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array_files[3]=new Array(0,1,"./index-new.html","2011-04-20","18K","British Automation & Robot Association | BARA    ","Robot Association, automation association, robotics, automation, robotics & automation     ","Welcome to the British Automation & Robot Association. Providing the Automation and Robitics Industy with the latest business news and information.     "," British Automation & Robot Association | BARA P.P.M.A. Ltd Group Association British Automation & Robot Association BARA QuartermationIssue 11 Read more... Home-- British Automation & Robot Association Welcome to BARA The Voice of Automation. BARA (British Automation and Robot Association) provides a voice for the Robot and Automation Industries, when dealing with government, industry, financial and academic institutions. The aim of the BARA is to promote the use of, and assist in the development of Automation in British industry. In 2009 BARA joined forces with the PPMA (Processing & Packaging Machinery Association) to become a special interest focus group and has gathered more influence, members and provide more support to the end-user community.See also www.ppma.co.uk If you are interested in purchasing Automation & Robotic products, please visit our Automation & Robot members page. Robot Facts - the annual robot survey - 2010 installations IFR Statement regarding Japan Tsunami Robotics Supply Chain: What impact has the Japanese tragedy? This forecast has been set up by the IFR prior to the recent tsunami in Japan and its substantial effects on the Japanese economy. During the IFR Industrial Robot Suppliers Meeting on 24 March in Chicago a threat analysis was performed with the knowledge of the participating robot suppliers from all over the world. These are the results. Appetite for Engineering 2011 23 June 2011, Hinckley Island Hotel, Leicestershire THE ONE-DAY CONFERENCE ABOUT INNOVATION, AUTOMATION & SKILLS IN FOOD PROCESSING Automating Manufacturing To download the brochureplease click here Ensuring the UKs Economic Growth The first study of automation withinSME manufacturers has confirmed the relatively low use of automation inUK SMEs and has identified the main barriers to take-up as their lack of knowledge, skills and confidence. The study commissioned by members of the Engineering and Machinery Alliance(including BARA) with support from the Department of Business Innovation and Skills benchmarked UK companies with competitors in Germany, Spain and Sweden. Automation is recognised as being an essential ingredientin the sustainability of manufacturing businesses enabling them to compete in the global market. Following the study BARA is working with the other participants to develop actions to address these issues. The first of these is the Automating Manufacturingbrochure which explains the benefits of automation including examples of successful UK companies where automation is a core element of their strategy. The way forward is explained together with contact details for further advice and assistance. For copies of the report please visit: www.eama.info/automation-and-growth.htm Registered Office: BARA, New Progress House, 34 Stafford Road, Wallington, Surrey SM6 9AA - T: 0208 773 8111 - E: info@bara.org.ukOptimized Web HostingP.P.M.A. Ltd Group Association     ");
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array_files[7]=new Array(0,1,"./application-industry.html","2011-04-13","18K","British Automation & Robot Association | BARA    ","Robot Association, automation association, robotics, automation, robotics & automation     ","Welcome to the British Automation & Robot Association. Providing the Automation and Robitics Industy with the latest business news and information.     "," British Automation & Robot Association | BARA P.P.M.A. Ltd Group Association British Automation & Robot Association Home-- Search by Application Arc / Gas / Laser / Spot Welding Assembling Bio-Chemistry and Hazardous Applications Cutting / Grinding / Polishing Dispensing / Painting / Sealing / Spraying Handling Operations / Machine Tending / Moulding Inspection / Measurement / Testing Laser / Water Jet Cutting Loading / Unloading Packaging / Palletising Search by Industry Aerospace Agriculture / Hunting / Forestry / Fishing Basic Metals / Fabricated Metal Products Beverages / Food / Tobacco Products Ceramics Chemicals / Fuels Clocks / Medical / Optical / Precision / Watches Communications / Radio / Television Computing / Electronics / Software Construction Cork / Wood (excluding furniture) Education Electric / Gas / Water Supply Furniture Minerals (non-metallic) Mining / Quarrying Motor Vehicles Paper / Printing / Publishing / Recorded Media Pharmaceuticals Plastic / Rubber Research & Development Textiles Registered Office: BARA, New Progress House, 34 Stafford Road, Wallington, Surrey SM6 9AA - T: 0208 773 8111 - E: info@bara.org.ukOptimized Web HostingP.P.M.A. Ltd Group Association     ");
array_files[8]=new Array(0,1,"./index.html","2011-04-11","14K","BARA - British Automation & Robot Association | BARA    ","Robot Association, automation association, robotics, automation, robotics & automation     ","Welcome to the British Automation & Robot Association. Providing the Automation and Robitics Industy with the latest business news and information.     "," BARA - British Automation & Robot Association | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training System Integrator Group BARA Quartermation Issue 10Winter 2010/11 Read the more... Web Hosting by UInternet Ltd British Automation & Robot Association Welcome to BARA The Voice of Automation. BARA (British Automation and Robot Association) provides a voice for the Robot and Automation Industries, when dealing with government, industry, financial and academic institutions. The aim of the BARA is to promote the use of, and assist in the development of Automation in British industry. In 2009 BARA joined forces with the PPMA (Processing & Packaging Machinery Association) to become a special interest focus group and has gathered more influence, members and provide more support to the end-user community. See also www.ppma.co.uk If you are interested in purchasing Automation & Robotic products, please visit our Automation & Robot members page. Robot Facts - the annual robot survey - 2010 installations IFR Statement regarding Japan Tsunami Robotics Supply Chain: What impact has the Japanese tragedy? This forecast has been set up by the IFR prior to the recent tsunami in Japan and its substantial effects on the Japanese economy. During the IFR Industrial Robot Suppliers Meeting on 24 March in Chicago a threat analysis was performed with the knowledge of the participating robot suppliers from all over the world. These are the results. Appetite for Engineering 2011 23 June 2011, Hinckley Island Hotel, Leicestershire THE ONE-DAY CONFERENCE ABOUT INNOVATION, AUTOMATION & SKILLS IN FOOD PROCESSING Automating Manufacturing To download the brochureplease click here Ensuring the UKs Economic Growth The first study of automation withinSME manufacturers has confirmed the relatively low use of automation inUK SMEs and has identified the main barriers to take-up as their lack of knowledge, skills and confidence. The study commissioned by members of the Engineering and Machinery Alliance(including BARA) with support from the Department of Business Innovation and Skills benchmarked UK companies with competitors in Germany, Spain and Sweden. Automation is recognised as being an essential ingredientin the sustainability of manufacturing businesses enabling them to compete in the global market. Following the study BARA is working with the other participants to develop actions to address these issues. The first of these is the Automating Manufacturingbrochure which explains the benefits of automation including examples of successful UK companies where automation is a core element of their strategy. The way forward is explained together with contact details for further advice and assistance. For copies of the report please visit: www.eama.info/automation-and-growth.htm     ");
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array_files[14]=new Array(0,1,"./BestofBritish/index.html","2011-03-15","10K","RoBo The Best of Brtish Robotics | robo.uk.com    ","service robots, advanced robotics     ","Welcome to the Best of British A Robotics & Automation Research Resource center for Universities. Provides the Academic community with a medium for sharing research and project information.     "," RoBo The Best of Brtish Robotics | robo.uk.com News Letter Subscription Click Here BARA QuartermationAutumn 2010 The Best of British - A Robotics & Automation Research Resource Welcome to the Best of British advanced robotics and robot research site.You will find details of the most advanced robot development projects underway in UK universities. If you would like to find out more on any specific projectpleaseeither contact BARA or make contact direct with the research teams via the links included with each project. To keep in touch with these developments and other activities undertaken by robo-uk please subscribe to Quatermation our quarterly e-newsletter. If you areactive in robot research and would like details of your projectsincluded please contact us. Latest Projects: Warwick Mobile RoboticsThis project builds rescue robots to search earthquake or bomb damaged buildings to find survivors. Using both teleoperated and fully autonomous devices with a range of sensors including Lidar, video cameras, I/R cameras, compasses, inertial systems, CO2 sensors etc. they can search over rubble fields, stairs and slopes. •more Connection of Artificial Perception and Physical ActionThe main theme of our research is on the connection of artificial perception and physical action. Perception requires extensive processing and interpreting of data generated by sensors. We employ a wide range of sensors and sensing techniques including various types of cameras (Normal light, IR, Thermal), Laser and Ultrasound devices and also chemical sensors produced in-house. •more     ");
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array_files[16]=new Array(0,1,"./thank_you.html","2011-03-15","9K","Contact BARA | BARA    ","","Thank you for contacting BARA. We will attend to your enquiry as soon as possible     "," Contact BARA | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Thank You for contacting BARA We will attend to your enquiry as soon as possible. PDF Directions (Map) BARA Council President Mike Wilson (Also sits on board of PPMA) robots@hotmail.com Academic User Institute Professor Ken Young k.w.young@warwick.ac.uk Industrial Robot Group Nigel Platt (ABB Robotics Ltd)  nigel.platt@gb.abb.com Aerospace SIG Prof. Phil Webb (Cranfield University) p.f.webb@cranfield.ac.uk Safety SIG Dr Richard Pigginrpiggin@gmail Advanced Robotics SIG Geoff Pegman geoff.pegman@rurobots.co.uk Control & System Security SIG Dr Richard Piggin rpiggin@gmail System Integrator Group SIG Bob Hinchcliffe bob.hinchcliffe@quasar.gb.com BARA Secretariat CEO Chris Buxton chris.buxton@ppma.co.uk Membership David Harrison david.harrison@ppma.co.uk Sales David Chadd david.chadd@ppma.co.uk Publishing Bill LakeorJanine Berriedale bill.lake@ppma.co.ukorjanine.berriedale@ppma.co.uk Webmaster Robert Brown robert.brown@ppma.co.uk     ");
array_files[17]=new Array(0,1,"./bara_members.html","2011-02-22","15K","British Automation & Robot Association Members & Suppliers | BARA    ","robot association members, automation association members, robot manufacturers, robot manufacturers uk, robot suppliers, robotics manufacturers, automation suppliers, automation manufacturers     ","Find a list of BARAs members who manufacture automation & robotics products and machinery.     "," British Automation & Robot Association Members & Suppliers | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training British Automation & Robot Association Members A I Q AA Robotics Ilpra Systems (UK) Limited Quasar Automation Ltd ABAR Automation K R ABB Robotics Ltd Kawasaki Robot (UK) Limited RNA Automation Ltd Applied Computing & Engineering Ltd Krauss-Maffei (UK) Limited Rockwell Automation Limited AS-Interface Expert Alliance Kuka Automation + Robotics Ltd RTS Life Science Limited Automation Experts Ltd L RU Robots Autotech Controls Ltd Leuze Electronic Ltd S Axelent Limited Linkx Systems Ltd Schubert UK Ltd Aylesbury Automation Ltd M Scorpion Vision Ltd B Mitsubishi Electric Sewtec Automation Ltd Barr & Paatz Morray Engineering Ltd Sick UK Ltd Bosch Packaging Services Ltd Multivac UK Smurfitt Kappa Machine Systems Bradman Lake Limited N Staubli (UK) Ltd C Nachi Europe UK T Cama 3 Limited O Tekpak Automation Ltd CenFra Ltd Omron Electronics UK Ltd TM Robotics (Europe) Ltd CKF Systems Ltd Optimal Industrial Automation Ltd Troax UK Ltd Creative Automation Soloutions Ltd P W F Pacepacker Services Ltd Webster Griffin Ltd Fanuc Robotics (UK) Ltd Piab Ltd Y Festo Ltd Pilz Automation Technology Yaskawa UK Ltd G Gudel UK Ltd     ");
array_files[18]=new Array(0,1,"./subgroups/safety_special_interest_groups.html","2011-01-27","7K","British Automation & Robot Association Sub-Groups | BARA    ","     ","     "," British Automation & Robot Association Sub-Groups | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Special Interest Groups Advanced Robotics Aerospace Control System Security Education Industrial Robot Suppliers Robot Users Safety System Integrators Safety Special Interest Groups Overview With the introduction of new standards and technologies fundamentally changing the approach to safety engineering, the Safety Special Interest Group has the opportunity to educate BARA members - both vendors and end-users, influence standards committees and act as a forum for the promotion of best practice within industry. The Safety SIG has been a particularly active BARA Special Interest Group, since its launch in mid 2004, it has organised a series of machine safety seminars, and conferences on Machine Safety and Functional Safety. These conferences address the issues surrounding machine safety, EN 954-1 and its planned replacement ISO 13849-1. ISO 13849 embodies the concept of Functional Safety, which is common to both IEC/EN 61508 & IEC/EN 62061. The Safety SIG foresaw the need to clarify understanding in this key area, where there is significant change     ");
array_files[19]=new Array(0,1,"./info/info_stats.html","2011-01-20","10K","BARA Information | BARA    ","     ","     "," BARA Information | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Information Events Case Studies Press Releases Quartermation Consultants Employment Opportunities Robots Statistics Machinery & Robotics Safety Training Digital Manufacturing Videos Past Events Statistics Statistics on the British and International robotics and automation market. Stastical Report Download Industrial robot facts 2010 PDF Industrial robot facts 2007 PDF Industrial robot facts 2006 PDF Industrial robot facts 2005 PDF Industrial robot facts 2004 PDF Industrial robot facts 2003 PDF Industrial robot facts 2002 PDF Press release on International Robot sales statistics for 2001 PDF Robot sales statistics for 2001 PDF Robot sales statistics for 2000 PDF Robot sales statistics for 1999 PDF Executive Summary: World Robotics 2009 Industrial Robots & World Robotics 2009 Service Robots World Robotics 2009 Industrial RobotsStatistics, Market Analysis, Forecasts, Case Studies and Profitability of Robot Investment Unique publication on the worldwide distribution of industrial robots based on company reports: About 40 country reports 2003 - 2008 - by application areas - by industrial branches - by types of robots - and by other technical and economic variables. - data on production, exports and imports Download PDF Brochure World Robotics 2009 Service RobotsStatistics, Market Analysis, Forecasts, Case Studies Unique publication on the worldwide distribution of service robots based on company reports and market research: World-wide statistics on professional service robots and personal/domestic service robots - by type 2008 and stock up to 2008 -Forecast 2009 - 2012 -Market analysis International Research Strategies on Service Robots Case Studies Download PDF Brochure     ");
array_files[20]=new Array(0,1,"./testindex.html","2011-01-20","17K","BARA - British Automation & Robot Association | BARA    ","Robot Association, automation association, robotics, automation, robotics & automation     ","Welcome to the British Automation & Robot Association. Providing the Automation and Robitics Industy with the latest business news and information.     "," BARA - British Automation & Robot Association | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Processing & Packaging Machinery Explained Processing and packaging machinery can be bespoke to the industry sector it services. Information regarding these sectors can be found in the following articles. These sectors that include: Wrapping Labelling Coding and Marking Conveyors Filling Food Processing Pharma Processing Inspection Detection If you would like to download our logo for use at one of your events, please follow this link. Download logo System Integrator Group Website hosting by U Internet Ltd British Automation & Robot Association Welcome to BARA The Voice of Automation. BARA (British Automation and Robot Association) provides a voice for the Robot and Automation Industries, when dealing with government, industry, financial and academic institutions. The aim of the BARA is to promote the use of, and assist in the development of Automation in British industry. In 2009 BARA joined forces with the PPMA (Processing & Packaging Machinery Association) to become a special interest focus group and has gathered more influence, members and provide more support to the end-user community. See also www.ppma.co.uk If you are interested in purchasing Automation & Robotic products, please visit our Automation & Robot members page. Automating Manufacturing To download the brochureplease click here Ensuring the UKs Economic Growth The first study of automation withinSME manufacturers has confirmed the relatively low use of automation inUK SMEs and has identified the main barriers to take-up as their lack of knowledge, skills and confidence. The study commissioned by members of the Engineering and Machinery Alliance(including BARA) with support from the Department of Business Innovation and Skills benchmarked UK companies with competitors in Germany, Spain and Sweden. Automation is recognised as being an essential ingredientin the sustainability of manufacturing businesses enabling them to compete in the global market. Following the study BARA is working with the other participants to develop actions to address these issues. The first of these is the Automating Manufacturingbrochure which explains the benefits of automation including examples of successful UK companies where automation is a core element of their strategy. The way forward is explained together with contact details for further advice and assistance. For copies of the report please visit: www.eama.info/automation-and-growth.htm Press Release - November 2010Automation Advisory Service Launched to Provide Support for Manufacturing BARA Quartermation Autumn 2010 Featuring: Huge growth in UK robot sales is mirrored across the pond Strong recovery for global robot sales Robots take over Trafalgar Square! BIS showcases UK manufacturing as recovery continues apace Virtual Prototyping – do you have the NVision? Read the more... Latest News Industrial Robot Facts Robot Facts 2010 provides details of robot installations in the UK for 2009 including breakdowns by application and sector. BARA announces a 55% growth in UK robot sales A recent robot sales comparison report carried out by BARA, the British Automation and Robot Association, shows that in the first two quarters of 2010 UK robot sales have substantially grown by 55% on 2009 figures. This growth is the first of its kind since 2006 and figures suggest that it will continue to accelerate throughout 2010. Read full press release Executive Summary: World Robotics 2009 Industrial Robots & World Robotics 2009 Service Robots World Robotics 2009 Industrial RobotsStatistics, Market Analysis, Forecasts, Case Studies and Profitability of Robot Investment Unique publication on the worldwide distribution of industrial robots based on company reports: About 40 country reports 2003 - 2008 - by application areas - by industrial branches - by types of robots - and by other technical and economic variables. - data on production, exports and imports Download PDF Brochure World Robotics 2009 Service RobotsStatistics, Market Analysis, Forecasts, Case Studies Unique publication on the worldwide distribution of service robots based on company reports and market research: World-wide statistics on professional service robots and personal/domestic service robots - by type 2008 and stock up to 2008 -Forecast 2009 - 2012 -Market analysis International Research Strategies on Service Robots Case Studies Download PDF Brochure     ");
