New robot and vision options co-locate for a unique 2-day event

Industrial products firm is celebrating its 100th anniversary

Over the past 100 years, the family-run company Phoenix Contact has evolved from a commercial agency for industrial products founded in Essen, Germany, into a global manufacturing company.

With products and solutions for the electrification, networking, and automation of all sectors of the economy and infrastructure, the company has a passion for innovation and technology. Today, the company continues to drive all of this forward –together with a commitment to the sustainable development of habitats and economic spaces.

“This anniversary is a special moment for us,” says Phoenix Contact CEO Frank Stührenberg.

The brand new Automation UK exhibition and the well-established Machine Vision Conference will be co-locating on Tuesday 20 and Wednesday 21 June, at the CBS Arena in Coventry to bring visitors a unique opportunity to see the best in robotics and vision systems at one dedicated event.

Owned and organised in conjunction with BARA, the British Automation & Robot Association, the event is designed to assist in the development of industrial robots and automation in British industry. It will highlight the latest products, developments and solutions in robotics and automation,

Learning session on the changing robot landscape is success

TODAY, CONDAIR OPERATES ACROSS 23 COUNTRIES Enjoying a 75-year milestone

Humidity control specialist Condair is celebrating its 75-anniversary this year. Having been founded in Switzerland in 1948 by chemist Dr Bernard Joos, the company is marking the occasion across its many offices around the world, including in the UK.

“We are very proud of our company’s values and heritage,” says Condair Ltd managing director Tony Fleming.

with solutions on display for visitors to improve efficiency and productivity in their operations (you can find out more on page 18 in this issue).

Co-located with the very successful Machine Vision Conference event, visitors to Automation UK will also be able to cross-over and see the latest developments in industrial vision and imaging systems at this UKIVA, the UK Industrial Vision Association, organised event. Over 40 technical seminars are also available to visitors (find out more on page 20).

Register for free today to learn about the advances in these enabling technologies. W www.automation-uk.co.uk machinevisionconference.co.uk

UK firm has achieved the UL 508A rating to meet US demands

Shawpak has achieved certification by UL Solutions, as an authorised UL approved panel manufacturer, to UL standards 508A which means panels can now be designed, manufactured and built in-house and shipped to the United States.

Due to increasing US orders, Shawpak’s engineering director Chris Stopes says it was critical that the company developed its processes to ensure compliance to UL standards. “Gaining UL certification gives us the ability to maintain full control of the electrical design phase of a machine,” he says.

In March, the RMGroup along with ABB Robotics UK held an interactive workshop that offered guidance through the robotics and automation landscape.

Attendees at ABB’s Milton Keynes HQ saw several live demonstrations of applications utilising industrial and mobile robots including palletising, pick and place, materials handling and storage operations.

Presentations from ABB personnel and sensor solutions from Sick UK were also part of the day, as was a lively panel discussion covering a range of topics including barriers to adoption and also the next generation of options.

“Having this knowledge transfer opportunity is invaluable,” said RMGroup’s group director Rosie Davies.

Celebrating 130 years during interpack 2023

Ishida Europe celebrated the 130th anniversary of the company’s founding in 1893 in Kyoto, Japan. To mark the occasion, Ishida’s president Mr Takahide Ishida – who represents the fifth generation of the Ishida family to lead the company – cut the first slice of a commemorative cake.