INDUSTRY UPDATE
ROLEC’s IP 66 technoBOX ABS
Enclosures Now In 10 Sizes
I MES vs ERP – What’s
right for your business? A
ll manufacturers seek to increase productivity, improve efficiency, solve quality control
problems, and eliminate downtime associated with re-occurring production and maintenance issues. While it is widely understood that digital transformation offers gains across all of these areas, the challenge is gaining the data visibility and context from across the whole enterprise, and not least from the factory floor. It was previously thought by many that this data capability could be achieved with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, negating the need for a Manufacturing Execution System. SolutionsPT, AVEVA Select partner for UK & Ireland, believes that a combined approach is better and has launched a free eBook highlighting how MES and ERP should work together to deliver rapid enterprise-wide benefits.
SolutionsPT u 0161 4954640
info@solutionsPT.com u
www.solutionspt.com
ILS FlexWipe meets
growing demand for, safe, reliable pallet
labelling – no matter what the temperature
P
rint and apply labelling specialist Industrial Labelling Systems (ILS) is
seeing strong demand for its FlexWipe pallet labelling system. The combination of a small footprint, fast operation and market-leading safety standards together with the ability to work across a wide variety of temperatures down to -28°C have revolutionised pallet labelling and made it a firm favourite with customers. To date ILS has installed over 80 FlexWipe systems
across Europe, USA and Australia and is continuing to see demand grow in the past 18 months, particularly in the cold storage sector. Customers include NewCold and Lineage Logistics who have over 40 FlexWipe systems operating between them. The robust design of the FlexWipe applicator
means it is capable of operating in ultra-cold climates, without the need for additional heaters or special cabinets. Working with varying pallet surfaces – uneven, rough, or cold – the FlexWipe “wipes” accurately over the label after it has been tapered, ensuring labels stick even under the poorest adherence conditions.
ILS u
www.ilsystems.co.uk
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P 66 rated technoBOX offers OEMs a robust and cost-effective housing for a wide range of electronics and electrical applications. The attractive bevelled lid is recessed to
accommodate a membrane keypad, front plate or product label. Threaded screw bosses in the base and lid can be used to install PCBs, mounting plates and terminal rails. ROLEC’s technoBOX is moulded from tough,
long-life ABS (UL 94 HB) in light grey (RAL 7035) as standard. Its 10 sizes range from 66 x 51 x 35 mm to 241 x 161 x 80 mm. Many of these sizes are compatible with other standard products. Accessories include ABS external mounting
brackets, self-adhesive front plates, mounting plates, external hinges, case feet, cable glands and DIN rails for terminals. ROLEC can supply technoBOX fully customised For more information, view the ROLEC website:
https://www.rolec-enclosures.co.uk/en/enclosures- accessories/technobox/
ROLEC ENCLOSURES LTD u 01489 583858 u
sales@rolec-enclosures.co.uk
Vision Engineering reinforces UK
manufacturing base
with Milturn acquisition V
ision Engineering, a 64 year old British leading
designer and manufacturer of high-quality visual instrumentation and a significant supplier of machined components/ sub assembly services to other industrial sectors, has today announced the acquisition of Milturn Precision Engineering, of Hinckley, Leicestershire, a precision engineering specialist,. The acquisition of Milturn fulfils a strategic
objective to significantly improve Vision Engineering’s position global position as a leading designer and manufacturer, by adding scale and capability to the company’s existing UK and USA manufacturing base. Established in 2001 and one of the first UK
firms to achieve ISO 9001 2015, Milturn Precision Engineering has 21 highly skilled machinists and anodisers specialising in high quality components, including high performance lens cases for the optical /movie/ camera industries, marine and automotive engineering and high end shop/hotel fitting, Milturn also has an anodising facility to improve the quality and durability of finished components.
Vision Engineering Limited u
www.visioneng.com
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Ready for the requirements of
future-proof networks W
ieland Electric supports maximum flexibility
and reliable industrial communication with SFP (small form-factor) ports Faster, more adaptable, and
more secure - these are the demands placed on network technology in the industrial environment. The objective is to simultaneously communicate bigger volumes of data rapidly and reliably. Wieland Electric has increased its industrial communication range in order to offer users the maximum possible options in the construction of high-performance networks. SFP ports are available for both unmanaged and managed IP switches, allowing you to respond quickly and simply to changing network technology requirements while taking advantage of fiber optic technology’s benefits. Depending on the needs and type of SFP module
used, the SFP ports can be used to increase the number of conventional RJ45 copper-bound connections via CAT5/6/7 cable or to connect a single/multimode fibre optic cable. This means that the network technology can be designed to be incredibly flexible by adding extra network users or improving transmission speed.
Wieland Electric Ltd. u 01483 531213 u
www.wieland.co.uk
EtherCAT delivers performance for machine builders
ontrols and Automation
specialist, Carlo Gavazzi continues to develop solutions for Industry 4.0 and future smart factories, making the NRG platform the system of choice for many machine builders worldwide. As the popularity of EtherCAT rises, Carlo Gavazzi
has launched an additional IIoT device to its range of NRG solid state relays. The latest controller uses EtherCat to interface with the main controller to provide reliable transmission of machine data, process parameters and diagnostic data, providing a powerful solution which meets the demand for faster communication of data transfer and exchange providing real-time data monitoring, prevention of machine breakdown and accurate troubleshooting. The NRG platform offers real-time monitoring and
is focused on optimising manufacturing operations quickly and efficiently providing the user with more cost-effective processes, real-time data monitoring, prevention of machine breakdown and accurate troubleshooting. Increasing productivity and limiting supply chain disruption.
Carlo Gavazzi Automation u 01276 854110 u
www.carlogavazzi.co.uk
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