INDUSTRY UPDATE From simple to complex


New sensors and switches portfolio for food, beverage and automation


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ith the launch of its new low cost high specification VEGABAR pressure switch/sensor and VEGAPOINT


level switches, it enables VEGA to help customers in even more areas in the food and beverage production processes. This brand new compact instrument series is perfectly tailored to the standard applications that still require high quality and strict hygiene.


The new level and pressure devices have options of:


Electronic Control and Electrical Products


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Also Distributors for other manufacturers: • PHOENIX CONTACT, • FINDER Relays, • CHINT Circuit Protection, Wiring Accessories & Control Components


• EATON GMT range of fuses. • SWITCHGEAR SYSTEMS Power Distribution.


All can be found via our Webstore, or contact us at our Works as shown:


COLTER PRODUCTS LTD  01371-876887  sales@coltergroup.co.uk  www.coltergroup.net


ABB’s robot training masterclasses now available online ABB creates online versions of its popular classroom-based robot training courses


Classroom Training programme is ideal for beginners and experts alike, covering topics including programming, safety and operation.


A Each course is instructor led, with options pitched at different competency levels running from two to five days depending


on the course topic. Participants will get the same certificate as the normal Milton Keynes classroom-based courses. The following courses are available:


• IRC5 Operator Course (2 days) • IRC5 Programming and Operation (4 days)


• IRC5 Advanced Programming, Stage 1 (5 days)


• IRC5 SafeMove Second Generation (3 days)


• RobotStudio Offline Programming (5 days)


To take part in the course you will only need a computer with internet connection, webcam, headset with microphone and RobotStudio, which can be downloaded free of charge until the end of 2020 via our training portal page at https://bit.ly/ABBVirtualTraining.


To find out more about each course, including associated fees, and to register your place, visit


https://bit.ly/ABBVirtualTraining or call +44 (0) 1908 350481 ref. ‘Virtual Classroom Training’. ABB Robotics


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BB Robotics has made its range of robot training courses available online. Built on the same materials used in its popular classroom-based courses normally run at ABB’s Robot Training Centre in Milton Keynes, the Virtual


Belden Webinars


uring this unprecedented period, it’s never been more important to stay connected and secure. This is


why Belden is launching a new learning series for medical, logistics and infrastructure operators, that highlights what’s happening in key security fields including TSN (Time-Sensitive Networking), cyber security and IIoT.


The Belden Coffee Break series is an open platform of


informal, non-promotional, 30 minutes webinars, where each Wednesday Belden experts we will take you through a key theme.


The first in the series will take place on Wednesday,


May 27, and will be followed by four further episodes on topical themes:


• IT/OT: Wednesday, May 27 - 10.00 AM CET • Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN): Wednesday, June 3 - 10.00 AM CET


• Cyber Security: Wednesday, June 10 - 10.00 AM CET • IIoT: Wednesday, June 17- 10.00 AM CET • Single Pair Ethernet (SPE): Wednesday, June 24- 10.00 AM CET


Belden  You can register at http://ow.ly/bVH550zIOmb


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olter manufacture & supply Electronic Controls, Fuse alarm indication, PLC'S, Relay Interfaces and other


• universal adapter system of process fittings: providing flexibility to keep installation and spares inventory costs low


• 360° illuminated status display ring: ensures visibility, safety and process reliability


• displays and keypads with dual easy-read text and VDMA menu: ensuring the right set up every time


• IO-Link protocol: provides compatibility, intelligent data transfer and simple, fast system integration


• Bluetooth wireless communication capabilities: remote easy set-up or function check via the free, simple (and award-winning) VEGATOOLS App.


VEGA  www.vega.com/uk


SmartFreight solution is boosting allpack performance


shipping software specialist SmartFreight for improved efficiencies in its logistics operation, through an integrated freight management system designed for businesses using multiple carriers for their shipping needs.


A SmartFreight offers automatic Carrier Management


Solutions (CMS) to manage high volume deliveries through one channel, with all the UK’s top carriers and the choice of the quickest, cheapest or greenest route.


Allpack uses a mix of its own fleet and external


carriers for nationwide next-day or same-day delivery of innovative and cost-effective packaging from its distribution centre in the West Midlands, with SmartFreight playing a key role in providing the optimal delivery option for the firm.


As well as sourcing the best transport solution,


SmartFreight’s technology provides financial reconciliation, eliminates dupliction of freight details and invoices, consolidates consignments and gross profit calculations as well as enabling client and customer tracking – a synchronisation of data which is helping Allpack to significantly reduce costs and increase productivity.


SmartFreight  www.smartfreight.com


llpack Packaging Ltd, a leading UK distributor of transit packaging solutions, has credited international


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