mepca – March 2020
English | 68 pages | pdf | 13.29 MB
In our imaging and vision systems feature this month issue of mepca magazine, we delve into the growing trend for app powered automation equipment. In this case, vision systems. It’s a trend seen elsewhere for some time. Of course, there is the smartphone, which is relatively dumb without apps but has almost endless potential as software is developed and enhanced around it. Less obvious examples
include the Tesla range. Where previously the only update able part of a car was perhaps the sat-nav software, now, software updates made available by Tesla can enhance and update features on an ongoing basis, or restrict them
If there are issues. Something that adds real value to the manufacturer’s customers. Of course, aspects of factory automation have been updatable for some time, bu the benefits are extending into whole new areas Oil the factory floor, Over the coming years it will be interesting to sea how this trend evolves, but it ss sure to be a win-win for both the manufacturers and the users.
Also In our imaging and vision feature, we hear about some of the trends you can expect to see developing over the course ot this year, and we Find out how vision system renses are ruggedised. In robotics, we cover safety, the launch of a new robot and accurate e labelling solutions. Our section on control solutions includes an application at a commercialize ceramics plant, a discussion on what really makes manufacturing smart and find out about a new cross-manufacturer database for 10-Lmk description Filles. And in our pumps and pumping systems feature we hear of an initiative designed to support the aims of the Eco-Design Directive, we find out how the rlght pump choice is helping a brewer take care of Its yeast, and we learn how I.win ferrule compression fittings can help minimize risks in intensive manufacturing environments.
I hope you enjoy mepca magazine March 2020 issue.
Chris Callander, Editor www.mepca-engineering.com
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