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Industry 4.0 robot gripper

A Society of Operations Engineers study reveals that 62 per cent of UK manufacturers are preparing for the Industry 4.0 shift, with nearly a quarter already using digitisation and automation. While AI and IoT have drawn much focus, the core components powering these systems, such as motors, are often overlooked. Industry 4.0 c…

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EMS Custom Drive Systems

When working with a small space envelope or unique application, there may be times where standard, off-the-shelf motors, gearboxes and actuators aren’t quite the right fit. In such cases, a custom drive system may be the best alternative. Here, Stewart Goulding, managing director of actuation system specialist EMS, provides an…

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EMS Custom Drive System Design

If you were looking for a new suit, you might start your search by looking at off-the-shelf options. But if you couldn’t find the right size, fit or style, you’d probably turn to tailoring. When standard drive system parts can’t fulfil their destined application, it might be time to consider a customised alternative. Here,…

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