array_files[21]=new Array(0,1,"./training.html","2011-01-20","19K","Learn about Robotics & Automation Training | BARA    ","robotics training, robotics degrees, robotics education, automation training, automation degrees, automation education     ","Find and learn about training on offer in the Robotics & Automation Industry. Read about Universitys with degrees in Robotics & Automation.     "," Learn about Robotics & Automation Training | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Information Events Case Studies Press Releases Quartermation Consultants Employment Opportunities Robots Statistics Machinery & Robotics Safety Training Digital Manufacturing Videos Past Events Robotics & Automation Training If you are thinking about a career in robotics and automation some of the following may be of interest to you. Graduate School for Computing in Medicine and Life Sciences at the University of Luebeck in Germanyl is offering Ph.D. scholarships for 16 individual projects in the fields of bioinformatics and robotics. PhD scholarships amount to €1250 per month. Students with a masters degree (or its equivalent) in computer science, mathematics, or engineering are invited to apply for admission. The application deadline is January 15, 2009. In certain cases, students must submit, as part of their application, the results of one of the acknowledged language tests to prove their English proficiency. Information regarding the projects, scholarships, and admissions can be found at www.gradschool.uni-luebeck.de. For more information please click here. New funding for research in key science and engineering areas The Technology Strategy Board has announced investment of £72million in innovative new research and development projects. Science and engineering companies can apply for funding for projects which stimulate innovation, with businesses working together, and with academic and research institutions, on new research and development that will lead to successful new products and services. Phase 1, opening 10 November 2008: Photonics: Next Generation Optical Internet Access (1st round) Advanced Materials: Sustainable Materials and Products Intelligent Transport Systems and Services: Informed Personal Travel Phase 2, opening 19 January 2009: High Value Manufacturing: Step Changes in Competitiveness; Value Systems Energy Generation and Supply: Maximising Recovery of UK’s Oil and Gas Resources Photonics: Next Generation Optical Internet Access (2nd round) Low Impact Buildings: Design and Decision Tools Phase 3, opening 16 March 2009: Creative Industries: Accessing and Commercialising Content in a Digitally Networked World Energy Generation and Supply: Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Technologies Network Security: Interdependency, Complexity and Risk For more information on how to apply, go to www.innovateuk.org Semta (Sector Skills Council for Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies) urges companies with interests in these fields to consider entering one of these prestigious ‘competitions’ for funding. The areas selected for funding could have a major impact on the global competitiveness of UK science and engineering. For more information, please click here. Regional Skills events To visit our regional websites, please click on the following links. Skills West Midlands Skills North West Skills Yorkshire and the Humber North East Skills Train to Gain Information This is a one-stop shop service from the Learning and Skills Council that ensures your business gains access to the training it needs to succeed. For more information please click here. Skills Sector Initiative Request for Support and Sign up to the delivery of our remaining Sector Skills Agreements – please click here for more information and contact details. The Government is pushing hard on raising UK skills and competency levels. The strategy being used comes under the banner Sector Skills Initiatives with agencies set up to handle specific sectors. We come under the Semta agency (science, engineering and manufacturing). Further details can be seen by clicking the following links Sector Skills Agreement An overview document of what SSAs are about The draft Stage 3 report (gap analysis) for the metal mechanical and electrical sectors (action plan on pages 60-68) More information is available from the Semta website at www.semta.org.uk. Topline Results - Skills and Training Grassroots Survey - click here for details RECEX LLP and Prospects Events are pleased to release further information about the forthcoming careers events to take place in 2008/9. Use the following link to view the media pack which covers information on the events in your area..To view click here Smallpeice trust The Smallpeice Trust is a part funded educational fund aimed at YR9-YR12 students and it organises residential courses all over the country. The groups usually comprise of about 20 students. Click here for more information. Prospects and RECEX are working in partnership to create a national series of regional skills events aimed at promoting careers and training opportunities to young people. This is done by making sure that the events are interactive with exhibitors running hands on demonstrations and activities in a fun and vibrant atmosphere. For more details click here. Recex events and exhibitions 2008/2009 The Royal Academy of Engineering Engineering Professional Development Awards       ");
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array_files[26]=new Array(0,1,"./info/past/ethernet.html","2011-01-20","7K","BARA Information | BARA    ","     ","     "," BARA Information | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Information Events Case Studies Press Releases Quartermation Consultants Employment Opportunities Robots Statistics Machinery & Robotics Safety Training Digital Manufacturing Videos Past Events Ethernet Event - Is Ethernet a Real-Time Control Network? Presentations from the Ethernet Event 8th February 2001 Welcome and Introduction (Ken Young, WMG) PDF EtherNet/IP (Mark Daniels, Rockwell) PDF Bringing Performance to Automation (Colin Hoptroff, Jaguar Cars) PDF Topology Considerations for Modbus/Ethernet Automation Networks (Ivan Vickers, Schenider) Ethernet is Here. Now (Keith Reeds, System Devices) PDF Distributed automation and Ethernet (Brian Holliday, Siemens) Real time, Determinism and Ethernet (Paul Taylor, Hirschmann) PDF The Future of Ethernet (Ken Young, WMG) PDF     ");
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The iCub project at University of Manchester Website 3 - 5 February 2009 Skills North West, Bolton Arena, Bolton HTML 3 - 4 February 2009 The UKTI Advanced Engineering Sector Team organised an event in the RBS Williams F1 Conference Centre in Grove, Oxfordshire PDF 11 - 12 February 2009 Southern Manufacturing & Electronics Show - FIVE, Farnborough Website 13 January 2009 Process Analysis and Automation Ltd held a Conference at Hinxton Hall, Cambridge PDF 20 - 22 November 2008 Skills West Midlands - held at ExCeL, London PPS 18 November 2008 SEMTA - Metals, Mechanical and Electrical Skills Showcase, JCB Visitor Centre, Rocester, East Midlands Website 15 - 16 October 2008 IFR meetings at the COEX Convention Center, Seoul, South Korea which was also the location for the ISR 2008 Website 15 - 17 Ocotober 2008 The International Symposium on Robotics 2008 - the annual ISR took place in Seoul, Korea PDF 8 October 2008 Strategic Manufacturing Awards Ceremony (as part of the European Manufactuing Summit) - Dusseldorf, Germany Website 6 - 9 October 2008 The Strategic Manufacturing Awards form part of EMS 2008 Website 30 Sept - 2 October 2008 PPMA Show, NEC, Birmingham Website 23 - 24 September 2008 PLM Road MapT 2008 strategic conference at Detroit Website 30th September 2008 Machine Safety Conference, Bletchley HTML 13 -16 August 2008 08 China Automotive Manufacturing Technology & Material Show-AMTS - Shanghai New International Expo Centre PDF 2 July 2008 BARA AGM 2008 HTML 30 June - 3 July 2008 M-ELROB 2008 - Military European Land-Robot Trial in Hammelburg, Germany Website 10 July 08 AIMUK - Association for Automatic Identification and Mobile Data Capture. Free Seminar at the European Centre of Excellence for AIDC in Halifax, West Yorkshire Website 17 June 08 BARAs Machine Safety Conference - Manchester HTML 29 May 2008 Seminar on Directions and Funding of Robotics Research in the UK - Bristol Robotics Laboratory, Bristol, UK Website 22 May 2008 CENFRA (Centre for Food Robotics and Automation) - Official Opening Website 22 April 2008 Walking with Robots Seminar - Members Dining Room, House of Commons, London Website 14 May 2008 Robotics and Vision - one Day BMVA symposium at the British Computer Society, 5 Southampton Street, London, UK PDF 13 May 2008 Business Thinkings annual breakfast seminar was held in London PDF 24 April 2008 Scorpion Vision Ltd held a 3D Vision Open day at ABB Robotics, Milton Keynes on PDF 15 - 16 May 2008 Military Robotics conference - including Military robotics research and European developments - Piccadilly, London PDF 24 - 30 April 2008 Rockwell at Interpack - three-yearly exhibition, Dusseldorf, Germany PDF 18 - 19 March 2008 Robotic Surgery Seminar - Recent success and future direction - included an update on the current status of robotic surgery in the UK, Europe, USA and in China - Birdcage Walk, London PDF 9 - 15 March 2008 The European Science Foundation (ESF), and the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) conference on: Experimental Cognitive Robotics. Shonan Village Center, Kanagawa, Japan Website 5 - 6 March 2008 Skills West Midlands, Ricoh Arena, Coventry PDF 14 - 15 January 2008 1st Robotics & Automation Conference 2008 (Début in the 9th Auto Expo 2008) Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India PDF 13 November 2007 Robots Forge Ahead Seminar - The Confederation of British Metalforming (CBM) and BARA Seminar at the National Metalforming Centre, 47 Birmingham Road, West Bromwich PDF 30 October 2007 Steel without frontiers - Orgalime Top Executive Forum, Brussels, Belgium PDF Pilz Automation Technology organised a series of EN ISO 13849-1 seminars during 2007 PDF ABBs campaign to convince manufacturers of the merits of investing in robots - 10 reasons why you should invest in robots - hit the road throughout the UK PDF 18 - 21 October 2007 The first International Exhibition Automation 2007 was organised in Greece by the LEADEREXPO SA. Website 12 - 13 October 2007 ABB hosted a new two-day conference, exploring future trends in the packaging industry at JW Marriott Hotel in Las Vegas PDF 24 - 27 September 2007 TM Robotics showed large capacity handling, assembly and palletising robot - Motek, The New Trade Fair Centre, Stuttgart, Hall 1, Stand 1229 PDF August 2007 There was a Special Session on outdoor robots in August 2007. This was the 13th IASTED International Conference on Robotics and Applications (RA 2007). Website 13 - 16 August 2007 C-ELROB Civilian European Land-Robot Trial, Switzerland Website 27 June 2007 BARA AGM 2007 HTML 21 June 2007 Machine      ");
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array_files[29]=new Array(0,1,"./industries/wood.html","2011-01-20","8K","Wood & Cork | BARA    ","     ","     "," Wood & Cork | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Industry Aerospace Agriculture / Hunting / Forestry / Fishing Basic Metals / Fabricated Metal Products Beverages / Food / Tobacco Products Ceramics Chemicals / Fuels Clocks / Medical / Optical / Precision / Watches Communications / Radio / Television Computing / Electronics / Software Construction Cork / Wood (excluding furniture) Education Electric / Gas / Water Supply Furniture Minerals (non-metallic) Mining / Quarrying Motor Vehicles Paper / Printing / Publishing / Recorded Media Pharmaceuticals Plastic / Rubber Research & Development Textiles Wood & Cork Case Studies Kuka: Robot sorts and stacks packaged door frames Rockwell Automation: Pan Pacific Forest Industries: Automated Woodchip Conveyor System (PDF) Rockwell Automation: Kopper Timber Preservation Forest Products (PDF) Videos Kuka: Stacking wood packages. Download (773kb)     ");
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array_files[31]=new Array(0,1,"./industries/minerals.html","2011-01-20","8K","Minerals | BARA    ","     ","     "," Minerals | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Industry Aerospace Agriculture / Hunting / Forestry / Fishing Basic Metals / Fabricated Metal Products Beverages / Food / Tobacco Products Ceramics Chemicals / Fuels Clocks / Medical / Optical / Precision / Watches Communications / Radio / Television Computing / Electronics / Software Construction Cork / Wood (excluding furniture) Education Electric / Gas / Water Supply Furniture Minerals (non-metallic) Mining / Quarrying Motor Vehicles Paper / Printing / Publishing / Recorded Media Pharmaceuticals Plastic / Rubber Research & Development Textiles Minerals Case Studies ABB: Expert Optimizer Boosts Kiln Output 8% for Holcim Group (PDF) ABB: Lone Star Industries (now Buzzi Unichem) Doubles Capacity via Electrical Refit (PDF) Rockwell: Glenn O. Hawbaker Aggregates: Limestone Processing (PDF) Rockwell: Taiwan Cement Corporation (PDF)     ");
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array_files[33]=new Array(0,1,"./industries/food.html","2011-01-20","14K","Food | BARA    ","     ","     "," Food | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Industry Aerospace Agriculture / Hunting / Forestry / Fishing Basic Metals / Fabricated Metal Products Beverages / Food / Tobacco Products Ceramics Chemicals / Fuels Clocks / Medical / Optical / Precision / Watches Communications / Radio / Television Computing / Electronics / Software Construction Cork / Wood (excluding furniture) Education Electric / Gas / Water Supply Furniture Minerals (non-metallic) Mining / Quarrying Motor Vehicles Paper / Printing / Publishing / Recorded Media Pharmaceuticals Plastic / Rubber Research & Development Textiles Food Case Studies ABB Success Stories (pdf) Danish Distillers Heineken Molson Brewery AS-Interface UK Expert Alliance (html) Drinks Bottling Applications: Ortmann + Herbst Bottling Plants, Germany Milk Processing Applications: United Milk, PLC Mineral Water Production Applications: Highland Spring, UK KUKA Solutions (PDF) Robots automate slaughtering system Automatic palletizing of baked goods Palletizing of dairy products Palletizing Nestle boxes Robot optimizes cutting of pork sides Palletizing robot handles beverage crates Depalletizing and palletizing of banana cartons Motoman Compact Robotic Handling Of Mushy Peas (html) Typhoo Cuts Tea Blending Costs By A Quarter (PDF) Efficient Robotic Packing Speeds Soft Drinks Manufacture (PDF) Rockwell Automation (PDF) Optimize your Operations: Food Fresh Ideas in Food Manufacturing Strategy for the Food Industry: Effectively Managing Energy Costs Power and Energy Management Solutions for the Food Industry Value Proposition: Canbra Foods Saves £45,000 Annually with Automated Batch System Goodman Fielder Yalumbas Moppa Winery OEM Autobake Amira Rice Namyang Dairy Dhampur Sugar Mills Simunovich Fisheries Kraft Foods SICK Sensors Automated Filling Applications (html) Labelling and Identification (html) Conveying, Transportation, Palletising (html) Quality Assurance (html) Pre-Assemblilng and Commissioning (html) Safeguarding and Personal Protection (html) Videos ABB Video showing the ABB Flex-palatizer in the Pommery Champagne plant 68 MB e-Mail Required Video showing the ABB Flex-palatizer in the Plusfood babyfood factory 64 MB e-Mail Required Video clip showing the ABB Flexipicker picking croissants (1.13 MB) Video clip showing the ABB picking and packing system of muffins 29.7 MB e-Mail Required Video clip showing the ABB Flexipicker picking pretzels (1.51 MB) Video clip showing the ABB Flexipicker picking bags of coffee (6.88 MB) Video clip showing the ABB packaging system of sausages (8.38 MB) Staubli Staubli RX170L Robots: Picking of various size bulk packed boxes from input station for patterned placing on europallets Download (5MB) Other Sites of Interest The www.foodprocessing-technology.com site is aimed at food industry professionals and provides a directory of companies that sell processing equipment and machinery.     ");
