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Still baffled by Industry 4.0? Apprehensive about investment costs?(29/08/2018)

You needn’t be! Harness the benefits of low cost, smart, easy to install/retrofit process optimisation systems from Werma. Much has been written about Industry 4.0 over the last few months. It is a fair bet though, that many Factory Managers are still less than clear about what it is and what it signifies. It is certainly not a specification which you can go out and buy, nor is it a norm such as ISO which a company can be audited against to obtain certification.
Industrial Internet of Things: Revolution or Evolution?(23/08/2018)

The signals are clear: wireless communication in industrial applications will pave the way regardless of how this new era is labelled. Read on and see how Werma’s intelligent monitoring systems can help revolutionise the workplace.
NUM collaborates with Chinese machine builder(04/07/2018)

NUM has helped Original Point Machine Tools (OPMT) to develop an advanced 8-axis CNC machining centre capable of processing many different types of materials, including metal, ceramics, glass and cemented carbide.
If andon lights could talk (Actually, some can already – read on)(08/05/2018)

Simple signals can be used to count parts, schedule production runs and maintenance, provide historical data and apply logic to existing machine statuses – and much more.
Picking parcels to pizza’s – the rise of pick-to-light technology(02/02/2018)

In this advanced technological age machines continue to outstrip man in terms of speed and efficiency. Fully automated systems are commonplace but technology can also greatly assist in human based operations bringing vastly improved output. Pick-to-light technology is a perfect example of machine aiding man in traditional labour intensive tasks.
Securing the Internet of Vehicles – is it possible?(02/02/2018)

Connected vehicles are a manifestation of the Internet of Things (IoT) and securing the Internet of Vehicles (IoV) is rapidly growing in importance. There are several areas of concern when it comes to securing a vehicle and the requirements are being heightened with the advent of autonomous cars.
Smart machines: transforming data into action(02/02/2018)

Smart manufacturing is developing momentum. Many machine builders and their end customers are beginning to put the foundation in place that will enable them to benefit from the intelligence machines can bring.
Getting model engineers on track(11/12/2017)

A model engineer from Cleckheaton has received a helping hand with building his miniature steam locomotives and trams from Yorkshire Laser Fabrication.
Werma’s beacons light up the sky above Rottweil(01/12/2017)

After two years’ building work in Rottweil a new state-of-the-art tower for testing high speed ThyssenKrupp lifts has been commissioned.
New generation of simple intelligent process optimisation systems from Werma(04/09/2017)

Think of Werma and you will probably imagine images of flashing lights, beacons and sirens found in so many diverse applications in industry.
PPMA 2017 is set to be another action packed show!(04/09/2017)

The PPMA show will be returning to the NEC in Birmingham from the 26-28 September for another three day process and packaging extravaganza.
Modern approaches to safety(04/09/2017)

Industrial control systems have evolved rapidly in recent years and at times it has seemed that the options available for implementing safety functions have failed to keep up with these rapid developments.
Modular aluminium profile systems and machine safety – what’s the connection?(04/09/2017)

Modular aluminium profile systems are used widely throughout industry, retail and lifestyle applications. Their robust and flexible characteristics make them a popular solution to many applications.
Waterjet aids innovation and cuts costs(04/09/2017)

Whether as a designer or manufacturing engineer, abrasive waterjet may not be the first cutting method you think of, but it deserves a close look to see its many advantages over other processes, especially as it now offers advanced 5-axis 3D forming as well as intricate 2D profiling, all on one machine plus other benefits.
Reduce downtime and increase productivity using predictive maintenance(04/09/2017)

Digital mobile maintenance is a technique for quickly and easily making production process productivity improvements for minimal investment through the application of digitalisation as part of an Industry 4.0 plant implementation programme.