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Dear Reader,
As Paul Kellett, director for market research in the Automated Imaging Association, points out, “machine vision has become indispensable in many of today's highly competitive industries, including semiconductors, electronics, food, wood products, containers, printing, automotive and pharmaceuticals”. What trends in the market does Kellett see? Read his article here.
As a newsletter exclusive, George Chamberlain, president of Pleora Technologies offers product evaluation pointers within the field of GigE Vision.
Also in the last issue of IEN Europe is the story on the “roof on wheels” of the new Nantong stadium in the Chinese Jiangsu province. This is China 's first large stadium with a roof that can be opened, and the propulsion and stabilization of the movable roof is done hydraulically. |
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Industry News
Video Cameras learn from Insect Eyes
One in Four Accidents caused by Machinery
Strong Growth for Industrial PCs
Turkey succeeds India in Hannover
Schaeffler acquires Renold Automotive
Optibelt joins Endorsia
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Product Highlights
1. HMI
Up to 15” display, 50mm installation depth
KONTRON
2. Labelling Solution
Semi-automatic system for labeling tubes
CDA
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3. Electropneumatic Regulators
Extremely compact design, user friendly display
CAMOZZI
4. Digital Image Recorder
Records at up to 5000 frames per second
MICRO & SYSTEMS
5. Registration Mark Sensor
Onboard microprocessor determines whether the red, green or blue LED will yield the best performance
BANNER ENGINEERING
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Technology in Action
1. Vibration Monitoring Cuts Costs by 90%
By introducing the FAG Detector III System, one of Germany 's largest manufacturers of floor coverings has been able to reduce maintenance time and costs.
2. Ethernet replaces analogue devices
Ferrovie Nord Milano, Italy 's second busiest railway company, is implementing Westermo Ethernet equipment to replace its analogue devices.
3. Air motors for paint stirring
Thanks to changing from traditional vane motors to non-lubricated air motors from Huco Dynatork, one UK automobile plant is saving in the region of €133.000 per annum in power costs and plant renewals alone.
4. Leak-free compressed air system saves costs
Compressed air and fluid process systems specialist Thorite has installed various equipment at replacement automotive exhaust system manufacturer Bosal.
5. Trolley device improves working conditions
With the help of linear motion products from SKF, Hanill Systems has developed an innovative inspection trolley device that helps improve the working conditions of maintenance engineers who spend long periods of time working below underground trains.
6. Ten inspection tasks, one camera
Bar code, colour, position, completeness, … Up to ten different quality characteristics of passenger car automatic gears are checked with the help of a single intelligent camera from Siemens.
7. Super pusher takes the heat out of production
Airedale International Air Conditioning has recently taken delivery of its' first Nu-Star Super Pusher unit at their main facility in Leeds , England . The Super Pusher is used for maneuvering the air conditioning and chiller units throughout the production and testing lines and then into to the despatch area.
8. Roller bearings take you to the clouds
The fasters elevators in the world, operating in the tallest building in the world, are using traction motor bearings from NSK.
9. Bell strikes right note for Norgren
O F Bell have successfully undertaken a metal replacement project for IMI Norgren. This project involved replacing a machined aluminium cover with an injection moulded replacement.
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