An ageing global population is driving extraordinary growth in the market for medical equipment, which is placing huge demands on suppliers to the sector, in terms of both product quality and lead times. Here, Irish Manufacturing explores some of the main machining challenges facing local manufacturers, and speaks to both Yamazaki Mazak and its distributor for the Irish market, HW Machine Tools Co. Ltd, about how the company has developed a suite of machines ready-made to thrive in one of industry’s most nuanced sectors.

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The Mars helicopter makes history – with maxon precision motors
	NASA's Ingenuity helicopter has successfully completed its pioneering flight on Mars. This is the first time in the history of powered, unmanned spaceflight that a device has flown in a controlled manner on another planet – also thanks to DC motors that have been modified for this challenge. more

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Siemens and Google Cloud to cooperate on AI-based solutions in manufacturing
	Siemens intends to integrate Google Cloud’s leading data cloud and artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) technologies with its factory automation solutions to help manufacturers innovate for the future. more

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Powerful battery systems from Braunschweig: Volkswagen Group Components fires up the next production stage
	The Volkswagen Group Components plant in Braunschweig is significantly expanding its production of battery systems for the latest electric vehicle generation. Following the first expansion stage with a maximum capacity of 250,000 battery systems, the second expansion stage has started up with the same capacity more

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Pump and valve innovator finds a test rig technology that talks the torque
	To analyse the long term performance and reliability of hard working valves and pumps, serial innovators Manchester-based Bifold Group has adopted radio frequency based torque transducers from Sensor Technology Ltd for two of its specialist test rigs. more

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Lödige Industries supports SPIMACO’s largest pharmaceutical plant in Saudi Arabia	Atlas Copco launches G2-7 screw compressor range for workshops and small businesses
The new state-of the-art warehouse provides fully automated transfer of existing production lines across multiple floors and rooms and was designed as a turnkey-project. more	Atlas Copco’s latest G2-7 models are now the smallest, oil-injected rotary screw compressors in the company’s professional portfolio. more
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ESAB Europe Xpanse virtual welding and cutting event features 50+ products, expert access and educational classes
	Worldwide welding and cutting leader ESAB has announced that from 27 to 29 April 2021 it will hold ESAB Europe Xpanse, a virtual event that will showcase the industry’s broadest line-up of new welding and cutting systems, filler metals and related technologies. more

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The value of employees in automated industries
	The modern business landscape is becoming increasingly automated. More than 90% of global organizations already mechanize some tasks, and a growing number rely on extensive automation. As this trend continues, some workers worry they’ll lose their jobs to machines. more

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New safety module for sensorless standstill detection of drive systems
	If a machine or system is expected to produce potentially hazardous overtravel movements, a combination of safety interlock on the guard and standstill monitor in the switch cabinet can provide the ... more

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Exciting updates to Sirena’s M-Line sounder beacon range bring greater versatility and functionality
	Distributed by Switchtec, Sirena’s M-Line range of beacons and sounders truly represents the state of the art in signalling. Important updates have been introduced to the range that expand its ... more

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The future of British and Irish manufacturing
	Will Britain and Ireland’s industrial estates be swarming with robots and automated machines in the near future, replacing thousands of assembly jobs? That is unlikely, but real change in automation ... more

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FP 70 Smooth Flow Pump – Low in Pulsation, High in Efficiency

KNF is bringing some much-needed calm to the world. By adding the FP 70 to its Smooth Flow liquid pump family, KNF is addressing the market need for pumps with lower pulsation.

The new product ... more

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Staropramen digitalises warehouse processes and reduces errors with ZetesMedea

Staropramen, the well-known Czech beer brand, has selected Zetes’ advanced warehouse execution solution ZetesMedea, to streamline its operations and improve safety in its warehouse.

As the second ... more

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Increase maintenance safety with top lockout procedures and custom shadowboards
Bender UK expands with new business unit in Ireland
Tax, tariffs and port delays are prompting UK online retailers to switch storage to Europe
ACEINNA and Point One Navigation launch OpenARC for precise positioning in agriculture, construction, robotics and trucking
The European storage market is expected to reach 3000MWh in 2021
A reverse osmosis plant guarantees the quality of the water used to make beer and minimizes energy costs

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