productWorker pushing trolley killed by sideloader
Leeds-based garden shed manufacturing company, Woodlands Homecare, was sentenced for safety breaches after a worker was killed.
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productCleaning product manufacturer invests in mobile loading platforms
Robert Scott, the largest manufacture of mops in Europe chose to further improve loading bay structures and capabilities across three of its six sites; each situated in the Northwest of England.
articleUpswing predicted in automated storage
UK manufacturing is ripe for upgrade to automated metal storage, says Ernst Wagner, MD of Kasto UK & Ireland, and will benefit from saving space, increased output and growth, and lower cost per pick with such a move.
productElectric multidirectional sideloader upgraded
Hubtex has upgraded its MaxX range of vehicles, offering greater visibility and longer operational working hours.
productOne-stop manufacturing management system launches
TouchPath is launching ‘TouchManufacturer’, a fully integrated, lean manufacturing management system that can be implemented rapidly and at lower cost by both discrete and process manufacturers.
articleRecord breaking
The PPMA Show 2018, which took place at the NEC Birmingham between 25-27 September, delivered the biggest show in its 30-year history.
productLMS Bulkscan extended
SICK has extended its LMS Bulkscan laser scanner offering, so that more users can benefit from non-contact, continuous measurement of volume and mass throughput of bulk materials on conveyor belts.
productThe trolley is critical for safe load movement in hoists
When specifying a hoist for use in industrial applications that demand beam-traversing motion, attention should also be paid to the trolley on to which the hoist hooks.
productPrestigious manufacturing award win
Workplace safety innovator, A-SAFE, has been recognised for its achievements in export at the annual TMMX Awards delivered by The Manufacturer in association with the Institute of Mechanical Engineers.
productAR Racking installs storage system for SALTO Systems
SALTO Systems, the company specialized in access control innovative solutions and market leader in electronic locks based in Spain, has completed the acquisition of the Dutch company Clay B.V and has invested in the Danish firm Poly-Control / Danalock.
productSnow’s no problem for Combilift
Being prepared for winter weather is vital to keep materials on the move. In Scandinavia this is even more of an issue, particularly for Combilift customer Pretre, one of Norway’s leading manufacturers of roof elements, trusses and pre-cut timber.
productVariable height welding benches
Tecmach variable height welding benches are built to meet the needs of precision fabricators who require robust high quality equipment to support their efficient manufacturing operation.
articleParanoid about androids?
The ability for robots and people to work in closer proximity holds the promise of ever-more flexible production in automated manufacture. But, while identifying more cooperative human robot applications may be easy, integrating simple safety solutions is more challenging.
productPallet storage space added by manufacturer
Automotive component supplier Nifco UK has taken on a custom-designed temporary building to maximise available space.
productWorker injured loading robotic cell at car parts manufacturer
A North East-based car parts manufacturer, SNOP UK, has today been sentenced after a worker was seriously-injured.
productHigh-volume high-speed packaging
Pregis has announced the launch of its new Easypack Coiler, a high volume, high-speed ancillary packaging solution that boosts on-demand packing times and enhances user experience.
productPartnering on 6 axes human-collaborative robot
Yaskawa UK’s Motoman Robotics division has partnered with Reeco Automation as a solution provider for its new Motoman HC10 collaborative Robot, a 6 axes human-collaborative robot (cobot).
articleBespoke structures becoming integral to manufacturing
Temporary buildings are helping to meet the needs of the highly demanding automotive industry, explains Dan Barker, sales manager at Spaciotempo.
articleEngineering Success
Caunton Engineering is one of the UK’s leading fully automated structural steelwork contractors and a world leader in Just-In-Time manufacture. Designing, fabricating, painting and erecting structural steelwork for the construction industry, the Nottinghamshire business employs over 250 people and has annual turnover in excess of £64m.
productUsing robots to meet peak seasonal demands
Here in the UK, most e-commerce businesses are likely in the middle of their peak season. Black Friday has been and gone, but the peak is still underway. For many consumers, the annual shopping event marks a starting point for Christmas shopping, making the holiday peak season even longer.
