google Play Store and viewable on any compatible smart device (from iPhone 6s, iPad Pro or onwards and Android 7.0 onwards with ARCore support), the app provides a low cost, safe and easy way of visualising an installation that can be used by individuals or groups, with none of the potential concerns over complexity, hygiene or nausea that can occur with VR-based alternatives. The AR Viewer suits companies that are new to
robotic automation, or for those who have previously lacked the time or resources to start to plan an installation. “We know from conversations with SMEs in
particular that many companies are looking to implement some form of robotic automation but are unsure of where to start. RobotStudio is our intuitive digital tool that helps simplify the installation and use of robots. Our new AR Viewer tool makes it even easier for customers to access the huge capability of RobotStudio, helping them to see how robots can be introduced into their production and how automation can improve the productivity and flexibility of existing process, before they commit to any investment,” said Antti Matinlauri, head of product management for ABB Robotics. RobotStudio is available free of charge until
December 31st, 2020 with a free training course for users to unlock the potential of the software. Visit the ABB RobotStudio page at:
www.http://
bit.ly/ABBRobot_Studio
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CUSTOM REPORTING ‘TOOL’ FOR INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE
With most media channels dominated by Coronavirus, and more latterly, the ongoing Brexit process, the Government’s Kickstart Scheme, which launched this month, hasn’t really been given the exposure it deserves. Aimed at young people aged
between 16-24 years old, the scheme provides funding to employers to create new six-month job placements for those that are on Universal Credit or at risk of long-term unemployment. It is hoped that the job
placements will help support the participants to develop the skills and experience they need to find work after completing the scheme. One stumbling block is that
applications must be for a minimum of 30 job placements, not ideal for many SMEs, but there is the option to partner with other businesses to meet this number. Find out more:
https://www.gov.uk/government/ collections/kickstart-scheme Michelle Lea
Editor
Intoware has launched a custom reporting ‘tool’ for its workflow platform, WorkfloPlus that allows unique data reports to be created and shared to help streamline plant maintenance, safety and compliance. All businesses work in their own
way, there is no standard approach and no single solution that works perfectly. This is why Intoware has built a new custom feature for WorkfloPlus, so users can create custom reports which means the data they use is always 100 per cent relevant to their needs. WorkfloPlus guides employees
through a process from beginning to end to increase efficiency. It replaces paper-driven processes, executing them across systems and people, managing tasks and uses data capture output for continual data analytics to drive improvements and efficiencies. But if you are the H&S manager
requiring safety analytics from a maintenance inspection, accessing this specific data from a ‘one size fits all’ report can be time-
consuming. Intoware’s custom reporting solves this problem by providing analytics that are only as detailed as the user requires. Sean Hennelly, chief operations
officer, Intoware, explains: “Customised reporting helps to streamline key internal performance processes, rather than giving users standard report data. It allows them greater flexibility instead as they can extract what they need from the custom reports and share this data in a range of outputs including, PDF, Excel, and MS Word that are automatically emailed to the rest of the team.
www.intoware.com We look at the subject maintenance
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Make UK Legal Services has launched a new suite of downloadable toolkits to support organisations to adapt and future-proof their business in this volatile working environment. The suite of services has been
developed to help organisations manage change, through template policies, guides, checklists and planning documents, covering the legal, behavioural and process considerations needed to be able to implement an effective change programme. “The world of work has been turned
on its head by the pandemic and made us question everything,” said Clare Riches, senior HR consultant at Make UK. “Our suite of Managing Change services is aimed at giving businesses ‘injections of knowledge’ - a flexible, tailored programme of training, guidance and advice so they can engage and enthuse the workforce in new ways of working, and confidently and decisively deliver positive change.” The toolkits cost £145 (+VAT) for
existing members and £195 (+VAT) for non-members.
www.makeuk.org/change
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