July/August 2019

Karl Lycett, RITTAL UK’s product manager for climate control reports: It’s safe to say that there is a great deal of uncertainty at the moment; something which is being felt not just in the UK but in many countries across the world. In these circumstances, the best thing that businesses can do is protect their existing assets. It’s fundamentally important to ensure that all assets perform at an optimum level during their entire service life, and for an organisation to continue its journey towards increased efficiency and reliability so that it can remain competitive in a changing marketplace. Visit www.pwemag.co.uk for the full release. e | information@rittal.co.uk w | www.rittal.co.uk/ www.friedhelm-loh-group.com HBM – a market leader in test and measurement – has announced it has recently helped to provide the Japanese New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organisation (NEDO) and Motor & Magnetic Materials R&D Centre (MagHEM) with a system which could supply synchronised data in real time, which was an important issue for further development of its new super motor. As part of the research to develop a super motor that uses new magnetic materials to reduce energy loss and increase its power density by 40%, compared to conventional electric motors, NEDO and MagHEM specified the HBM eDrive testing system, complete with the dynamic GEN7tA power analyser. By integrating this system into its test bench, this meant that the process was simplified, without compromising on reliable data. t | 01525 304980 e | info@uk.hbm.com w | www.hbm.com International supply chain solutions provider TOUCHPATH has announced it is launching the latest version of its ‘TouchWMS’ warehouse management system, which includes a number of new features. The company says the TouchWMS power-picking Control Centre, which delivers proven productivity increases of 50% is now supported by real time graphical KPI screens that display the progress and performance of individual pickers against the picks that have been assigned to them: a bar chart shows how many picks have been assigned and how many remain. Other KPI screens show overall picking and put-away progress. A series of sequential tasks can now be assigned to each individual at the beginning of each shift (for example picking in one zone followed by put-aways in another followed by cycle counting). w | www.touchpath.com PRYOR MARKING TECHNOLOGY, a leading marking and identification specialist has announced it will showcase its latest digital and fully automated robotic marking solution at this year’s International Paris Air Show , Hall 2b, Stand H111.The company says the Aerospace Rotatives Marking Cell delivers exact standards through robotic controlled programming and the company’s unmatched vision systems and automation of component marking reduces time and costs; robotic control is key. This is integrated into Pryor’s software and every detailed move is programmable. The company’s vision systems are used to guide the robots to execute marking automatically and at predefined locations which removes operator errors. The company says visitors to the stand will see a demonstration featuring robotic marking of large rotative aerospace components. t | 01142 766044 e | info@pryormarking.com w | www.pryormarking.com Unique robotic marking solution The new HENKEL eShop is said to be so much more than just a facility for online ordering. This platform for adhesives, sealants and coatings also offers a comprehensive range of support features from product selection through to delivery and everything in between, and is available 24/7, 365 days a year. Henkel says LOCTITE, TEROSON and BONDERITE branded products are stocked in the eShop which is also an excellent source of information for its latest product developments. Menu driven software guides the customer through the process of selecting the best product for the job. Full product descriptions and features are instantly available and can be downloaded for use on eCommerce platforms. If you are an existing Henkel customer, to enjoy all these benefits, email your details to eshop.uk@henkel.com to start the process of becoming an online customer. Added value eShop Warehouse management system Synchronised data in real time MEWA reports that the world’s leading reusable industrial wipes are now available online at www.mewa.co.uk in the company’s first e-commerce store. MEWA, a leader in textile management, says it has launched a simple and easy way for customers to access the company’s reusable industrial wipes and mats online. The addition of the e-shop gives the company’s UK customers additional flexibility and accessibility to choose the best MEWA industrial wipes for each application. MEWA says its reusable industrial wipes are so absorbent, they are proven to considerably reduce cleaning times for businesses and unlike paper rolls, they can be washed and re-used up to 50 times. MEWA supplies companies across Europe with professional and protective clothing, cleaning cloths, oil-collecting and floor mats as well as parts-cleaners from 44 locations in full service. In addition, articles can be ordered in the MEWA brand catalogue for occupational safety. w | www.mewa.co.uk Make the most of your assets Reusable industrial wipes 54 | Plant & Works Engineering www.pwemag.co.uk July/August 2019 Industry Update