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array_files[35]=new Array(0,1,"./resources.html","2011-01-20","13K","BARA industry links and resources | BARA    ","","Find Robotics & Automation industry links and resources     "," BARA industry links and resources | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Quick Links Robotics.Org RoboticsOnline.com EngineeringNet.co.uk MachineBuilding.net Process Industry Informer BBC Robots Channel 4s Robots HSE Direct Sensorland UK Industrial Vision Association Industry Links & Resources Relevant web sites from the world of robotics and automation. Robot Associations BARA is a member organisation of the IFR or International Federation of Robotics which represents similar, but predominantly robotic interests, on a global scale. There are many other robotics based organisations around the world including The Australian Robot Association and in the USA, the Robotic Industries Association. EAMA The Engineering and Machinery Alliance (EAMA) is an umberella organisation which represents SME manufacturers, raising awareness within government to improve their knowledge and understanding of UK Manufacturers. The handbook, to help UK manufacturers make it, iis available by clicking here - downloadable pdf Robot Web Sites The Robot online web-site is available here. People may find the tips for successfully applying robots section or their new to robotics sections particularly useful. Academic Research Groups BARA is now run from the PPMA in Wallington, Surrey and maintains close links with the University of Warwicks Manufacturing Group. There is an EC thematic network for walking and climbing robots coordinated by the Bristol Robotics Laboratory. In the robotics research arena there are a wide range of Universities which have robotics sections such as Queens University, Belfast. Also major organisations have robotics groups who encourage active research and development projects such as Institution of Electrical Engineers (IEE). Journals There are a few robotics based publications worthy of note, some of which have web sites, the following links provide further details of these. Industrial Robot is a down to earth application research based journal but with some of the further sighted research included. Assembly Automation is from the same stable as Industrial Robot, and follows a similar ethos with a large amount of application details, as well as research material. ConnectingIndustry.com/Automation is the trade magazine for the automation industry. They also publish a systems integrators handbook and run a range of industry directories on their web site. BARA are a regular contributor. Engineering is a broad based magazine covering a large number of subjects.They publish a supplement Automation and Robotics annually, in conjunction with BARA. Machinebuilding.net is a website and free email newsletter that carries technical articles, application stories, product announcements and news relating to products, systems and standards/regulations pertinent to all types of machinery and automation. Process Industry Informer is a journal for managers and engineers in the process engineering, chemical engineering, process control and instrumentation, process manufacturing and process industry related disciplines. Government Developed by the Health and Safety Executive in partnership with Butterworths Tolley, HSEDirect is an online health and safety information resource. It allows instant access for those requiring health and safety legislation and guidance. With varied subscription options, HSEDirect is ideal for health and safety professionals, managers, trainers, consultants and union representatives - in fact, anyone with an interest in health and safety. The British Council Research in Robotics page offers information about robotics research, study, and funding in the UK. For information on sensors try Sensorland. The UK Industrial Vision Association website is also worth a look. One or two world renown organisations are very interested in robotics as an element of major projects such as NASA Robotics, ESA Automation and Robotics. C-ELROB aims to bridge the gap between users, industry and research regarding robotics and is set up as a co-operation between representatives from these fields. It is open to: Users: These are (future) professional users of robots. Industry: These are designers and manufacturers of integrated ground robots focusing on considered domains. Research: These are universities and other research institutes focusing on (partial) solutions relevant to the considered domains (e.g.: sensor technology or outdoor navigation). ELROB as an event aims to bring together users, industry and researchers. Roboutique is a portal for the robotics community that connects students and hobbyists of all ages with industry professionals and the companies that design, manufacture, distribute and market robots and robotic parts, from entertainment to outer space. In doing so, Roboutique aims to nurture a broader understanding of the global impact of the robotic revolution, promote robotics to the general public, and most importantly, inspire todays youth to lead us in to the future. The Manufacturer (to register for the weekly       ");
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array_files[37]=new Array(0,1,"./info/past/automation.html","2011-01-20","7K","BARA Information | BARA    ","     ","     "," BARA Information | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Information Events Case Studies Press Releases Quartermation Consultants Employment Opportunities Robots Statistics Machinery & Robotics Safety Training Digital Manufacturing Videos Past Events Successful Automation Event 27th September 2000 at the University of Warwick Introduction to ACTT Introduction to Issues PDF Process Control PDF SS Work Flow PDF SS Suppliers Viewpoint PDF SS End users Viewpoints PDF     ");
array_files[38]=new Array(0,1,"./info/past/advanced.html","2011-01-20","8K","BARA Information | BARA    ","     ","     "," BARA Information | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Information Events Case Studies Press Releases Quartermation Consultants Employment Opportunities Robots Statistics Machinery & Robotics Safety Training Digital Manufacturing Videos Past Events Advanced Robotics Presentations from the Advanced Robotics Event 26th November 2002 Welcome and Aims (Geoff Pegman, BARA) PDF Advanced Robotics in Agriculture (Nick Tillet, Silsoe) PDF Advanced Robotics in Aerospace & Other Areas (John Anderson, BAe) PDF Advanced Robotics in the Leisure Industry (Brett Green, KUKA) PDF Advanced Robotics in Food & the role of the National Centre (Prof John Gray, Salford University) PDF Advanced Robotics From the Technology Company Perspective (Rob Buckingham, OC Robotics) PDF Advanced Robotics in Defence (Dr Marcus Penny) Advanced Robotics in Medicine (Prof Brian Davies) Advanced Robotics: The International Perspective (Geoff Pegman, National Centre) PDF Sub-Sea Robotics (Trevor Heale, General Robotics Ltd) PDF     ");
array_files[39]=new Array(0,1,"./industries/paper.html","2011-01-20","9K","Paper | BARA    ","     ","     "," Paper | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Industry Aerospace Agriculture / Hunting / Forestry / Fishing Basic Metals / Fabricated Metal Products Beverages / Food / Tobacco Products Ceramics Chemicals / Fuels Clocks / Medical / Optical / Precision / Watches Communications / Radio / Television Computing / Electronics / Software Construction Cork / Wood (excluding furniture) Education Electric / Gas / Water Supply Furniture Minerals (non-metallic) Mining / Quarrying Motor Vehicles Paper / Printing / Publishing / Recorded Media Pharmaceuticals Plastic / Rubber Research & Development Textiles Paper Case Studies ABB: Losses Reduced, Paper Quality and Machine Productivity Improved for Ripasa Paper (PDF) ABBs Paper Machine Optimization Solutions Deliver 900,000 in Annual Savings to Tissue Mill (PDF) Improved Stability, Business Growth, and Greater Range of Products achieved by Pasadena Paper (PDF) Domtar Saves Thousands in Costly Emergency Repairs by Updating Existing Drives with ABB (PDF) Weyerhaeuser benefits from ABBs Industrial IT Process Automation Solutions (PDF) Retrofit of Georgia Pacific Mill Pioneers First Encoder-less Electrical Operation of Paper Machine (PDF) Quick Return on Investment Achieved by Suzano with ABB Solution (PDF) Board Mill Receives 4-month Payback With Total Annual Savings of US 500,000 (PDF)     ");
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array_files[42]=new Array(0,1,"./info/past/AGM2006.html","2011-01-20","7K","BARA Information | BARA    ","     ","     "," BARA Information | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Information Events Case Studies Press Releases Quartermation Consultants Employment Opportunities Robots Statistics Machinery & Robotics Safety Training Digital Manufacturing Videos Past Events BARA AGM - 7th June 2006 Minutes of the meeting can be viewed HERE, along with the BARA Chairmans presentation and statistics HERE, and the EAMA Chairmans presentation HERE.     ");
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array_files[55]=new Array(0,1,"./news/quartermation/QM_Issue_10.html","2011-01-18","28K","BARA Quartermation Issue 10 Winter 2010/11 | BARA    ","","BARA Quartermation Issue 10 Winter 2010/2011.     "," BARA Quartermation Issue 10 Winter 2010/11 | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training The Voice of Automation ISSUE 10|Winter 2010/11|www.bara.org.uk Features in this issue BARA welcomes Government’s £600K commitment to stimulate automationThe Coalition Government’s injection of £600,000 to help stimulate the UK’s adoption of automation is the result of recommendations made in a recent industry study, Application of Automation in UK Manufacturing 27 Sept 2010, the results of which are now available. •more Global industrial robot sales double in just 12 monthsIn light of the continued economic instability, the results of the International Federation of Robotics Quarterly Statistics on Industrial Robots were surprising to say the least, with sales doubling in the third quarter of 2010 when compared to the same period in 2009. •more Automation Advisory Service helps firms realise their robotics potentialA new impartial service has been launched to help companies considering automation turn their plans into reality. The Automation Advisory Service aims to encourage more companies to reach their full automation potential, ensuring they remain competitive and increase profitability. •more Robotic pharmacy saves Scottish hospital £700,000Bosses at the new £300m Forth Valley Royal hospital in Larbert, Scotland, say pharmacy robots have freed up staff time to care for patients, cut errors and reduced the hospital budgetby £700,000. •more Good to Know Special Interest (SI) Groups update Find out what BARA’s seven SIGs in the fields of Academia, Advanced Robotics, Aerospace, Industrial Robots, Security, Safety and System Integration have been working towards over the past quarter. •more EAMA Business Update The latest Mechanical Engineering Business Monitor has been released by the Engineering and Machinery Alliance, detailing a welcome growth in UK sales and enquiries for the second quarter of 2010. •more Latest Member News Calling all members! We want to hear from you – contact Features Editor Kate O’Reilly with all your press releases, news and updates: E kateoreilly.ppma@btconnect.com A busy time for Pacepacker Latest stories from bagging equipment and robot palletising manufacturer Pacepacker include the installation of an automated line at historic animal feedstuffs manufacturer I’Anson Bros Ltd, which has eliminated sack waste and increased output to 2 million sacks of animal feed per year; the appointment of Spiroflow Systems Inc as their sole agent in the US and Latin America; and, as a FANUC strategic partner, the launch of FANUC’s M-410iB/140H super fast yet compact robot. •more 6 axis robot reduces machine cycle times by one thirdAA Robotics has introduced the new fast VS Series 6 axis articulated robot range from DENSO, which can reduce robotic machine cycle times by up to one third. As well as the speed increase, the new range of robots have a small footprint and are ideal for restricted spaces. •more New KUKA robots are better, faster, stronger QUANTEC is the name of a new range of robots from KUKA, which are lighter, faster and more energy efficient. The series covers an entire high payload range from 90-300kg with reaches from 2,500-3,100mm. •more To view the full releases and for the very latest member news go to: www.bara.org.uk/news.html The Wacky World of Robotics If you missed the crazier robotics stories to hit the national press recently, fear not. We bring you an automated pop star, robotic trousers on sale for 100,000 and a robot conducting a wedding! •more Machinery Update For over 20 years Machinery Update has been the UK’s only dedicated packaging and processing machinery publication for the end-user market. With a circulation of 9,000 end-users, take advantage of the following features and advertising opportunities in Machinery Update: March/April issue: Fresh produce feature and Interpack previewCopy Deadline 4 February May/June issue: Convenience foods to include food on the go and ready mealsCopy Deadline 28 March July/August issue: Robotics, automation and vision systems feature, to include how vision systems capable of ‘seeing’ are impacting the machinery sectorCopy Deadline 23 May Send your editorials and press releases to Janine Berriedale at publishing@ppma.co.ukTo advertise contact david.chadd@ppma.co.uk or bill.lake@ppma.co.uk T +44 (0)20 8773 8111 W www.machineryupdate.co.uk Diary Dates Technical Seminars 2011 •Machinery Directive 20 January, Marriot Hotel, Northampton •Automation & Vision Technology 18 February, Houses of Parliament, London •PUWER Seminar (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations) 3 March Marriot Hotel, Northampton •Machinery Directive 7 April, Marriot Hotel, Northampton For details and to book go to www.ppma.co.uk/educ/info.htm The PPMA President’s Lunch 1 March 2011, Midlands (TBC) Members are welcome to join our free networking luncheons. 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array_files[57]=new Array(0,1,"./contact.html","2011-01-04","10K","Contact BARA | BARA    ","","Contact The British Automation & Robot Association.     "," Contact BARA | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Contact BARA BARAc/o PPMA Ltd New Progress House 34 Stafford Road Wallington Surrey SM6 9AA T: 020 8773 8111 F: 020 8773 0022 E: bara@bara.org.uk Contact BARA Name: e-Mail: Phone: Enquiry: PDF Directions (Map) BARA Council President Mike Wilson (Also sits on board of PPMA) robots@hotmail.com Academic User Institute Professor Ken Young k.w.young@warwick.ac.uk Industrial Robot Group Nigel Platt (ABB Robotics Ltd)  nigel.platt@gb.abb.com Aerospace SIG Prof. Phil Webb (Cranfield University) p.f.webb@cranfield.ac.uk Safety SIG Dr Richard Pigginrpiggin@gmail Advanced Robotics SIG Geoff Pegman geoff.pegman@rurobots.co.uk Control & System Security SIG Dr Richard Piggin rpiggin@gmail System Integrator Group SIG Bob Hinchcliffe bob.hinchcliffe@quasar.gb.com BARA Secretariat CEO Chris Buxton chris.buxton@ppma.co.uk Membership David Harrison david.harrison@ppma.co.uk Sales David Chadd david.chadd@ppma.co.uk Publishing Bill LakeorJanine Berriedale bill.lake@ppma.co.ukorjanine.berriedale@ppma.co.uk Webmaster Robert Brown robert.brown@ppma.co.uk     ");
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array_files[64]=new Array(0,1,"./Automating_Manufacturing/9.html","2010-12-09","3K"," Automating Manufacturing    ","    ","    "," Automating Manufacturing “We don’t look at the desire or otherwise to specifically develop automation. Where there is a place for automation, then we will go for it.� Andrew Churchill, MD, J J Churchill CASE STUDy J J Churchill Limited – automation to achieve precision and rapid response J J Churchill is a family-owned precision engineering company with 110 employees. The company’s highly aggressive capital reinvestment policy enables it to stay internationally competitive. Much of the plant is less than 5 years old, and last year a further milling machine was installed at a cost of over £500,000. The only way to increase the productivity of the company’s machines, apart from speeding up processes such as metal cutting, is by enhanced part handling. Load and unload times can be reduced by using a robotic feed, which can also work lights-out at the weekends, without additional personnel or expensive overtime. Payback in under 5 years is the aim, as within 4-5 years faster equipment will have entered the market. The company must replace and upgrade at the same rate as manufacturing technologies evolve, to remain competitive. 9     ");
array_files[65]=new Array(0,1,"./Automating_Manufacturing/8.html","2010-12-09","3K"," Automating Manufacturing    ","    ","    "," Automating Manufacturing How Automation Builds Businesses Automation brings with it a whole series of potential benefits which improve the quality and productivity of a manufacturing process. However it needs to be central to the business strategy tying in product design, production, supply chain, engineering, maintenance, HR and management. Full automation is not appropriate in all instances and not all benefits apply to all situations. But appropriate and well applied automation will bring multiple gains. Typically many UK companies will assess an investment in automation based on the planned labour savings. The fact that countries such as China and India are increasing their level of automation suggests labour saving is not always the main driver or benefit sought. Significant benefits are often delivered that are not envisaged at the start of the project such as improvements in precision and reduction in waste. • Removing the need for human intervention in the more mundane and repetitive tasks in manufacturing – freeing employees to work on other tasks which make better use of their capabilities and provide a better return against their costs Improving Productivity • Reducing the unit manufacturing cost by producing more with lower operating costs • Achieving flexibility, allowing for quick changeovers leading to smaller batch sizes and reduced stock and work in progress This provides for enhanced competitiveness, giving manufacturers the ability to win more business both in the UK and overseas, leading to business growth and greater profitability. • Increasing the yield produced for a given resource input by ensuring consistency of process and quality, thereby reducing costs • Ensuring utilisation of other equipment, such as machine tools, is maximised by reducing load/unload times and also by unmanned operation, outside of normal shifts 8     ");
array_files[66]=new Array(0,1,"./Automating_Manufacturing/7.html","2010-12-09","3K"," Automating Manufacturing    ","    ","    "," Automating Manufacturing Robots as an Indicator Although robots are only one element of automation they provide a measurable indication of levels of automation, and one that is reported internationally. The International Federation of Robotics report (World Robotics 2010) that Germany has an installed base of 144,100 industrial robots, Italy 62,200, France 34,100 and Spain 28,800 whereas the UK records only 13,900. The use of robots within the automotive industry is fairly consistent across Europe. The table below provides a comparison for all manufacturing sectors, excluding automotive. This demonstrates the remarkable lack of robot utilisation in UK manufacturing when compared with competing European countries. The UK also compares unfavourably to other international competitors, such as the USA at 74 and Japan at 235 robots per 10,000 employees. UK manufacturing has been much slower to adopt robots and automation than our competitors. To be successful in the global market this needs to change – now. 140 127 120 100 80 60 45 40 20 0 Germany Sweden Italy Spain France UK 38 25 114 97 Robots per 10,000 employees in non-automotive sectors (International Federation of Robotics – World Robotics 2010) 7     ");
array_files[67]=new Array(0,1,"./Automating_Manufacturing/6.html","2010-12-09","4K"," Automating Manufacturing    ","    ","    "," Automating Manufacturing The increasing uptake of automation in countries with low labour costs, such as India and China, demonstrates automation is not about reducing labour costs. While the use of labour undoubtedly provides businesses with flexibility, its use also has cost implications. Automation and particularly robots can provide a solution to ongoing business operating costs and can also respond flexibly to changes in volume demand and product type. In this increasingly competitive world we need to improve our performance continually to achieve success. There is a limit to what can be achieved by the application of efficiency measures if operations continue to be based on manual input. To drive improvements further requires increased efficiency and consistency, in many cases this is best achieved by the application of automation. “By implementation of an automated weighing and cutting system Barbers has been able to reduce this giveaway from between 4% and 5% down to less than 1%… [a saving] worth up to £3,000 per day.� CASE STUDy Barbers Farmhouse Cheesemakers – automation increases profits Barbers is a traditional cheesemaker using 60 year old recipes but also ensures their production operations are up-to-date and effective. Customers require specific portion sizes and weights must be tightly controlled as legislation requires the average weight of any batch to be above the weight specified on the label and only a small number of portions are allowed to be below this weight. The challenge is to meet this legislative requirement and also to minimise the oversize known as giveaway. By implementation of an automated weighing and cutting system Barbers has been able to reduce this giveaway from between 4% and 5% down to less than 1%. With output of 14 tonnes of cheese per day this saving is equivalent to 2,600 extra portions in a single shift which is worth up to £3,000 per day dependent on the type of cheese being produced. 6     ");
