www.machineryupdate.co.uk JULY/AUGUST 2022 MACHINERY UPDATE 7
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New exhibition delivers automation and robotics A brand new exhibition highlighting the importance of robotics and systems integration to the future growth of the UK economy is being launched by BARA and UKIVA to champion the use and development of automation and industrial robots in British industry. BARA (British Automation & Robot Association) is the respected advocate of the robotics and automation industries, while UKIVA (UK Industrial Vision Association) promotes the use of industrial machine vision technology throughout UK industry. The two bodies share an affinity based on the combined use of vision and robotics within the end-to-end production line process and
are part of the PPMA Group. Recognising the vast potential of automation and robotics to British industry, BARA’s aim in establishing a dedicated trade show for the sectors is to shine a spotlight on the technologies and to highlight their true value to the wider economy. Automation UK, which debuts at the CBS Arena in Coventry between 20-21 June next year, will be the largest annual gathering of industry experts under one roof in the UK.
The event has been specially designed for businesses operating in the automation and robotics markets and will showcase the very latest products and services. Co-located at Automation UK will be UKIVA’s MVC (Machine Vision Conference), the well established industrial vision event that regularly attracts more than 500 visitors a day and features a wealth of sector-specific exhibitors and also expert presentations. W www.automation-uk.co.uk
The truck was in the UK and Ireland
A truck load of new options were seen at European event Interroll brought its Europeanwide Truck Road Show to the UK and Ireland for the first time in June, and asked partners and customers to ‘Imagine the way’ during the event. Nearly 500 visitors enjoyed the digital displays, presentations on new products, surveys, business case studies and innovation outlooks. The event was designed for customers to learn more about the products and services Interroll offer in the safest, most convenient, and dedicated way. New products such as a plug-and-play conveyor platform that delivers factory productivity gains (see page 15) were discussed, as was the new conveyor module that is designed to make chicken processing a more hygienic operation.
Zebra Technologies completes purchase of Matrox Imaging
PAYING TRIBUTE ON WOMEN IN ENGINEERING DAY
Shine a light on aspirations Domino marked this year’s International Women in Engineering Day in June by paying tribute to some of its female employees working in key technical roles. “Engineering doesn’t have to be male dominated and companies need to do more to be inclusive,” said Rachel Hurst, chief operating officer at Domino (seen here on the left) with colleagues Mariam Khalfey, Josie Harries, Susan Palmer and Natasha Jeremic.
Zebra Technologies Corporation has completed its acquisition of Matrox Imaging, a proven developer of advanced machine vision components, software and systems. This acquisition further expands Zebra’s offerings in the fastgrowing automation and vision technology solution space following the launch of its fixed industrial scanning and machine vision portfolio and recent acquisitions of Adaptive Vision and Fetch Robotics. Zebra has a portfolio that includes hardware, software, services and solutions that digitise and automate workflows.
The team setting off from Cornwall
Charity bike ride is raising cancer funds A team of cyclists organised by Paul Gregory from Linx Printing Technologies has completed a 349-mile charity bike ride from St Ives in Cornwall to the company’s HQ in St Ives, Cambridgeshire, raising funds for its chosen charity of the year, Children with Cancer UK.
