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British company Panorama Antennas has automated one of its assembly tasks with a collaborative robot (cobot) solution. The solution was provided by leading robotics and automation distributor RARUK Automation and integrated by Universal Robots Certified Systems Integrator (CSI) VIKASO.

The expansion of specialist event organiser and online/magazine publisher The Engineering Network (TEN) continues with news of the appointment of a new Sales Executive. Matt Webster has joined the team and reports to the company's Group Sales Manager Sidney Hamilton-Williams.

In the heart of the Netherlands, two large tank farms chose cold bonding to face a daunting challenge: over 1,100 brackets needed to be installed on live, fully operational tanks filled with highly flammable liquids. Traditional welding was impossible so the customers chose Belzona's cold bonding solution.

Bighead has made some changes to its website menu to make it easier for customers to find what they need, grouped in a way that matches the types of questions they ask.

With PLUS Automation exhibiting at the CBM's (Confederation of British Metalforming) Mini Expo on Fasteners on 4 September, the company reports that the latest SMART sensor technology has been used to detect fasteners where it wasn't possible or affordable before.

"Life is too short to drink bad coffee." On the basis of this philosophy, Gerard Smit established the company Technivorm in 1964 and invented the well-known Moccamaster coffee machine. To ensure the perfect coffee, the Dutch manufacturer uses a new test line which was automated by Bosch Rexroth and its Certified Excellence Partner Rimas Technology.

Essentra, a leading provider of essential components and solutions, is pleased to announce it has joined the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network.

In a landmark partnership, Elesa has collaborated with Metallic Elephant, a leader in hot foil machinery manufacturing, to unveil a ground-breaking hot foil press. This innovation redefines industry benchmarks for quality and efficiency.

Luke Smith, formerly Operations Director, has been promoted to Managing Director of Cornwall based Lesjofors Heavy Springs UK, succeeding Michael Gibbs.