array_files[68]=new Array(0,1,"./Automating_Manufacturing/16.html","2010-12-09","2K"," Automating Manufacturing    ","    ","    "," Automating Manufacturing Automation needn’t cost a fortune and doesn’t have to be complex… Yet it can cut your manufacturing costs, be flexible to changes in product and demand, improve your quality and be environmentally friendly. AUTOMATION – MAKING YOU MORE COMPETITIVE If you want to remain competitive act now and contact: BARA T: 020 8773 8111 E: bara@bara.org.uk W: www.bara.org.uk Manufacturing Advisory Service T: 0845 658 9600 E: info@mas-uk.org.uk W: www.mas.bis.gov.uk Sponsors:     ");
array_files[69]=new Array(0,1,"./Automating_Manufacturing/15.html","2010-12-09","4K"," Automating Manufacturing    ","    ","    "," Automating Manufacturing Risk In many instances SMEs do not have the technical confidence to risk changing existing manufacturing systems and have limited supplier and in-house support to minimise these risks. All parties within a company need to be part of the process of automation and the education that goes with it. If you don’t have in-house expertise contact one of the specialist groups shown on back cover for guidance. Financing projects in the UK is typically more challenging as payback expectations are shorter – typically less than two years when the plant may well run for a minimum of five to ten years. Where all the benefits are evaluated in detail, including the threats from not improving competitiveness, and analysed using a realistic return on investment model the financial case can be more compelling and less risky for those providing the finance. Again external assistance can be sought. CASE STUDy Crown Products enhances output and improves the working environment Crown Products, established for over 60 years, manufactures kitchen and bedroom furniture and employs around 90 staff. Martin Head, Crown’s manufacturing manager has transformed two repetitive and time-consuming processes by the application of robots. The first robot applies shelf-edging to a range of kitchen cabinet panels, previously an arduous process. The second undertakes a quality control function, rapidly inspecting the depth and location of drilled holes. This is performed in 30 seconds compared with several minutes previously. Both cells were installed and programmed by Mr Head – “The introduction of these robots means members of staff have been transferred to other more skilled positions elsewhere in the factory.� Skills There is a general lack of skills and knowledge related to automation particularly within the SMEs. This is exacerbated by the lack of time faced by most engineers forcing them to focus on day-to-day operations rather than improving their manufacturing operations. This is being addressed by a number of initiatives at a national level and requires all businesses to recognise the importance of training and knowledge. To read the full findings of the study and the detailed recommendations identified to address these barriers please visit: www.eama.info 15     ");
array_files[70]=new Array(0,1,"./Automating_Manufacturing/14.html","2010-12-09","3K"," Automating Manufacturing    ","    ","    "," Automating Manufacturing The Way Forward To compete, today and in the future, requires investment. It is not possible to succeed by continually squeezing more from the same operations and facilities. Many UK businesses already have wellorganised and productive operations. This is an excellent starting point for the successful application of automation. If we are to increase our competitiveness and build sustainable businesses we need to change our approach to automation. The recently published report; Application of Automation in UK Manufacturing, 27 Sept 2010 (www.eama.info), which investigated why the UK has such a low level of automation, identified three main barriers to investment in automation, typically faced by UK SMEs. Collectively, for UK plc, and within individual manufacturing companies there needs to be focus and commitment to overcome these barriers. The investments need to be made to secure the future of each of our manufacturing companies and deliver the growth required to ensure future prosperity. Awareness Not enough is known, particularly within the UK SMEs, of what can be and has been automated successfully elsewhere, or of the costs and sometimes overwhelming benefits of doing it. You need to find the best in class manufacturers in the world and use this as a starting point for planning the future. “This project demonstrates how easy it is to efficiently and reliably transform arduous and repetitive processes, highlighting the fact that more UK manufacturers should be using robotic automation to gain a competitive advantage.� Martin Head, Manufacturing Manager, Crown Products 14     ");
array_files[71]=new Array(0,1,"./Automating_Manufacturing/13.html","2010-12-09","3K"," Automating Manufacturing    ","    ","    "," Automating Manufacturing CASE STUDy Fosters Bakery – increased capacity and improved energy use It is often a combination of factors that provides the real benefit of automation to a business. For example, Fosters Bakery, based in Barnsley, UK, has automated an oven loading application. The shelves in the reel oven move continuously through a vertical loop, making it impossible for an operator to unload a full tray of baked product and reload the same shelf with a new tray. Before automation the oven would operate “Not only has the robot allowed Fosters to increase production capacity by 80%, but it has also provided an energy saving of 50%.� Michael Taylor, Operations Director, Fosters at reduced capacity, as shelves would rotate without product. A robot is now used to unload and reload trays within the available 2 second cycle time, so that the oven now operates at full capacity. Not only has the robot allowed Fosters to increase production capacity by 80%, but it has also provided an energy saving of 50%. For mirror finished parts the improvement is even greater with a WC taking 30 minutes compared with the 3 hours previously. The system is designed to operate ‘lights-out’ overnight polishing and stacking 100 bowls ready for the day shift. The robot cycle is reproduced exactly for each product ensuring a consistent, high quality finish. Health and safety has been improved by the reduction of the arduous manual polishing activity. In addition, the dust and fume is constrained within the robot area improving the environment for the workforce. Flexibility has been retained by the use of a robot which is programmed to handle the 50 different variants. 13     ");
array_files[72]=new Array(0,1,"./Automating_Manufacturing/12.html","2010-12-09","3K"," Automating Manufacturing    ","    ","    "," Automating Manufacturing Supporting the Environmental Agenda • Reducing scrap and rework and improving yield, consequently reduces the energy used Not only does automation help reduce the carbon footprint of individual factories but by helping to keep manufacturing local it reduces the volume of goods being imported into the UK and thereby reduces the energy used to meet consumer demands. • Operating in harsh conditions and at greater extremes of temperature than humans, reduces the need to condition environments to the same degree • Reducing space requirements, providing more compact facilities or producing more output from existing resources – removes the need to expand “The robot cycle is reproduced exactly for each product ensuring a consistent finish and ensuring high quality. Health and safety has been improved by the reduction of the arduous manual polishing activity.� Patrick Mason, Production Engineer, W & G Sissons CASE STUDy W & G Sissons – automated polishing improves quality and increases output Sissons, a leading producer of stainless steel catering and sanitaryware, has installed an automated polishing system significantly increasing productivity, improving quality and reducing health and safety risks. Speed of polishing has been increased four-fold with a bowl taking 6 minutes instead of the 24 minutes required manually. 12     ");
array_files[73]=new Array(0,1,"./Automating_Manufacturing/11.html","2010-12-09","3K"," Automating Manufacturing    ","    ","    "," Automating Manufacturing CASE STUDy Youngman – competing on a global stage The Youngman Group is a leading provider of innovative, high quality access equipment and systems, with turnover exceeding £30 million. Rising costs and growing competition from Eastern Europe and China forced them to rethink their, largely manual, manufacturing process. One option was to totally outsource their Access Tower manufacturing to China with the inevitable loss of jobs, flexibility and control. Instead Youngman opted to invest £2.5m in state-ofthe-art automated equipment, including robotics, for its plant in Maldon, UK. Whilst some jobs were lost, others were created and the union was very supportive recognising that the long-term future of the plant, and of those remaining in it, would be more secure. Payback was achieved in a relatively short period of time but more importantly unit costs were reduced allowing Youngman to compete for orders around the globe, and with one of the highest quality products available. Other significant benefits have been the reduction in waste and reworked product, the reduction in stockholding and the increased flexibility both in variants and capacity. The automated systems can produce 40 different variants and since output can be more than doubled, by simply running additional shifts, they can now compete for large short-term orders – something outsourcing would never have allowed. “We are now looking at further investment in robotic manufacture. We believe our vision of growing the company in a very competitive global market will be secured by continued investment in a state-of-theart manufacturing capability.� Paul Bentley, MD, youngman 11     ");
array_files[74]=new Array(0,1,"./Automating_Manufacturing/10.html","2010-12-09","4K"," Automating Manufacturing    ","    ","    "," Automating Manufacturing Improving Customer Response and Service Improving Quality • • Automation doesn’t tire during the day, doesn’t lose concentration and doesn’t make mistakes Improving Employee Satisfaction and Performance The flexibility of automation makes it fairly easy to increase and decrease output in line with demand fluctuations. For example, by running extended or weekend shifts at limited additional cost • Using automation in hazardous areas and for dangerous operations, not only reduces the risk of accident but can also improve performance • Automation reduces damage or breakages due to incorrect handling • Automated processes result in less material waste and less rework, so improving the yield The repeatability and consistency of automated processes allows the maintenance of tighter tolerances, keeping product quality levels high and cost minimised and resulting in improved customer satisfaction and lower warranty costs. • Undertaking highly repetitive tasks, leaving the more skilled activities to humans, improves their job satisfaction Automation is often perceived to be a threat to jobs. Ultimately, as the Youngman case study illustrates, automation can make UK maunfacturing jobs more secure. • Automation can also enable rapid switchover between products to allow for shorter runs and quicker, more frequent deliveries – offering a better customer response • The consistency of automation ensures the appropriate quality is maintained, ensuring customer satisfaction “An SME enterprise, based in rural Cornwall with 11 employees may not seem like the most likely of companies to install robots and take on the Far East at its own game. However, the cell and its robot have helped us to be ultracompetitive, while we have maintained and indeed expanded a client-base made up of some of the most recognised names in the world.� Andy Knight, MD, Characteristix CASE STUDy Characteristix – automation helps beat Far Eastern competition Characteristix produces 33,000 custom moulded plastic novelties a day including birthday card badges, pendants, fridge magnets and pencil toppers. To compete in this market is very challenging due to ongoing price reductions required by customers and very low price competition from the Far East. To compete, Characteristix has automated their complete production process including the unloading of the moulding machine, printing and part removal from the sprues. This produces 30 pieces in about 18 seconds and boosted production by 100%. This increased efficiency allowed Characteristix to exploit a niche in the market to supply quick turnround, small to medium sized batches to UK and European customers. Not only has the cell ramped up production it has also brought interest and variety to the production workforce. 10     ");
array_files[75]=new Array(0,1,"./Automating_Manufacturing/5.html","2010-12-09","3K"," Automating Manufacturing    ","    ","    "," Automating Manufacturing CASE STUDy Harwin – investing to compete internationally Harwin design and manufacture world-class electrical and electronic interconnect solutions, supplying product designers and OEMs worldwide with standard and custom products. The company has a turnover of £12 million and employs 140 people. To remain competitive in an industry which has well-established low-cost manufacturers in Asia, the company is constantly investing in updated manufacturing technology. The main drivers are capacity to meet orders, customer demands for the technology and for faster delivery, and cost. Even with batches as low as ten, it is necessary to use automated assembly systems. Harwin design their own automation solutions and train their own staff to meet their highly specialised needs. Lack of flexibility is often perceived to be a barrier to investing in automation but Harwin design and build specialpurpose machines to meet this requirement. Without automated production the company simply would not survive. 5     ");
array_files[76]=new Array(0,1,"./Automating_Manufacturing/4.html","2010-12-09","3K"," Automating Manufacturing    ","    ","    "," Automating Manufacturing Why Automation Matters Manufacturing is increasingly vital to the UK economy. It already contributes £140 billion and is responsible for over half of the country’s exports. The growth of the UK’s manufacturing base, based on sustainable businesses, is key to rebalancing the economy and generating future prosperity for the country. In a relatively high cost economy such as the UK the application of automation (computer controlled machines for processing and handling products) is an essential ingredient in creating sustainable manufacturing businesses. The right investment in modern, automated manufacturing facilities will enable businesses to achieve success in increasingly competitive global markets and grow exports into the rapidly developing economies of the world. When applied appropriately the benefits are clear. Automation of the manufacturing process not only drives costs down, it improves quality, reduces waste and optimises energy use. It does not have to mean fewer jobs. However the results of a study we have just carried out (Application of Automation in UK Manufacturing, 27 Sept 2010, www.eama.info) shows that UK companies, despite being innovators in product and process technology, are falling significantly behind their European competitors in adopting automation. Many UK SMEs think automation is only for big companies. What they may not realise is that it is being used, increasingly, by their overseas competitors to gain advantage over them. “Lack of flexibility is often perceived to be a barrier to investing in automation but Harwin design and build special-purpose machines to meet this requirement. Without automated production the company simply would not survive.� Damon de Lazio, Chairman, Harwin 4     ");
array_files[77]=new Array(0,1,"./Automating_Manufacturing/3.html","2010-12-09","2K"," Automating Manufacturing    ","    ","    "," Automating Manufacturing The UK Automation Strategy A thriving manufacturing sector is the essential heart of a balanced and vibrant UK economy. Driving productivity and innovation through the supply chain are critical cornerstones in realising our vision of world leadership. In corporates and SMEs alike appropriate automation can play an important role in developing the competitiveness of UK manufacturing companies. Andrew Reynolds Smith Divisional Chief Executive GKN and Chairman of the CBI Manufacturing Council     ");
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array_files[81]=new Array(0,1,"./subgroups.html","2010-12-09","9K","Automation & Robotics Special Interest Groups | BARA    ","     ","Find Special Interest Groups relating to the following area of the Automation & Robotics Industry: Advanced Robotics, Aerospace, Control System Security, Education, Industrial Robot Suppliers, Robot Users, Safety & System Integrators     "," Automation & Robotics Special Interest Groups | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Special Interest Groups Advanced Robotics Aerospace Control System Security Education Industrial Robot Suppliers Robot Users Safety System Integrators Bara Subgroups The following special interest groups (SIGs) are available to members of the British Automation and Robot Association. Advanced Robotics Special Interest Group The aims and objectives of the Advanced Robotics SIG are to promote communication amongst groups working in this area and to bring the advanced robotics world into the main stream of industry. Aerospace Special Interest Group The Aerospace Special Interest Group has been founded to address these issues and to develop a greater understanding of the industrys specific requirements and the unique constraints within which it has to operate. Control System Security Special Interest Group This SIGs goal is to promote best practice in securing control systems and network architectures. With the convergence of control and IT environments, there are many advantages to utilising networks based upon internet technologies. However, the wider use of internet technologies has given rise to concerns regarding potential vulnerabilities and the impact upon control systems. Industrial Robot Suppliers Special Interest Group The aims and objectives of the Robot Suppliers SIG are to promote better co-operation between supplier groups and to bring new supplier types into the association. Robot Users Special Interest Group We have a strategy which we hope will allow the SIG to develop into something that users will benefit from and which will help the BARA to focus its services towards users. Safety Special Interest Group With the introduction of new standards and technologies fundamentally changing the approach to safety engineering, this Special Interest Group has the opportunity to educate BARA members - both vendors and end-users, influence standards committees and act as a forum for the promotion of best practice within industry. System Integrators Special Interest Group The System Integrator SIG focus is to assist users or potential users in the successful application of technology. Web Ring If you would like to join the Industrial Robotics WebRing please follow the link below:-     ");
