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Using COTS: is it worth the risk?
Jonathan Wilkins explains why the obsolescence risk of commercial off-the-shelf products (COTS) is just as prevalent today as it was …
Read More »Collaborative robot performance is lacking, distributors warn
Shockingly, 79% of automation distributors do not believe their customers understand the safety requirements of installing a collaborative robot. That’s …
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Four questions to ask before choosing a drivetrain for heavy industries
Patrice Devoulon and Stefan Koesfeld look at the aspects to consider when selecting couplings, clutches and brakes for challenging industrial …
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What can machine vision do for quality?
Stephen Hayes explains how machine vision will improve quality assurance (QA) across every stage of production During the First World …
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Defending attacks on critical infrastructure
Alan Binning examines the potential disruption of attacks on energy generation facilities and explains why adherence to security standards are …
Read More »Creating an innovation culture
Jonathan Wilkins discusses how you can foster an innovation culture in your engineering business To tackle the medical, engineering and …
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Size without compromise: overcoming the challenges of machine tools
Graham Mackrell explains how machine manufacturers can overcome the challenges of developing compact and cost-effective machines and systems without compromising …
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Engineering innovation brings hope for a Parkinson’s cure
Global engineering company Renishaw has built a device that has been used in a ground-breaking clinical trial. Manufactured by Renishaw …
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Digitalisation and brownfield facilities: Can these fit together?
Hartmut Pütz and Thomas Lantermann look at the digitalisation of brownfield systems Today’s plant automation systems provide transparent monitoring of …
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