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ABB enables 3D Printing via RobotStudio® for faster digital manufacturing


The 3D printing industry is poised for a period of


Webtec’s CV120 hydraulic combination valve offers complete motor control for mobile machinery


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ebtec, a specialist manufacturer of hydraulic measurement and control products, is unveiling its


new CV120 series combination valve that provides a complete solution to hydraulic motor control for mobile machinery. Hydraulic system designers will discover that the compact CV120 reduces both space and pressure drop in machinery used for mining, quarrying, construction and agricultural applications, without compromising performance. In addition, costs can be reduced thanks to the lower number of hoses and fittings required. This innovative hydraulic valve sees a variable priority


flow divider combined with a directional control valve in one body. Among the many stand-out features of the CV120 is a clearly marked single-turn hand dial that permits fast visual adjustments to the pre-determined ‘Priority’ flow. In addition, the new hydraulic valve is pressure compensated, permitting both ‘Priority’ and ‘By-Pass’ to be used simultaneously at varying pressures without affecting the ‘Priority’ flow rate.


Webtec u +1-800-932-8378 u sales-us@webtec.com u www.webtec.com


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ew software eliminates manual programming, allowing manufacturers to 3D print products within minutes ABB is introducing 3D printing capabilities to its


RobotStudio simulation and offline programming software, which will enable users to program ABB robots for additive manufacturing in just 30 minutes. Part of the PowerPac portfolio of RobotStudio, the


new 3D Printing feature eliminates manual programming to allow faster prototype production. The 3D Printing PowerPac supports a variety of processes, such as welding and printing with granules or concrete and is ideal for low-volume, high-mix printing. Traditional methods of 3D printing using machines


are time consuming as programming the printing paths involves plotting millions of points and trajectories. With ABB’s new 3D Printing PowerPac, any standard slicer software design can


be 'translated’ into ABB’s simulation environment and robot code. This means an operator can progress from the CAD design stage to final modeling of a product in just half an hour.


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teve Turnell, Business Development Manager at Christeyns Food Hygiene, discusses the current concerns in the meat processing industry. One of the biggest talking points in the meat industry currently is the total cost of


cleaning. This refers to the costs involved not only in the chemicals, but the time, water and energy too. In order to remain competitive, it is crucial for meat producers and processors to


manage these costs as well as taking into consideration their burden on the environment. Not a mean feat when you consider the stringent health and safety regulations and the increasing influence of sustainability issues. Cleaning in general in the meat industry is pretty straightforward. But, if the hygiene


regimes employed are below standard, then this will have bearing on product quality as well as on the bottom line. A combination of methodology and chemistry is required, where resource and


chemical optimisation and process improvement lead to achieving both financial and environmental benefits. Different types of meat and meat products require different approaches when it comes


to cleaning. Pork is generally the easiest to deal with whereas beef and lamb detritus and lamb fat, is the hardest to remove and requires higher water temperatures, and thus increased amounts of energy to achieve high temperatures.


Both the pre-clean and pre-rinse are the most labour-intensive steps of the cleaning


process. If the pre-clean is not effective or too short then the main clean can be inferior, making the job of the detergent more difficult. This lengthens the required contact time and adds costs and water usage. The ideal products are those which are fast-acting – able to quickly and easily saponify


fats - and those which are easier to rinse or have a ‘fast-break’ foam technology. Such foams break down quicker and are much easier to rinse with less residue. We recommend the use of a pre-treatment on heavily soiled food contact surfaces. For


example, dedicated meat sector pre-treatment product Superklenz applied at 0.5 - 1.0%v/v at the gross debris removal stage, will catch the soiling early before the fat has a chance to solidify. The benefits are the reduction of pre-rinse water and labour costs of up to 20% for a very small additional cost for the pre-treatment chemical. The CFH chemical that is specifically formulated for the meat sector is Mida Foam 198


VH, with easy rinse ability and fast-acting foam it takes no more than 15 minutes to break down proteins and saponify fats.


Christeyns Food Hygiene u 01925 234696 u www.christeynsfoodhygiene.co.uk


strong growth, with valuation expected to hit USD 34.8 billion by 2024, owing in part to the development of new industrial-grade 3D printing materials, according to research firm Markets and Markets. “With our new 3D Printing software, we are offering


customers a faster and more streamlined 3D printing process. Coupled with the high performance of our robots, this means manufacturers can now produce high-quality 3D printed objects for a variety of industrial applications more efficiently,” said Steven Wyatt, Head of Portfolio and Digital at ABB Robotics and Discrete Automation. ABB (ABBN: SIX Swiss Ex) is a technology leader that


is driving the digital transformation of industries. With a history of innovation spanning more than 130 years, ABB has four customer-focused, globally leading businesses: Electrification, Industrial Automation, Motion, and Robotics & Discrete Automation, supported by the ABB Ability™ digital platform. ABB’s Power Grids business will be divested to Hitachi in 2020. ABB operates in more than 100 countries with about 147,000 employees. ABB Robotics is a pioneer in industrial and


collaborative robots and advanced digital services. As one of the world’s leading robotics suppliers, we are active in 53 countries and over 100 locations and have shipped over 400,000 robot solutions for a diverse range of industries and applications. We help our customers to improve flexibility, efficiency, safety and reliability, while moving towards the connected and collaborative factory of the future.


ABB u www.abb.com u www.abb.com/robotics


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