array_files[82]=new Array(0,1,"./membership.html","2010-12-09","11K","Become a member of the British Automation & Robot Association | BARA    ","","Find Membership information about joining The British Automation & Robot Association in association with the PPMA Ltd     "," Become a member of the British Automation & Robot Association | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Membership Benefit Information Sheets Membership Services Technical Services International Services Publishing PPMA Show China Office Regulatory Issues Membership Apply for FULL MEMBERSHIP: Who is eligible? Full membership of the PPMA is open to companies engaged in the manufacture or supply of processing or packaging equipment and who are able to satisfy the condition of entry. These have been set by the Association to help ensure that PPMA membership carries with it a guarantee of commitment to service and quality. Specific membership criteria Members as shareholders Structure of the Association List of PPMA Full Members Technical Support for Members: PDF file DOWNLOAD FULL APPLICATION FORMS More details can be obtained by contacting David Harrison: Telephone +44 (0)20 8773 8111. Apply for AFFILIATE MEMBER: Who is eligible? Affiliate membership is now available to companies who operate in the processing and packaging sector but do not meet the full membership criteria. Associate membership will provide closer links to suppliers and end users as well as increased marketing and networking opportunities. Affiliate members will gain their own specific benefits package which is detailed in the: AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION PACK Typically companies such as component suppliers, contractors & consultants, ancillary equipment suppliers, trade bodies and academic institutions have been targeted. Associate members already include Siemens, Pilz, Lenze, SMC Pneumatics, Festo, Omron and Baldor. List of PPMA Affiliate Members More details can be obtained by contacting David Harrison: Telephone +44 (0)20 8773 8111. PPMA: Full Membership Criteria Company Criteria The applicant must supply a recognised range of new processing or packaging machinery. Applicants must have premises in the UK or other European Union countries. Applicants must have been trading for a minimum of 2 years. Applicants must hold a stock of parts and spares. Applicants must have a minimum of one service or sales / service engineer based in the UK or other European Union countries. Members must become shareholders of the PPMA. Members as Shareholders The Association is a limited company owned entirely by its members who each hold 100 £1 shares in PPMA Ltd. As a result, all members have an equal say in the running of their Association, each being able to cast a single vote when members are balloted on various matters. Membership of the Association currently stands at over 360 companies who are estimated to be responsible for some 90 per cent of the processing and packaging machinery sold in the UK, as well as substantial export revenue. Structure of the Association The Secretariat reports to the Directors, or Board of Directors, which meets six times each year to direct policy and approve memberships. Within the board of Directors, there is a management group to assist and oversee the Secretariat with day-to-day administration of the Association. Of the 12 directors, five retire by rotation each year, but may offer themselves for re-election. The odd-number takes account of the President, President Elect who will hold office for no longer than the normal two years. Any full member company may put forward a candidate for election and a ballot is held, if necessary, each autumn. The post of Director is unpaid with only travel and accommodation costs being reimbursed. In addition to the annual general meeting, regular meetings, open to all members, are held to provide a forum for discussion on matters of mutual interest. Various locations around the country are chosen to allow as many member as possible to attend, also to foster the improved dialogue between member companies that has typified the existence of the PPMA. To join or request a membership form. Send an e-mail: david.harrison@ppma.co.uk or contact us at: The PPMA New Progress House 34 Stafford Road Wallington Surrey SM6 9AA Tel: +44 (0) 20 8773 8111 Fax: +44 (0) 20 8773 0022     ");
array_files[83]=new Array(0,1,"./information.html","2010-12-09","10K","BARA Information Encyclopedia | BARA    ","","The British Automation & Robot Association Information Encyclopedia.     "," BARA Information Encyclopedia | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Information Events Case Studies Press Releases Quartermation Consultants Employment Opportunities Robots Statistics Machinery & Robotics Safety Training Digital Manufacturing Videos Past Events Information Encyclopedia Events Information on forthcoming and previous BARA events and those from our Supplier Members. Case Studies Case Studies Resource provided by BARA members (including ABB, Cognex, Delmia, Kawasaki, Metavision and Motoman) highlighting applications of robotics and automation within industry. Press Releases Press releases from BARA members. Quartermation BARA newsletters issued every quarter. Consultants Consultants recommended by BARA to assist with different aspects of robotics and automation. Employment Opportunities Vacancies within the British Automation and Robotics industry. People with an automation and robotic background who are seeking work. Robots An introduction to robots and thier applications. Statistics Statistics on the British and International robotics and automation market. Machinery & Robotics Safety Find information on all aspects of machine and robotic safety, including risk assessment, safety systems, safety networks and training at the BARAs Safety Special Interest Group. Visit SIG members websites for further information and to download guides. Training To look at careers and training in robotics please click here. Digital Manufacturing Digital Manufacturing is the use of computer simulation for the design, testing and programming of automation systems. We have been granted permission to reproduce a recent report on the benefits from the use of these systems here. Videos Downloadabe application videos provided by our member companies. Past Events Download presentations from previous BARA events.     ");
array_files[84]=new Array(0,1,"./download.html","2010-12-09","6K","Download the BARA & PPMA Logo | BARA    ","","Download the BARA & PPMA Logos     "," Download the BARA & PPMA Logo | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Download BARA Logo To downloads the BARA or PPMA logo please Right Click the image required logo and select SaveTarget As. .JPG 237 x 100 19kb .JPG 640 x 269 37kb .PNG 4961 x 3496 7mb .JPG 4961 x 3496 10kb     ");
array_files[85]=new Array(0,1,"./consultants.html","2010-12-09","10K","Automation & Robotics Consultants | BARA    ","","An informative list of Automation & Robotics consultants providing over 25 years of experience in the industry. The listed consultants have been approved by BARA     "," Automation & Robotics Consultants | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Information Events Case Studies Press Releases Quartermation Consultants Employment Opportunities Robots Statistics Machinery & Robotics Safety Training Digital Manufacturing Videos Past Events Consultants If you need assistance in any area regarding automation and robotics, here are a list of BARA approved consultants who may be able to help you. Mike Wilson has over 25 years experience in the application of robots and automation to many sectors of industry including food pharmaceutical automotive aerospace general engineering In addition to developing solutions to specific requirements he can advise on the selection of suppliers and also manage projects. Mike can also provide management training and act as an expert witness in disputes. Richard Cole has over 25 years experience in the following Programming Process optimization Training Service support He also specialises in cycle time improvement. Paul Doyle is an Assistive Technology Engineer at Hereward College of F.E. He is currently involved with the Handy1 Assistive robot and has recently developed a qualification in supporting users of assistive technology. Through the student body he can provide information from experience with assistive robots and a possible test bed for future developments. Robin Carver is a Chartered Safety Practitioner and an industrial control systems engineer. He can offer help with: EU Directives CE Marketing PUWER98 EU Harmonised Standards Risk assessment and reduction Design of safety systems Functional safety Geoff Pegman has over 20 years experience of the development and support of advanced robotic systems in a wide range of application areas including aerospace, construction, defence, food industry, medical, nuclear and pharmaceuticals. He also has wide experience of the development of novel prototype systems and products, having undertaken expert witness work for the Ministry of Defence, Treasury Solicitor and several commercial organizations. He has also undertaken investment reviews and in-house technology audits and has a good knowledge of European and world-wide robotics scene. He can offer help with: Feasibility and concept studies Technology reviews and foresight studies Expert witness Project management of development projects Short term non-executive director for technology firms Consultancy on European Commission development programmes (FP7) Andy Verwer is the Principal Lecturer at the Automation Systems Centre, Manchester Metropolitan University. Here, he provides training and consultancy in a number of automation technology areas including: Fieldbus (PROFIBUS, PROFINET and Actuator-Sensor Interface) Open control system programming (IEC 61131-3) Functional Safety systems Peter Cheetham For any further information on any of the Consultants or to arrange a meeting, please contact David Harrison.     ");
array_files[86]=new Array(0,1,"./bara_members.php","2010-12-09","11K","British Automation & Robot Association Members & Suppliers | BARA    ","robot association members, automation association members, robot manufacturers, robot manufacturers uk, robot suppliers, robotics manufacturers, automation suppliers, automation manufacturers     ","Find a list of BARAs members who manufacture automation & robotics products and machinery.     "," British Automation & Robot Association Members & Suppliers | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training British Automation & Robot Association Members A K S AA Robotics Kawasaki Robot Schunk Intec ABB Robotics Ltd Kuka Welding Systems & Robots Ltd Scorpion Vision Ltd Applied Computing & Engineering Ltd M Sick (UK) Ltd AS-Interface UK Expert Alliance Motoman Robotics Staubli (UK) Ltd Automation Experts Ltd N T Axelent Limited Nachi Europe UK Branch TM Robotics B Norman Data Defense Systems TQC Barr & Paatz Industrial Automation Ltd O V C Olympus Technology Vuototecnica UK Limited CenFra Ltd P W Cloos Pilz Automation Technology Weber Automatic Assembly Systems Ltd F R Webster Griffin Ltd Fanuc Robotics (UK) Ltd Robotic Engineering Rockwell Automation RU Robots Limited     ");
array_files[87]=new Array(0,1,"./application_or_industry.html","2010-12-09","9K","Search the Robotics & Automation sector by Application or Industry | BARA    ","","Search the Robotics & Automation sector by Application or Industry     "," Search the Robotics & Automation sector by Application or Industry | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Search by Industry Aerospace Agriculture / Hunting / Forestry / Fishing Basic Metals / Fabricated Metal Products Beverages / Food / Tobacco Products Ceramics Chemicals / Fuels Clocks / Medical / Optical / Precision / Watches Communications / Radio / Television Computing / Electronics / Software Construction Cork / Wood (excluding furniture) Education Electric / Gas / Water Supply Furniture Minerals (non-metallic) Mining / Quarrying Motor Vehicles Paper / Printing / Publishing / Recorded Media Pharmaceuticals Plastic / Rubber Research & Development Textiles Search by Application Arc / Gas / Laser / Spot Welding Assembling Bio-Chemistry and Hazardous Applications Cutting / Grinding / Polishing Dispensing / Painting / Sealing / Spraying Handling Operations / Machine Tending / Moulding Inspection / Measurement / Testing Laser / Water Jet Cutting Loading / Unloading Packaging / Palletising     ");
array_files[88]=new Array(0,1,"./info/info_digital.html","2010-12-09","7K","BARA Information | BARA    ","     ","     "," BARA Information | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Information Events Case Studies Press Releases Quartermation Consultants Employment Opportunities Robots Statistics Machinery & Robotics Safety Training Digital Manufacturing Videos Past Events Digital Manufacturing This is the use of computer simulation for the design, testing and programming of automation systems. This technology has been around for many years but it is only with recent advances in computer technology that it has really become an important tool. The interfaces to CAD and the speed with which alternative strategies can be tried allows far better system designs to be achieved in a fraction of the time previously taken. We have been granted permission to reproduce a recent report on the benefits from the use of these systems here. Digital Manufacturing: The PLM Approach to Better Manufacturing Processes (Tech-Clarity, 2004) PDF Proving its Worth: Digital Manufacturings ROI (DHBA, 1999) PDF     ");
array_files[89]=new Array(0,1,"./subgroups/system_integrators_special_interest_groups.html","2010-12-09","10K","Systems Integrator – Automation & Robotics | BARA    ","systems integrator, system integrator, system integrators, robotics systems integrator, automation systems integrator     "," The Systems Integrator SIG focus is to assist users or potential users in the successful application of technology. BARAs aim is to promote the use of automation and robotics in UK industry.     "," Systems Integrator – Automation & Robotics | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Special Interest Groups Advanced Robotics Aerospace Control System Security Education Industrial Robot Suppliers Robot Users Safety System Integrators Automation & Robotics Systems Integrator The role of the Systems Integrator is becoming more important as the number of robot installations increases, particularly in industry sectors which are late adopters of the technology. We are seeing migration of robot installations from large car plants with hundreds of robots down towards some SME’s, with a degree of foresight, who may only have a single robot. The large installations have been typically undertaken by the robot manufacturers themselves whose expertise developed to handle these complex systems. As new introductions progress towards the smaller and even single robot systems the large robot manufacturers are not necessarily competitive ,because of their relatively high overheads, and they do not necessarily have the specific industry sector application knowledge for these emerging new customers. Enter the smaller independent Systems Integrators who are ideally positioned to fill the void in the marketplace and satisfy the requirements of the new adopters who may themselves not have the expertise to bring about a successful robot installation. Some former employees of the larger robot suppliers have developed businesses as integrators and will generally have very high levels of technical competence and programming skills. Some integrators are automation specialists operating within specific industry sectors who have developed their skills to integrate robots into their automation solutions. Each can offer significant benefits to end users and have been extremely important in increasing the penetration of robotics into many industry sectors. An integrator will typically analyse the requirements of the end user’s project and possibly improve/increase the benefits to be realised by adding his experience into the equation. Following a full analysis of the requirements the integrator will typically specify the optimum robot and ancillary equipment, prepare a proposal layout and often a 3D simulation of the system using software widely available from most robot manufacturers. This will prove the feasibility of the proposal and enable the integrator to check that the robot is capable of reaching all required points in the cell and that it can perform the sequence of movements within the allowable cycle time. The integrator will usually be responsible for all aspects of the system including the choice of robot, robot programming, end of arm tooling, vision system if required, in-feed and out-feed conveying with associated controls, special jigging / fixturing, safety system and cell access control with perimeter guarding and light curtains where appropriate. Invariably he will also be responsible for site installation, both mechanical and electrical and for commissioning the full system. Operator and engineer training and a full operating manual will complete the process. Ongoing support for operations and maintenance will usually be provided together with back-up from the robot supplier’s engineers, this will ensure that the system gives a long and trouble free return on investment. It can be seen from the above that the Systems Integrator is crucial for the full benefit of the automation system to be realised. BARA may be able assist new robot end users in finding suitable Systems Integrators to meet their requirements.     ");
