Push and shove

Article Abstract:

Fluid power product manufacturers are striving to increase their market share through innovations in the light of increasing demand for their products. Norgren's Nugget family spans three valve ranges will all systems provided with a valve driver and input terminal modules which are compatible with the most up-to-date Fieldbus protocols. Meanwhile, other companies such as SMC are striving to increase their market by increasing production facilities and increasing their salesforce.

Economic aspects, Machinery industry, Fluid power technology, Fluid power equipment

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Reaching new heights

Article Abstract:

Equipment manufacturers have developed new materials handling systems and automated guided vehicles. These include Cleco's new Electralift trucks which use an electric winch in place of a hydraulic lift system, Jungheinrich's vertical order picker which adjusts to different inductive guidance systems and Mannesmann Demag's PC-controlled Crossbelt Sorter which accommodates products that cannot be handled by regular conveyors.

Materials handling, Automatic guided vehicles, Materials handling equipment

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Working on the floor

Article Abstract:

Coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) have enabled manufacturers to improve the efficiency of product inspections. Diecasting producer Morris Ashby Castings, for instance, uses a CMM to inspect completed batches of mixed components as soon as they come out of machining centers. On the other hand, computer chassis maker HSP Strathclyde used a CMM to develop a single inspection method for the entire manufacturing process.

Manufacturing industry, Manufacturing industries, Usage, Shop floor control, Coordinate measuring machines

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