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Modern process lines are a fundamental part of manufacturing, relied on worldwide for thousands of different types of assembly, process and packaging requirements. While the industries and applications vary considerably, one thing remains constant: all modern process lines require a track system to guide and transfer components between workstations in a continuous loop.

In the past, manual handling was the main method of warehousing processes. Alec from HepcoMotion discusses the new technology driving the automated warehousing revolution in the logistics industry.

Few of us could have anticipated the impact that COVID-19 would have on our lives when it was first reported at the end of 2019. While vaccination programmes start to be rolled out across nations, testing will continue to be important in fighting the pandemic.

Spie GmbH is responsible for the repair, maintenance and refurbishment of machinery for a leading train manufacturer in Germany. It was faced with a difficult problem: an old DUO welding system was breaking down more than it was in operation – and it was giving the company a constant headache.

Global concern for the environment continues to drive developments in green technology. This is particularly notable in the increase in demand for electrical vehicles. As the uptake of electric vehicles (EVs) has increased, the EV battery industry has needed to grow in tandem.

For Packfeeder’s new Pickfeeder Twin 200 unscrambler system, HepcoMotion was challenged to achieve a cycle of 200 containers per minute, whilst also ensuring high reliability and low maintenance.

HepcoMotion will be making its debut appearance at Drives & Controls, a UK event for drives, automation, power transmissions and motion control at the NEC Birmingham on the 21-23 April 2020.