array_files[90]=new Array(0,1,"./subgroups/robot_users_special_interest_groups.html","2010-12-09","12K","British Automation & Robot Association Sub-Groups | BARA    ","     ","     "," British Automation & Robot Association Sub-Groups | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Special Interest Groups Advanced Robotics Aerospace Control System Security Education Industrial Robot Suppliers Robot Users Safety System Integrators Robot Users Special Interest Groups Introduction Please read our aims and objectives below before you proceed further. We have a strategy which we hope will allow the SIG to develop into something that users will benefit from and which will help the BARA to focus its services towards users. Group Aims and Objectives To encourage and promote the beneficial usage of robotics in UK Industry where appropriate. Not any application will lend itself to robotics or would benefit either the user or the process. However many do and identifying the right ones is often difficult for both the novice and experienced user alike. To create a dynamic environment in which users are aided and assisted with the many new issues created by the introduction of new technology. Be it training, programming operation or maintenance, new ideas and mind sets will be required to effectively handle the technology. To promote communication between suppliers, systems integrators and end users to enable the uptake of the new technologies in a wider environment. By aiding this flow of information, new markets and applications should emerge for robotics making it a main stream technology adopted more freely. The SIG Council The User Group SIG council comprises a Chairperson, secretary and associated members, the details are listed below: The Chair for this group is Roger Larcombe Roger is a Manufacturing Systems Engineer at Magna Interior Systems Ltd., located at their site in Lenham, Kent. Magna Interior Systems is a Major first tier Automotive components supplier manufacturing vehicle interior trim parts for all the major european automotive OEMs. Components from the Lenham site are mainly interior trims moulded from Polyurethane based materials although a range of other material technologies are used to support the primarty products. Roger has worked in the design and implementation of automated manufacturing systems, many including PLCs and robotics, since completing an apprenticepship with Telemecanique, now part of Group Schneider. Due to his work, Roger is primarily interested in the effective and beneficial implemntation of all forms of automation and robotics. In the Kent plant Magna use a wide variety of PLCs, computer based automation, instrumentation, robotics and other similar technologies. Magna design and build their own automation and do not rely on outside suppliers or systems houses for either software design and development or hardware design and assembly. All systems are internally designed, built in-house, programmed, comissioned and of course over the long term maintained. Roger has a wide experience of PLC design and programming as well as robot application. Therefore he sees the future of BARA in that direction moving away from being solely a Robot Association towards being a more widely scoped automation body. Hopefully the users SIG will be a major force in carrying out this task of changing the focus of BARA with the help of members from all groups. You can email any comments about BARA in general, or the users SIG in particular to; Roger Larcombe at: Roger_Larcombe@compuserve.com The Secretary for this group is Rick Walker Rick is an Automation Systems Engineer with Pilkington Glass and has extensive experience in the installation of capital plant of all types within the Pilkington Group accross the UK. Rick has had dealings with many major equipment suppliers and is eperienced at negotiation and effective application Associate Member for this group is Steve Brown Steve also works for Pilkington Glass in the application of robotics in their manufacturing processes. Watch this space for a CV in due course. Current Strategy The strategy of the group, which is fairly newly formed, is: To develop FAQ lists for industrial robotics systems. These will be split by category and cover subject areas such as Terminology, Advice for new buyers, Advantages and benefits of implementing robotics, Safety, peerformance measurement and assesment. To develop networking and contact lists amongst users to allow free movement of information between experienced and inexperienced users. To create a lobbying group to liase with suppliers and systems builders to drive the technology down routes that we need them to. Also to arrange cost benefits for members on projects. To acredit courses for industrial real world robotics which can be recognised as part of the NVQ system. To further develop this website and its range of available information for members. This may include the data file and other BARA documents as a series of downloadable pdf file. Please help us by emailing your ideas and requests Robot Users SIG Membership Examples Airflow Streamlines PLC COWI Consulting Engineers Crathie Manufacturing Kellogg Co.      ");
array_files[91]=new Array(0,1,"./subgroups/industrial_robot_suppliers_special_interest_groups.html","2010-12-09","7K","British Automation & Robot Association Sub-Groups | BARA    ","     ","     "," British Automation & Robot Association Sub-Groups | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Special Interest Groups Advanced Robotics Aerospace Control System Security Education Industrial Robot Suppliers Robot Users Safety System Integrators Industrial Robot Suppliers Special Interest Group This page is exclusively for the Industrial Robot Suppliers membership SIG Group Aims and Objectives The aims and objectives of this SIG are as follows: To promote better co-operation between supplier groups. To bring new supplier types into the association. Industrial Robot Suppliers SIG Membership Examples ABB Ltd Cloos (UK) Limited Comau UK Ltd Fanuc Robotics UK Ltd Kawasaki Robotics (UK) Ltd Kuka Welding Systems and Robot Ltd Mitsubishi Electric Europe bv Motoman Robotics (UK) Ltd Nachi (UK) Ltd Staubli Unimation Ltd System Devices Ltd     ");
array_files[92]=new Array(0,1,"./subgroups/education_special_interest_groups.html","2010-12-09","7K","British Automation & Robot Association Sub-Groups | BARA    ","     ","     "," British Automation & Robot Association Sub-Groups | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Special Interest Groups Advanced Robotics Aerospace Control System Security Education Industrial Robot Suppliers Robot Users Safety System Integrators Education & Training Special Interest Group This page is exclusively for Educational, Academic and Training membership Special Interest Group (SIG) GROUP AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To promote and encourage co-operation and communication between the many Academic groups in the UK with an interest in robotics. Please help us by emailing your requests and ideas for this area. EDUCATION AND TRAINING SIG MEMBERSHIP EXAMPLES Cranfield University Department of Trade and Industry The Open University Robotica Limited University of Birmingham Universidade do Minho University of Plymouth University of Warwick The Welding Institute     ");
array_files[93]=new Array(0,1,"./subgroups/control_system_security_special_interest_groups.html","2010-12-09","7K","British Automation & Robot Association Sub-Groups | BARA    ","     ","     "," British Automation & Robot Association Sub-Groups | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Special Interest Groups Advanced Robotics Aerospace Control System Security Education Industrial Robot Suppliers Robot Users Safety System Integrators Control System Security Special Interest Groups Overview The SIG is goal is to promote best practice in securing control systems and network architectures. With the convergence of control and IT environments, there are many advantages to utilising networks based upon internet technologies. However, the wider use of internet technologies has given rise to concerns regarding potential vulnerabilities and the impact upon control systems. Technology alone is not the answer. Defence in depth is the route to securing automation: Security is 20% technology, 80% process, policy and procedures. The key to improving security is reducing risk to acceptable levels. If you are interested in joining the Control System Security SIG please contact the SIG Chair, R Piggin, email: bara@bara.org.uk     ");
array_files[94]=new Array(0,1,"./subgroups/aerospace_special_interest_groups.html","2010-12-09","8K","British Automation & Robot Association Sub-Groups | BARA    ","     ","     "," British Automation & Robot Association Sub-Groups | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Special Interest Groups Advanced Robotics Aerospace Control System Security Education Industrial Robot Suppliers Robot Users Safety System Integrators Aerospace Special Interest Group This page is exclusively for the Aerospace SIG Group Objectives The effects of increasing cost pressures and ever more rigorous health and safety legislation are driving aerospace companies to switch from a manual and craft based manufacturing approach to a more automated and flexible method. However, many of the currently available automated systems do not meet the industrys requirements and the needs of individual companies are often seen in isolation rather than as having sector wide relevance. The Aerospace Special Interest Group has been founded to address these issues and to develop a greater understanding of the industrys specific requirements and the unique constraints within which it has to operate. Group Aims To provide a forum for the exchange of best practice and requirements between UK aerospace companies and automation equipment suppliers. To identify and exploit synergies across the sector and use these to generate critical mass for both automation users and suppliers. To identify potential collaborative research and development opportunities. Forthcoming Events: An open event will be held shortly to formally launch the group. Aerospace SIG Membership The SIG council is comprised of representatives from the UKs leading aerospace manufacturing companies. The current members include: BAE Systems Ltd. John Carrbery (jon.carberry@baesystems.com) Bombardier Aerospace PLC. Paul Frazer ( paul.frazer@aero.bombardier.com ) Airbus UK Mark Summers ( mark.summers@airbus.com ) The University of Nottingham. Phil Webb (Chair)( phil.webb@nottingham.ac.uk ) Membership: All membership enquiries should be directed to Dr. Phil Webb (phil.webb@nottingham.ac.uk)     ");
array_files[95]=new Array(0,1,"./subgroups/advanced_robotics_special_interest_groups.html","2010-12-09","6K","British Automation & Robot Association Sub-Groups | BARA    ","     ","     "," British Automation & Robot Association Sub-Groups | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Special Interest Groups Advanced Robotics Aerospace Control System Security Education Industrial Robot Suppliers Robot Users Safety System Integrators Advanced Robotics Special Interest Groups This page is exclusively for the Advanced Robotics SIG Group Aims and Objectives To promote communication amongst groups working in this area. To bring the advanced robotics world into the main stream of industry. Advanced Robotics SIG Membership Examples A E A Technology Plc Construction Robotics Limited E A Technology JET Joint Undertaking National Hyperbaric Centre Ltd Telebotic Systems RTS Advanced Robotics     ");
array_files[96]=new Array(0,1,"./news/news_archive_2009.html","2010-12-09","20K","BARA News Archive 2009 | BARA    ","     ","     "," BARA News Archive 2009 | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training News Archive News Archive 2009 News Archive 2008 News Archive 2007 News Archive 2006 News Archive 2005 News Archive 2004 News Archive 2003 News Archive 2002 News Archive 2001 Automation & Robotics News Archive 2009 Date Contributor Details Download 11/12/09 Pilz Advice from Pilz as the transition period for EN 954-1 is extended 23/10/09 Six axis robot launch represents major development in European robot market 30/09/09 IFR Executive Summary: World Robotics 2009 Industrial Robots & World Robotics 2009 Service Robots 30/09/09 IFR World Robotics 2009 Industrial Robots 30/09/09 IFR World Robotics 2009 Service Robots 12/08/09 Scorpion Scorpion uses Spy Cameras 27/07/09 Motoman Payback on robotic investment in less than 22 months 27/07/09 Motoman Insatiable demand for pizza Robot palletizes pizza cartons around the clock 20/07/09 Pilz Pilz has published a new booklet outlining its machinery safety courses and schedule for July to December 2009. 16/07/09 ABB How ABB robots are helping Honeytop Speciality Foods Ltd improve productivity and hygienic conditions 14/05/09 Kuka Latest Press Releases from KUKA 27/04/09 Rockwell Metrics that MatterHow to select the best measurement system and technology to optimise food and beverage manufacturing operations 17/04/09 ABB ABB wins frame order for 2,100 robotsFive-year agreement will enhance productivity at car maker BMW 14/04/09 Rockwell Managing Volatility Theme for the 10th International Life Sciences Symposium 14/04/09 Rockwell Device Integration Tools From Endress+Hauser and Rockwell Automation Help Reduce Project Life-Cycle Costs 06/04/09 Rockwell Rockwell Automation Introduces First-Ever Safety Relay for Motion Applications in Hazardous Areas 01/04/09 Rockwell System Integrator AND Automation joins Rockwell Automations new Recognised System Integrator Programme 17/03/09 Pilz Machinery safety questions and answers 17/03/09 Pilz Are you still using BS EN 954-1? 12/03/09 Pilz Machinery safety and the need to save money 12/03/09 Pilz Pilz discontinues PNOZ Classic range of safety relays 12/03/09 Rockwell Rockwell Automation Introduces FactoryTalk AssetCentre Machine Edition to Maximize Asset Investment and Minimize Downtime. 12/03/09 Fanuc Robot route stacks-up neatly for Marley Eternit Ltd, Burton-on-Trent (tile manufacturing plant). 12/03/09 KUKA KUKA Automation and Robotics appoints new UK General Sales Manager - Jeff Nowill. 05/03/09 Rockwell Rockwell Automation Announces Global Agreement With ProLeiT. 18/02/09 Rockwell Connected Components offering from Rockwell Automation delivers a simple, affordable control solution for machine builders. 03/02/09 Pilz Understanding the true value of free technical support. 03/02/09 Pilz Free booklet outlines machinery safety training courses. 03/02/09 Pilz Save money on top-quality safety light curtains. 03/02/09 Rockwell Rockwell launches software FactoryTalk VantagePoint Application for Web-based reporting of Plant-floor data. 29/01/09 Scorpion Vision Scorpion Vision 3D create stereo vision for robots to build an objects 3D model in space 29/01/09 Rockwell Rockwell Automation Launches Web-HMI FactoryTalk ViewPoint software displays fully scalable, animated Web applications from existing FactoryTalk View applications. 27/01/09 BARA BARA involved in establishing open doctoral training network for research in developmental and cognitive robotics for humanoid platforms. 20/01/09 Fanuc Robots take essential role at King Automative; Robots are seen as an essential resource to compete with overseas businesses. 06/01/09 KUKA KUKA, Europes largest robot manufacturer, celebrates its 35th anniversary in the UK and wins another accolade for the Titan, the worlds strongest 6-axis industrial robot. 06/01/09 The Government The Government, last month. launched Solutions for Business - funded by government, a national package of publicly funded business support products.     ");
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array_files[105]=new Array(0,1,"./members/webster_griffin.html","2010-12-09","7K","Webster Griggin Ltd | BARA    ","     ","     "," Webster Griggin Ltd | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Office Address Contact Webster Griffin Ltd Name: Mark Wilson Farningham Road Job Title: Director Crowborough E: info@webstergriffin.com East Sussex T: +44 (0)1892 664250 TN6 2JD F: +44 (0)1892 664340 W: www.webstergriffin.com Webster Griffin are the UK distributor and integrator for Okura palletizing robots. They engineer palletizing or de-palletizing cells and turnkey conveying systems. Okura robots have been developed to perform palletizing and de-palletizing functions, every robot is supplied with Okuras unique OXPA self teach software, so that it is simple for clients to change/update palletizing pattern programmes. If the carton, pack or sack dimension changes, clients use OXPA to load, simulate and select the best new palletising programme themselves. Therefore, with an Okura it is quick and cost effective to operate a totally flexible fully automatic palletizing facility. The Okura A1600 III is currently the fastest palletizing robot in Europe - but in October 2009 will be superseded by the A1800 III which can palletize 1600 x 25kg bags/hour. Webster Griffin provide their clients with total system support, including:- design, mechanical and electrical engineering, programming and training. After sales support is provided by the technical team, spares department and service engineers.     ");
array_files[106]=new Array(0,1,"./members/weber_automatic_assembly.html","2010-12-09","6K","Weber Automatic Assembly Systems Ltd | BARA    ","     ","     "," Weber Automatic Assembly Systems Ltd | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Office Address Contact Weber Automatic Assembley Systems Ltd Name: James Mayo Landscape Close Job Title: Weston Business Park E: sales@weberautomation.com Weston-on-the-Green T: +44 (0)1869 343688 Oxfordshire F: +44 (0)1869 343699 OX25 3SX W: www.weberautomatic.com Our business is the design, manufacture, supply and support of machines that will automate your fastening process. Weber specialise in automatically fed screw, nut or pin insertion spindles and systems. Our machines are designed for arduous industrial environments and range from single hand held spindles through to robot or machine mounted systems for complete automated production lines. The spindles can be specified with minimal process control or electronic torque, angle and depth monitoring for complete quality assurance.     ");
array_files[107]=new Array(0,1,"./members/vuototecnica.html","2010-12-09","6K","Vuototecnica UK Limited | BARA    ","     ","     "," Vuototecnica UK Limited | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Office Address Contact Vuototecnica UK Limited Name: Jonathan Plumb Unit 3 Royal Oak Court Job Title: Royal Oak Way E: jonathan@vuototecnica.co.uk Daventry T: +44(0)1327 311112 NN11 8PQ F: +44(0)1327 871800 W: www.vuototecnica.co.uk Vuototecnica manufacture the most comprehensive vacuum equipment and component range in Europe, if not the World, including: vacuum pumps and vacuum pumpsets vacuum venturi generators vacuum suction cups and filters vacuum regulators, valves and gauges vacuum lifting heads specialists in centralised vacuum ring main systems Total vacuum problem solving solutions for your vacuum applications offering alternatives to brands such as Busch, Becker, Gardner Denver, Nash Elmo, Piab, Reitschle, Smalz and Unigripper.     ");
array_files[108]=new Array(0,1,"./members/tqc.html","2010-12-09","6K","ABB Robotics | BARA    ","     ","     "," ABB Robotics | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Office Address Contact TQC Name: Mark Jones Hooton Street Job Title: Carlton Road E: sales@tqc.co.uk Nottingham T: +44 (0) 115 950 3561 NG3 2NJ F: W: www.tqc.co.uk Designers and manufacturers of assembly and test equipment for special purpose applications. Working for over 25 years in all industries including automotive and medical / pharmaceutical. From design and development and consultancy work to large system installations. Leak testing machines and leak detection systems, sole UK distributor for Nolek leak test instruments. Specialist knowledge of leak test fixture and seal design. Assembly and test solutions including fully automated, semi-automatic, linear and rotary systems, bespoke pick and place mechanisms to robot integration. Custom built engineering solutions supplied to customer specifications using inhouse facilities. GAMP experience, fully managed projects, experienced engineering staff. Every aspect of electrical, mechanical and software design, together with project development and manufacture is conducted on site, we are able to take full responsibility for your automation projects.     ");
