#UKManufacturing #FridayGOODNews Compilation 7th June ‘24 ????
Mark Weymouth????
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The Manufacturer Top 100 2024 announced. https://tinyurl.com/mrt85jmt
UK Manufacturing PMI: Growth of UK manufacturing production and new orders hit two-year highs in May. https://tinyurl.com/25wvjahr
UK manufacturing – Some facts - ￡224Bn – 2.6m jobs - 49% of Exports - ￡34Bn investment. https://tinyurl.com/y9n4p9cx
EngineeringUK sets out priorities for next government. https://tinyurl.com/yrwv9eve
Lockheed Martin’s D-Day80 legacy in the UK. https://tinyurl.com/2vu66z3y
Work continues to transform Lancaster site into new ￡14m UK HQ for Italian manufacturer. https://tinyurl.com/93a48zrh
North Wales operation of pharma giant Wockhardt secures ￡20m new facility to expand. https://tinyurl.com/f7mkf4h2
Cambridge Vacuum Engineering Shortlisted For National Engineering Award. ?https://tinyurl.com/yeejk8fx
Caterham opens new Dartford factory. https://tinyurl.com/mvvwwp6m
Work starts on National Grid substation that will help power Sunderland’s new gigafactories. https://tinyurl.com/mr2umymy
Metal fabrication company Aldermans celebrate Al’s 46 years. https://tinyurl.com/mrbdpem7
BAE Systems building three instruments for the GeoXO mission. https://tinyurl.com/2brfdp5n
Severn Valley Railway. ?launches fundraising appeal to secure its resilience. https://tinyurl.com/2hptwzs4
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Articles related to Inclusion, Apprenticeships, STEM & Education
Report finds STEM subjects most popular among school students. https://tinyurl.com/yyzvccfd
Skills top priority for manufacturers. https://tinyurl.com/26zct65t
EngineeringUK launches STEM school bursaries. https://tinyurl.com/55efdnmn
The University of Sheffield, launches technician roadmap for career progression. https://tinyurl.com/yhb3whh7
JLR completes electric vehicle training for 20,000 staff. https://tinyurl.com/yc8n5t5c
Renishaw celebrates team efforts and company values with charity donations. https://tinyurl.com/bdff6rr2
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An Article about PLUS Automation (aka My Day Job)
Mobile Cranes??? Trust Contrinex Inductive Sensors To Ensure They’ve Tucked Their Legs In.
A manufacturer of mobile cranes uses Contrinex 2-wire inductive sensors to detect the position of stabiliser legs as part of the vehicle safety system. Before the system allows the driver to drive the vehicle away, the sensors confirm that the stabiliser legs have been retracted.
CUSTOMER APPLICATION
Mobile cranes, telescopic handlers and the like are equipped with extendable stabiliser legs to prevent them from tipping over when lifting. These stabiliser legs (or jacks) are mechanical extensions of the chassis which widen the base of the vehicle’s chassis to ensure its stability in all operating situations. However, when the time comes to move the vehicle, there must be verification that these stabilisers are fully retracted. Either an indicator in the driver’s cab or a method of disabling engagement of the vehicle’s transmission is used to ensure safety and prevent drive-away accidents and damage.
The customer’s existing verification system relies on mechanical contacts. However, the costs of maintenance and replacements over the long lifetime of such vehicles are relatively high, so a non-contact solution was sought.
Customer Solution
A normally closed, two-wire inductive sensor from Contrinex’s Classic 600 Series was ideal for this application. Multiple sensors (one for each stabiliser cylinder) are installed and connected in a way that requires each sensor to be satisfied that a target is either present or absent, thus completing a logic circuit.
Initially, the simplest approach would seem to be to wire this group of devices in series, as would be the case with mechanical contacts. However, when using sensors, series wiring presents the challenge of voltage drops. The customer overcomes this by selecting 2-wire sensors with a ‘normally closed’ output, then wiring them in parallel to create a logical NAND situation.
This wiring solution resolves the issue and permits an easy-to-implement, non-contact, non-mechanical approach to provide feedback for the vehicle's warning or inhibiting mechanism.
PRODUCT ADVANTAGES
?? No readjustment over time
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?? Long-term reliability
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?? Easy adjustment/setup
?? Local annunciation (LED indicator)
Click to download?Contrinex’s Product Overview brochure?to find out more.
Call PLUS Automation on?0121 58 222 58?or email?[email protected]?to discuss how they can help you?#MakeSenseofSensors?using ??Inductive, ??Machine Safety,?? Photoelectric, ???Pressure, ??Process, ??RFID & ??Ultrasonic sensors from Contrinex, ReeR & Satron.
With over 2,000 sensors in stock in the UK, supported by stock held in Europe, and short manufacturing lead times, we'd welcome the opportunity to talk with you about improving your automation and machine performance or reducing your costs.
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9 个月I love how busy #ukmfg is, even when the week is disrupted by a trade show! So much news to take in as always Mark!
Company Director and self employed Interim Professional specialising in Program or Project Manager.
9 个月Thank you Mark Weymouth????. Another positive week for #ukmanufacturing. Interesting report from the UK manufacturing PMI which paints a very positive outlook for our sector. It very much seems that manufacturing is nearing pre covid levels of growth and investment. The caveat, as always, is government ( of whichever colour ) support, commitment and most importantly strategy going forward. ?? #shoutaboutukmfg #supportukmfg #makeuk
Marketing & Strategy Director – KUKA Robotics UK & Ireland | MCIM
9 个月Another great collection of #UKManufacturing news stories Mark, well done! And great to catch up with you briefly at Smart Manufacturing & Engineering Week.
Design / Innovation Adviser
9 个月What a star collection of positivity Mark, thank you. To hear the media speak we are all doomed and destined for poverty. I trust your stories more. #shoutaboutukmfg
Partner, COO Birmingham & Leicester offices MHA, UK member of Baker Tilly International. Head MHA Manufacturing sector. Working with clients.
9 个月I always look forward to your posts Mark Weymouth???? bringing the positivity from #ukmfg #shoutaboutukmfg