PRODUCT REVIEWS
AI-powered digital marketplace
Visitors to the MACH exhibition in provide access to a wide range of business Birmingham , UK , this April were the first to support including industry resources such as sign up to a new AI-powered digital marketplace Compliance AI , a financial portal facilitating “ with the potential to save manufacturers up access to funding , knowledge exchange , to £ 20,000 in just 20 minutes ” according to networking and a supply chain matching the designer . The Manufacturing Connections service . This also includes a cutting-edge Hub is an online platform which is designed to ‘ AI Brain ’ that can save manufacturers time connect and empower UK manufacturers to and money across all areas of their business innovate , collaborate , grow and transform the from recruitment and customer service way they do business . to regulation compliance and operational
Co-founders David Lomas and Michael efficiency ,” they continued . Caselberg explained : “ The Manufacturing “ Recruiting for a new role can cost Connections Hub is an eco-system for the manufacturing businesses up to £ 20,000 entire manufacturing community bringing when you factor in time and recruitment together suppliers , academia , investors , fees . In just 20 minutes , using an AI solution partners , government , customers and like our BizWise AI tool , can create a job manufacturers themselves to help them specification , advert and deliver candidates thrive in today ’ s ever-evolving and challenging to you for interview ,” added their partner , AI industry landscape .
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“ We launched the platform at MACH and encouraged visitors to register for their www . manufacturing free subscription to the Hub . The Hub will connections . com
Vacuum tube lifter
The new FIPALIFTswift vacuum tube lifter from FIPA GmbH lifts loads of up to 40kg and is used in a wide range of applications . It is designed for the rapid and frequent handling of loads , making heavy-duty work easier .
“ Users now benefit from even faster handling . The new vacuum tube lifter is available in an ergonomic one-handed version . The user-friendly control handle enables intuitive , fast and smooth work , without the need for staff training ,” outlined the manufacturer . “ Almost any object can be handled with the wide range of load-handling attachments from the range , such as the FORMHAND , a load hook or customised grippers with vacuum cups .”
At LogiMAT in Stuttgart , the trade show for internal material flow , FIPA presented a wide range of products for logistics . The focus was on lifting technology with the FIPALIFTswift and FIPALIFTmax vacuum tube lifters . Other highlights included the new Cobot Smart Gripper CSG , an area gripper specially designed for use with cobots and for palletising cartons , and the vacuum cups for bag handling which are optimised for handling bags and rapid “ pick and place .”
Right : The new FIPALIFTswift vacuum tube lifter .
Inset : The FORMHAND load-handling attachment .
FIPA specialises in vacuum , gripping and lifting technology . FIPA GmbH was founded at its headquarters near Munich , Germany , in 1985 and employs around 100 members of staff worldwide . It also has a global presence , with its own subsidiary in the USA , a representative office in China and a worldwide partner network . n
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3D scanning of large parts
Placing the reference points required for the 3D scanning of large-sized parts can be time-consuming and laborious . AESUB is therefore now offering continuous dots on a roll which can be quickly removed and placed on large areas . The over 50 metres-long , transparent adhesive strip contains retroreflective reference points measuring 6mm along its length . The dots are distributed across the adhesive strip at irregular intervals of 50 – 70mm .
“ Because the adhesive tape is perforated at intervals of approximately 50cm , it can easily be adapted to the relevant part size . The transparent film is flexible and adapts to freeform surfaces , even without folding . In a few seconds , the continuous dots have been positioned which means that the scanning process can begin immediately ,” explained the manufacturer .
“ Because the carrier film is transparent and very thin , it is only the dots that are recognised and scanning is possible through the carrier material . After scanning , the adhesive tape can be removed just as quickly and easily . With large component parts , the continuous dots save several hours of work spent affixing and removing the measurement points . In addition , handling is significantly more ergonomic compared to individual adhesive dots ,” it continued .
AESUB Infinity was launched at the Control exhibition in Stuttgart , Germany , from 23-26 April 2024 . n
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