array_files[109]=new Array(0,1,"./members/tm_robotics.html","2010-12-09","6K","ABB Robotics | BARA    ","     ","     "," ABB Robotics | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Office Address Contact TM Robotics (Europe) LTD Name: Nigel Smith Unit 15 Job Title: The Weltech Centre Ridgeway E: nigel@tmrobotics.co.uk Welwyn Garden City T: +44 (0) 1707 871535 Herts F: +44 (0) 1707 393959 AL7 2AA W: www.tmrobotics.co.uk TM Robotics (Europe) LTD is responsible for the sales, promotion & support of Toshiba machines industrial robots throughout Europe. TM specializes in the supply of 4/5 axis Scara and Cartesian robots, both of which are ideally suited to assembly, pick and place handling and machine load/unload applications     ");
array_files[110]=new Array(0,1,"./members/staubli.html","2010-12-09","6K","STÄUBLI (UK) Ltd | BARA    ","     ","     "," STÄUBLI (UK) Ltd | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Office Address Contact Staubli (UK) Ltd Name: Paul Stone Hortonwood Job Title: 30 Lodge Park E: p.stone@staubli.com Telford T: +44 (0) 1952 671917 TF1 7ET F: +44 (0) 1952 608579 W: www.staubli.com Staubli is first & foremost a name associated with automation - inheritor of a long history of motion control expertise, RX robots represent speed, precision & reliability. Their work envelope, dexterity and powerful programming language enable them to perform a wide variety of industrial applications at a competitive price.     ");
array_files[111]=new Array(0,1,"./members/sick.html","2010-12-09","6K","SICK (UK) Ltd | BARA    ","     ","     "," SICK (UK) Ltd | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Office Address Contact SICK (UK) Ltd Name: Tim Stokes Waldkirch House Job Title: 39 Hedley Road E: info@sick.co.uk St Albans T: +44 (0)1727 831121 Herts F: +44 (0)1727 856767 AL1 5BN W: www.sick.co.uk SICK has over 50 years of experience in sensor technology and is one of the leading sensor manufacturers, with more than 4000 employees in over 20 countries worldwide. SICK manufacture and supply an ever expanding range of highly developed products to aid the smooth running of factory automation process - Industrial Sensors, Machine Safety Systems and Auto Ident devices.     ");
array_files[112]=new Array(0,1,"./members/scorpion_vision.html","2010-12-09","6K","Scorpion Vision Ltd | BARA    ","     ","     "," Scorpion Vision Ltd | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Office Address Contact Scorpion Vision Ltd Name: Paul Wilson Unit 1, Solent Works Job Title: North Close E: contact@scorpionvision.co.uk Lymington T: +44(0)1590 679333 Hampshire F: +44(0)8706 224092 SO41 9BU W: www.scorpionvision.co.uk Scorpion Vision is a company that specialises in image processing software, specifically machine vision. They have a symbiotic relationship with Tordivel AS of Norway and Tordivel AB of Sweden and are supported by these companies in their geographical locations. Their vision software is the foundation of their business but as a natural extension to this they also supply digital industrial cameras for a broad range of applications. The unique position of Scorpion Vision in the industrial imaging marketplace means that they are alone in being able to offer a complete package for any industrial imaging application using the most powerful Windows based machine vision software available along with some of the best CCD and CMOS imaging devices around. Scorpion Vision is for robot integrators: No programming required, high accuracy and powerful 2D and 3D Robot Vision support. Supports all standard robots.     ");
array_files[113]=new Array(0,1,"./members/schunk.html","2010-12-09","6K","Schunk Intec Limited | BARA    ","     ","     "," Schunk Intec Limited | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Office Address Contact Schunk Intec Limited Name: John Heindel Cromwell Business Centre Job Title: 10 Howard Way, Interchange Park E: john.heindel@schunk.com Newport Pagnell T: +44 (0)1908 611127 MK16 9QS F: +44 (0)1908 615525 W: www.schunk.com Schunk Intec is the UK subsidiary of the German Engineering company Schunk GmbH. Schunk is the leading manufacturer of pneumatic and electronic gripper and swivel units together with linear axis systems and modular automation components. With our comprehensive product range and ability to supply individual standard gripping modules or bespoke complex assemblies that are based upon standard components, we are able to provide solutions to the most challenging product handling problems. Particularly for the packaging industries we are supplying components and complete solutions, which assure speed, precision and shorter installation times. Schunk also manufactures and markets a range of products and devices which ensure maximum utilization of industrial robot systems; these include collision and overload protection and automatic tool-changing systems.     ");
array_files[114]=new Array(0,1,"./members/ru_robots.html","2010-12-09","7K","RU Robots Limited | BARA    ","     ","     "," RU Robots Limited | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Office Address Contact R U Robots Ltd Name: Geoff Pegman PO Box 248 Job Title: Manchester E: geoff.pegman@rurobots.co.uk M28 1WF T: +44 (0)161 799 3898 F: +44 (0)161 703 3745 W: www.rurobots.co.uk R.U.Robots Limited is a small, specialised, high technology engineering company specialising in the application and development of advanced robotics and cognitive science techniques. R.U.Robots core skills are in the development of control systems and Human Computer Interfaces (HCI) for advanced manipulator and mobile robots and in the selection, assessment and training of operators for advanced robots. R.U.Robots key markets are Defence, Nuclear, Surgery Robots, Food and Aerospace, although the Company services a wide range of application areas. Although R.U.Robots is a relatively new company, the senior staff have been continuously involved with advanced robotics dating back to the setting up of the National Advanced Robotics Research Centre in 1988 and have been involved in major UK developments in the areas of teleoperation, control of kinematically redundant manipulators and collision avoidance systems. R.U. Robots has strong links with UK Universities and other, small high technology companies, enabling it to put together a wide portfolio of technology solutions. The Company provides UK representation to the International Advanced Robotics Programmes and the ESA Advisory Groups on Advanced Robotics. Additionally the Company also provides representation to the IEE Professional Network on Robotics and Mechatronics and the British Automation & Robot Association (BARA) Advanced Robotics Special Interest Group.     ");
array_files[115]=new Array(0,1,"./members/rockwell_automation.html","2010-12-09","8K","Rockwell Automation Ltd | BARA    ","     ","     "," Rockwell Automation Ltd | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Office Address Contact Rockwell Automation Ltd Name: Andrea Burt Pitfield Job Title: Kiln Farm E: aburt@ra.rockwell.com Milton Keynes T: +44 (0)870 242 5004 MK11 3DR F: +44 (0)1908 261917 W: www.rockwellautomation.co.uk Whether youre looking for products to control a single machine or to integrate an entire enterprise, you need a supplier who can help you turn automation, information and power control into a competitive advantage. We will help you get your products and services to market faster, reduce costs, better utilise power and plant-floor assets, and minimise risks in your manufacturing environment. Extend Your Performance Gains Through Integrated Architecture You can extend your product performance gains across your business with Rockwell Automation Integrated Architecture - the only integrated control and information platform that runs discrete, motion, drives, process and safety control - assuring that different automation technologies work together. Solutions For Your IndustryWhen you choose Rockwell Automation, you engage a team of experts who have helped streamline processes in a wide range of industries around the world - with a long history of expertise in project installations and complex problem-solving. For example: PROCESS SOLUTIONS Consumer-driven industries, such as life sciences, home, personal care and chemicals, food and beverage depend on our solutions to help manage demand variability, rapid system reconfiguration and regulatory compliance. Heavy resource-driven industries, for instance, mining, oil and gas, forestry/pulp and paper and metals rely on our power and energy management solutions, Industrial Combustion and Power Generation, Intelligent Motor Control and advanced Condition Monitoring technology to improve efficiency and keep critical assets up and running. SAFETY SOLUTIONSDesigning a safe plant requires expertise coupled with the right solution. Protect your people, machinery and environment with an integrated safety system from Rockwell Automation. We understand your factory floor challenges and how to help you implement safety solutions that meet your goals, using the broadest safety portfolio available in the world. Products designed and built to global standards for high reliability, stability and quality. SERVICES & SUPPORTOptimise Your Automation Assets to Meet Your Production and Business Goals. Through Rockwell Automation Services & Support, you can define and implement a maintenance strategy with the right combination of predictive, preventive and reactive elements to achieve your goals. Our Services & Support portfolio is delivered through an integrated, global network of remanufacturing facilities, exchange hubs, onsite support dispatch centres, training classrooms, remote support centres, and online tools. Through this network, you can obtain the technical information and resources you need to optimise the performance and utilisation of your automation equipment - and improve your top and bottom line.     ");
array_files[116]=new Array(0,1,"./members/robotic_engineering.html","2010-12-09","6K","Robotic Engineering | BARA    ","     ","     "," Robotic Engineering | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Office Address Contact Robotic Engineering Name: Oliver Barsby 7 Highmeres Road Job Title: Leicester E: info@roboticengineering.co.uk Leicestershire T: +44(0)116 274 1587 LE4 9LZ F: +44(0)116 276 2060 W: www.roboticengineering.co.uk Robotic Engineering offer a complete robotic solution from design and build, tooling and installation in a multitude of levels of industry from large scale automotive component manufacturers that are multi robot users to small single robot applications. Customer Sector: Automotive Welding and Fabrication Rail Products Plastic Trimming Wood Bedroom Furniture Engine Components Building Products Food Industry Plastic Mould Handling Palletizing and Handling CNC Machine Loaders     ");
array_files[117]=new Array(0,1,"./members/rna_automation.html","2010-12-09","6K","RNA Automation | BARA    ","     ","     "," RNA Automation | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Office Address Contact RNA Automation Limited Name: Ying Zhang Hayward Industrial Park Job Title: Tameside Drive E: yingz@rna-uk.com Castle Bromwich T: +44 (0)121 749 2566 Birmingham F: +44 (0)121 749 6217 B35 7AG W: www.rna-uk.com RNA are the sole agents in the UK & Ireland for the SVIA range of vision guided robotic systems. SVIA robotic handling systems will automate your production lines where small batch runs and sensitive, difficult components have normally been impossible or to costly to automate.     ");
array_files[118]=new Array(0,1,"./members/pilz_automation.html","2010-12-09","7K","Pilz Automation Technology | BARA    ","     ","     "," Pilz Automation Technology | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Office Address Contact Pilz Automation Technology Name: Stewart Robinson Willow House Job Title: Medlicott House, Oakley E: S.Robinson@pilz.co.uk Hay Business Park T: +44 (0)1536 460766 Corby, Northants F: +44 (0)1536 460866 NN18 9NF W: www.pilz.com Pilz Automation Technology develops, manufactures and supplies process and automation control products for use wherever there is a requirement to ensure the safety of plant, personnel or the environment. Included in the range are: safety relays; configurable safety controllers; programmable safety systems (safety PLCs) for use with or without the SafetyBUS p safe, open industrial fieldbus network; mechanically actuated and non-contact guard switches; safety light curtains; 3D vision-based safety sensors; emergency stop switches; conventional and touchscreen operator interfaces; plus control and monitoring relays for non-safety applications. In addition, Pilz provides safety-related services, such as training, engineering and consultancy. Pilz Automation Technology is the UK daughter company of Pilz GmbH & Co KG, a family-owned German company with global operations. Since its foundation in 1948, Pilz has remained at the forefront of safety technology, launching the first safety relay, the first programmable safety system, the first safe, open fieldbus system (SafetyBUS p), the first solid-state safety relay, the first software-configurable modular safety controller and the first safe camera system for monitoring three-dimensional zones. Future developments will see safety technology being integrated more closely with standard control, such as in servo drives with safety functionality.     ");
array_files[119]=new Array(0,1,"./members/olympus_technologies.html","2010-12-09","6K","Olympus Technologies Ltd | BARA    ","     ","     "," Olympus Technologies Ltd | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Office Address Contact Olympus Technologies Name: John Smith Melbourne Works Job Title: 8 Firth Street E: info@olympustechnologies.co.uk Huddersfield T: +44 (0)1484 514513 HD1 3BA F: +44 (0)1484 435027 W: www.olympustechnologies.co.uk Olympus Technologies is the sales and service company for Reis Robotics in the UK and the Republic of Ireland. Reis specialises in high performance robots and complex system integration. Working with Reis and other automation partners, Olympus can also design and install complete turnkey systems. Typical Reis robot applications include diecasting automation, plastics moulding automation, laser welding & cutting, arc welding & cutting, machine tending, parts assembly & handling, palletising and machining. Reis also manufacture precision trim presses and spotting & try-out presses. Olympus can supply a comprehensive range of welding and cutting machines for both automated and manual systems. As well as own range MIG machines and plasma cutting machines, Olympus is a UK agent for Ess and Kjellberg. Olympus is the UK agent for Dinse Welding Systems, offering high quality welding torches and accessories for manual and automated systems. Dinses product range includes innovative solutions, including flat wire welding and precision laser welding wire feed systems.     ");
array_files[120]=new Array(0,1,"./members/norman_data_defense.html","2010-12-09","10K","Norman Data Defense Systems | BARA    ","     ","     "," Norman Data Defense Systems | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Office Address Contact Norman Data Defense Systems Name: David Robinson Exchange House Job Title: 494 Midsummer Boulevard E: david.robinson@norman.com Milton Keynes T: 01908847413 BUCKINGHAMSHIRE F: 08701202901 MK9 2EA W: As manufacturing systems continue to become more and more integrated with enterprise systems, the proprietary technology that once formed the plant floor is now making way for standardised architecture with TCP/IP based networks replacing the outdated coaxial and twisted pair networks. Whilst the benefits of such a convergence are enormous, the once isolated plant floor has now become exposed to a whole host of security risks including malware attacks. Malware attacks whether direct or indirect, are a real threat to manufacturers who wish to avoid the interruptions to production that is often caused by simple malware infection. And the cost associated with an interruption to production as a direct result of malware indeed is high. Given the fact that 84% of very large businesses and 43% of large businesses reported a malicious code infection, the dangers that manufacturing systems now face are very real. Corporate security measures not sufficient to protect productionWith many manufacturing systems now connected to the corporate networks, a large number of IT departments within manufacturing companies are relying on firewalls at the perimeter or in between the business and plant networks to protect themselves. However, these simple security measures are not enough to prevent todays type of malware attack which can bypass firewalls with relative ease. Recent research reports have found that nearly 40% of all such types of incident within manufacturing were transmitted from the business network to the manufacturing system, a clear indicator that standard corporate IT security is not protecting plant systems effectively. Introducing Norman Network Protection for ManufacturingNorman Network Protection is the ideal solution for protecting your manufacturing systems from costly malware infections. Operating as network device, NNP essentially provides an invisible layer of malware protection between the manufacturing system network and any internal or external connections. It can be positioned anywhere within the manufacturing network infrastructure and requires no network adaptation, providing for a fast and trouble free installation. Capable of monitoring both the inbound and outbound data traffic from the network that it protects, NNP can contain any malware incidents to a single point or area, and prevent widespread infections from business networks to production or vice versa. System delays - not a problemSimilar proxy based solutions have several drawbacks. The most important consequence is the delays introduced to the data traffic by the proxy itself. A proxy based system holds back the data in order for it to be checked, this often can cause system delays which cannot be tolerated within a manufacturing network that needs to operate in real time. NNP avoids such problems by using stream based scanning techniques to scan the data traffic in real time and forwarding immediately. PreventionWhen the NNP detects a malicious file in transfer on your network, it actively terminates the file transfer and blocks the specific network path to prevent other users or systems from accessing the same file. The source computer remains operational with no further access to the malicious file TransparencyNNP operates on the packet layer in the network, and is transparent to the IP traffic. No IP reconfiguration of your network is needed, just add an address for the administration interface and the NNP is instantly protecting your network. ReportingThe NNP gives you real time statistics and reports, presenting detected and blocked malware, system statistics and network statistics. The NNPs message handling system can send you incident emails and report to an operations center by using SNMP. About NormanCelebrating our 25th anniversary in 2009, Norman is a highly regarded IT security company offering world class solutions to home users, small businesses, corporates, and other large organisations throughout the world. Through our unique SandBox technology Norman leads the way in proactive IT Security and malware forensics.     ");
array_files[121]=new Array(0,1,"./members/nachi.html","2010-12-09","6K","Nachi Europe UK Branch | BARA    ","     ","     "," Nachi Europe UK Branch | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Office Address Contact Nachi Europe UK Branch Name: Richard Shields Unit 7, Junction Six Industrial Estate Job Title: Electric Avenue E: rshields@nachi.co.uk Birmingham T: 0121 250 1895 B6 7JJ F: 0121 250 1899 W: www.nachi.co.uk Nachi Europe U.K. Branch is an Industrial robot supplier. Nachi supply robots with payloads ranging from 5 kg to 700 kg. We provide sales, support and training for our products. Our windows based AX controller is very diverse and easy to use making integration for automation systems simple.     ");
array_files[122]=new Array(0,1,"./members/motoman_robotics.html","2010-12-09","6K","Motoman Robotics (UK) Ltd | BARA    ","     ","     "," Motoman Robotics (UK) Ltd | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Office Address Contact Motoman Robotics (UK) Ltd Name: Kate Zwartouw Unit 2, Johnson Park Job Title: Wildmere Industrial Estate E: kate.zwartouw@motoman.co.uk Banbury T: +44 (0)1295 272755 Oxon F: +44 (0)1295 267127 OX16 3JU W: www.motoman.se MOTOMAN Robotics is the world leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of industrial robots and robotized automation systems for a wide range of applications. World-wide over 150,000 MOTOMAN robots have been installed making MOTOMAN the worlds leading industrial robots and solutions provider. MOTOMAN has consistently been at the forefront of technological development in robotics and new MOTOMAN robot models are continually being developed. MOTOMAN has recently developed humanlike robots with one and two arms based on a completely new technological concept. With this revolutionary development , MOTOMAN becomes the trendsetter for a new generation of industrial robots. The new robot models, the 13-axis dual-arm MOTOMA DA-10 (10kg payload), MOTOMAN DA-20 (20kg payload) and the seven-axis MOTOMAN-IA20 with a payload of 20 kg, are ideal for automating assembly and handling operations.     ");
array_files[123]=new Array(0,1,"./members/mitsubishi_electric.html","2010-12-09","6K","Mitsubishi Electric - Automation Systems Division - UK | BARA    ","     ","     "," Mitsubishi Electric - Automation Systems Division - UK | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Office Address Contact Automation Systems Division - UK Name: Barry Weller Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V Job Title: Travellers Lane E: automation@meuk.mee.com Hatfield T: +44 (0)1707 276100 Herts F: +44 (0) 1707 278695 AL10 8XB W: www.mitsubishi-automation.co.uk Mitsubishi Electric is one of the worlds largest automation suppliers. Quality, reliability along with the simple connectivity of our product range has helped Mitsubishi Electric to be a leading industrial robot and control product supplier in the UK for over 25 years. Mitsubishis robot products include a comprehensive range of vertical and SCARA robots. They are fully integrated with our wide range of automation products including Programmable Logic Controllers, Graphic Operator Terminals and Servo products. Mitsubishis powerful robot controller includes a full range of functions such as palletising, vision, compliance control, conveyer tracking and crash detection. Our services includes project support, sales, service and training.     ");
array_files[124]=new Array(0,1,"./members/kuka.html","2010-12-09","7K","Kuka Welding Systems & Robots Ltd | BARA    ","     ","     "," Kuka Welding Systems & Robots Ltd | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Office Address Contact Kuka Welding Systems and Robots Ltd Name: Hereward Rise Job Title: Halesowen E: sales@kuka.co.uk West Midlands T: +44 (0)121 585 0800 B62 8AN F: +44 (0)121 585 0900 W: www.kuka.co.uk KUKA Automation + Robotics is the UKs leading supplier of high technology industrial robots and automated production systems. Established in the UK for 35 years, KUKA Automation + Robotics, part of KUKA AG, Europes largest robot manufacturer, is the leading supplier of high technology industrial robots and automated production systems. As Europes number 1 robot manufacturer with over 85,000 robots in the field, KUKA is the first choice for providing turnkey solutions for a wide variety of automation requirements. KUKA boast the largest range of robots; they are capable of handling payloads from 3Kg up to 1000Kg for a huge range of applications, with 4-axis Scara to 6-axis slim jointed robots. The complete range has a synergy of control language and architecture. They are used by many well-known names in the UK manufacturing industry in diverse sectors such as aerospace, automotive, construction materials, electronics, food processing, healthcare, logistics and plastics. Typical applications include machine tending, order picking and assembly, packaging, palletising and welding. KUKAs flexible robots can be mounted on machines, ceilings or linear tracks and can work in even the most challenging environments such as clean rooms, cold stores or foundries. They are supplied with PC-based controllers which offer unparalleled power and simplicity for easy programming and operation. Automated production systems can incorporate the latest conveyor and vision system technology packages. KUKA provides a wide variety of engineering services which not only include 2D and 3D design, robot and system integration, process analysis and cycle time study but also on-site technical support, servicing, remote internet diagnosis, technical query telephone helpline and a comprehensive spares facility. An experienced sales team based at KUKAs headquarters in Halesowen provides a complete project management and consultancy service.     ");
array_files[125]=new Array(0,1,"./members/kawasaki_robot.html","2010-12-09","6K","Kawasaki Robot | BARA    ","     ","     "," Kawasaki Robot | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Office Address Contact Kawasaki Robotics (UK) LTD Name: Jim Carr Units 6 & 7 Easter Court Job Title: Europa Boulevard E: sales@kawasakirobot.co.uk Westbrook T: +44 (0)1925 713000 Warrington F: +44 (0)1925 713001 WA5 7ZB W: www.kawasakirobot.co.uk Kawasaki Robot:a World leader in the manufacture of Industrial Robots with over 70,000 units working World Wide and around 1,800 of these within the U.K. The range from Kawasaki is the most complete in the business and offers payloads from 3kg through to 500kg with many specialist application variants for palletising, painting, clean room, wash down and general industry; all fully supported through application engineering, after sales service, training and spare parts.     ");
array_files[126]=new Array(0,1,"./members/fanuc_robotics.html","2010-12-09","6K","FANUC Robotics (UK) Ltd | BARA    ","     ","     "," FANUC Robotics (UK) Ltd | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Office Address Contact Fanuc Robotics (UK) Ltd Name: Angela Ridley Seven Stars Industrial Estate Job Title: Quinn Close E: sales@fanucrobotics.co.uk Coventry T: +44 (0)2476 639669 CV3 4LB F: +44 (0)2476 304333 W: www.fanucrobotics.co.uk Fanuc Robotics are suppliers of industrial robots and Integrated Robotic Process solutions for manufacturing. We provide our customers with practical automated solutions for a wide range of applications, including welding, metal fabrication, paint/finishing, sealing, palletising, packaging, material handling, machine load/unload and material removal.     ");
array_files[127]=new Array(0,1,"./members/cloos.html","2010-12-09","6K","Cloos UK Ltd | BARA    ","     ","     "," Cloos UK Ltd | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Office Address Contact Cloos UK Ltd Name: Ian Beech Wulfran Trading Estate Job Title: Stafford Road E: i.beech@cloos.co.uk or sales@cloos.co.uk Wolverhampton T: +44 (0)1902 711201 WV10 6HR F: +44 (0)1902 711376 W: www.cloos.co.uk CLOOS are a single source worldwide manufacturer of manual and automated welding solutions and associated technologies. CLOOS are the leading worldwide supplier of high speed tandem welding technology and at the forefront of automated welding application development, such as Cold Process, Hybrid Laser, Offline Programming through to complete robotic data management systems and adaptive laser seam tracking.     ");
array_files[128]=new Array(0,1,"./members/cenfra.html","2010-12-09","6K","CenFRA Ltd | BARA    ","     ","     "," CenFRA Ltd | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Office Address Contact CenFRA Ltd Name: Nigel Hall No 1 Crompton Business Park Job Title: Crompton Road E: enquiries@cenfra.co.uk Doncaster T: +44 (0)1302 765680 South Yorkshire F: +44 (0)1302 765689 DN2 4PJ W: www.cenfra.co.uk CenFRA Ltd is an independent, not-for-profit resource facility offering impartial advice, guidance and expertise to the UKs Food and Drink industry on affordable, automated and robotic solutions within processing and food assembly. It aims to improve the competitiveness, profitability and sustainability of companies by Introducing companies to robotics and automation through technical audits, identification of opportunities and practical independent advice on equipment and sutability Designing individual bespoke solutions and prototypes Promoting skills training for the whole workforce with learning packages, workshops and seminars Providing information on, and access to, industry best practice, latest technologies and innovative developments Researching generic industry issues The company also provides at its Doncaster premises a permanent showcase demonstration facility on current robotic and automation equipment specifically designed for food - related processing tasks.     ");
array_files[129]=new Array(0,1,"./members/barr_paatz.html","2010-12-09","6K","Barr & Paatz Industrial Automation Ltd | BARA    ","     ","     "," Barr & Paatz Industrial Automation Ltd | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Office Address Contact Barr & Paatz Industrial Automation Ltd Name: Stirling Paatz 7 - 11 Paragon Units, Ford Road Job Title: Totnes Industrial Estate E: s.paatz@barr-paatz.co.uk Totnes T: +44 (0)1803 866607 Devon F: TQ9 5LQ W: www.barr-paatz.co.uk Barr & Paatz Industrial Automation Ltd are distributors and system Integrators for Bosch and Mitsubishi Industrial Robots, with extensive experience in the design and supply of turnkey automation for many major manufacturers in industry sectors ranging from Car Components to Contact Lenses. All Mechanical, Electrical and Electronic design and manufacture is carried out in-house as are all PLC, PC and Robot programming tasks. We are able to simulate Robotic systems using Cosimir and complete production lines using Simul8.     ");
array_files[130]=new Array(0,1,"./members/axelent.html","2010-12-09","6K","Axelent Limited | BARA    ","     ","     "," Axelent Limited | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Office Address Contact Axelent Limited Name: Marcel Darroch-Davies Unit 9 County Park Job Title: Shrivenham Road E: marcel@axelent.com Swindon T: +44 (0)1793 523535 Wiltshire F: +44 (0)1793 432424 SN1 2NR W: www.axelent.com Axelent designs, manufactures, and installs machine guarding for use the in the automation and robotics industry.     ");
array_files[131]=new Array(0,1,"./members/automation_experts.html","2010-12-09","6K","Automation Experts Ltd | BARA    ","     ","     "," Automation Experts Ltd | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Office Address Contact Automation Experts Ltd Name: Eliot Park Innovation Centre Job Title: Eliot Business Park E: info@automationexperts.co.uk 4 Barling Way T: +44 (0)2476 796666 Nuneaton, Warwickshire F: +44 (0)2476 796667 CV10 7RH W: www.automationexperts.co.uk Automation & Information Technology have brought massive benefits to manufacturing and process industries, allowing automation to develop to a scale that could only have been dreamt about a generation ago. The need for constant innovation, forward planning and investment remain prominent; At Automation Experts our philosophy is clear, spanning all of the principal Manufacturing, Processing and Utility sectors with additional cover to Systems Integrators, Machinery OEMs and Consultancies we are dedicated to providing expert solutions for ever changing requirements.     ");
array_files[132]=new Array(0,1,"./members/as_interface.html","2010-12-09","7K","AS-i Expert Alliance | BARA    ","     ","     "," AS-i Expert Alliance | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Office Address Contact AS-i Expert Alliance Name: Peter Cheetham 2 Wharf Street Job Title: Chairman Newcastle Under Lyme E: info@as-interface.co.uk Staffordshire T: 0844 499 4451 ST5 1JZ F: 01782 619909 W: www.as-interface.co.uk The AS-Interface Expert Alliance is responsible for promoting and developing the use of the AS-Interface networking protocol in UK automation systems, in applications ranging from basic conveyor systems to process control and advanced functional safety. It is supported by leading UK vendors and suppliers. As well as encouraging the use of AS-i in industral automation, the Alliance provides no obligation support for designers, end users, integrators and maintainers of AS-interface. This site provides a rich and growing resource for all aspects of AS-Interface, from basic pneumatics through process control to advanced functional safety, all based on the famous Yellow Cable. Membership of the Expert Alliance is open to all users and vendors of AS-i products and services and offers many benefits including the chance to become an Alliance Expert. FREEPHONE 0800 169 2331 may be used to seek immediate without obligation assistance from an Alliance Expert. Alternatively, questions can be asked via the Web Site at www.as-interface.co.uk using our online Technical Forum. Over 13,000,000 AS-i field devices are installed and proven globally so AS-Interface is a leader in industrial communications today.     ");
array_files[133]=new Array(0,1,"./members/applied_computing.html","2010-12-09","6K","Applied Computing & Engineering Ltd | BARA    ","     ","     "," Applied Computing & Engineering Ltd | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Office Address Contact Applied Computing & Engineering Ltd Name: Mr Yash Khandhia Daresbury Science & Innovation Campus Job Title: Keckwick Lane E: info@acel.co.uk Daresbury T: +44 (0)1925 606400 Cheshire F: +44 (0)1925 606411 WA4 4FS W: www.acel.co.uk Applied Computing and Engineering Limited (AC&E) supplies powerful computer-based simulation technology for robots and CNC machines. CSR (CimStation Robotics) was desgined from the outset to simulate multiple commercial robots or robotic devices on both PC and UNIX platforms. It allows the creation of a virtual assembly line in which CSR accurately simulates interactions between workcell components to optimise equipment selection. For programme verification of CNC machines, AC&E offers SoftMachines CNC simulation software allowing NC programmers and operators to visualise in real-time the entire machining operation including tools, fixtures, palletisers and parts. AC&Es Design and Engineering Hubs, provide access to Catia, UGS, Pro-E and other CAD systems via direct translators. AC&E supplies simulation solutions to the automotive, aerospace and engineering sector in general.     ");
array_files[134]=new Array(0,1,"./members/abb_robotics.html","2010-12-09","6K","ABB Robotics | BARA    ","     ","     "," ABB Robotics | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Office Address Contact ABB Robotics Name: Nigel Platt Auriga House Job Title: Precedent Drive E: nigel.platt@gb.abb.com Rooksley T: +44 (0)1908 350300 Milton Keynes F: MK13 8QP W: www.abb.com ABB Robotics are the UK market leader in the supply of Robots & Robot Systems. We help our UK customers to improve their manufacturing productivity & profitability with Robotic Solutions in a wide range of Industrial applications. These include: Robot Welding, Machine Tending, Handling, Picking Packing Palletizing, Robot Coating & Painting, Surface Finishing, Grinding & Polishing. All of our Robots & Robot Systems are backed up by the UKs largest Robot Service Organisation. ABB Robotics is part of the global ABB Power & Automation Group. Our services include; Robot Based Automation, Robot Systems, Robot Welding Systems, Robot Painting, Robot Training, Robot Preventative Maintenance, Robot Service, Used Robots, Robot Reconditioning, Second-hand Robots, Productivity Improvement of Robots.     ");
array_files[135]=new Array(0,1,"./members/aa_robotics.html","2010-12-09","8K","AA Robotics | BARA    ","     ","     "," AA Robotics | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Office Address Contact AA Robotics Name: Neil Billingham Unit 2 Farmbrough Close Job Title: Stocklake E: nbillingham@aylesbury-automation.co.uk Aylesbury T: +44 (0)1296 314300 HP20 1DQ F: +44 (0)1296 421625 W: www.aarobotics.co.uk AA Robotics specialises in the full design and integration of flexible automation systems utilising robots and vision (often linked) to achieve the best possible return on each customers investment. AA Robotics is the UK & Ireland system Partner for the range of DENSO robots. DENSO specialise in highly accurate, 4 & 6 axis units, with a range of reaches from 350 mm to 1,300 mm and payloads from 5 Kg up to 20 Kg. The superb design of DENSO robots has produced robust, reliable and very lightweight arms, which gives low inertia forces allowing them to be easily integrated into machine applications. They are fast and precise with repeatability down to 0.015 mm and a standard test cycle time as low as 0.29 seconds. Mean time failure modes are 150,000 hours for 4 axis units and 60,000 hours for 6 axis units. DENSO robots are available in standard IP45 housings or IP65 for more arduous installations or as a full CLEAN ROOM specification. The 6 and 4 axis robots both use the same range of space saving controllers enabling easy specification for each application saving, energy, space and cost and keeping commonality across your factory. DENSO is one of the largest manufacturers and users of small assembly robots in the world. World population of DENSO robots is in excess of 35,000 units. AA Robotics are pleased to help, support and supply robots to OEM companies for integration into there own machines. AA Robotics are a fast expanding and supported division of Aylesbury Automation Limited, who have over 40 years experience in producing parts feeding, orientation and handling systems and the manufacture of special purpose machines (including robot systems). AA Robotics can help with: Conceptual Design 3D simulation of the conceptual system in real time 3D Mechanical Design utilising SolidWorks 2007 Robot Programming Complete system integration, manufacture, assembly and test. Installation assistance Training Spares, Service and Support ISO 9001:2000 accreditation Investors in People accreditation     ");
array_files[136]=new Array(0,1,"./info/info_videos.html","2010-12-09","13K","BARA Information | BARA    ","     ","     "," BARA Information | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Information Events Case Studies Press Releases Quartermation Consultants Employment Opportunities Robots Statistics Machinery & Robotics Safety Training Digital Manufacturing Videos Past Events Videos Here are some application videos provided by our member companies. Be warned although they are MPEG encoded they are still large files and will take a long time to download. Size Video Details ABB Robots 100MB Video Showcasing the ABB flex-palatizer (e-Mail Request) 68MB Video Showing the ABB Flex-palatizer in the Pommery Champagne plant (e-Mail Request) 64MB Video Showing the ABB Flex-palatizer in the Plusfood babyfood factory (e-Mail Request) KUKA Robots 70MB Video Showing the Handling of Beer Barrels (e-Mail Request) 84MB Video Showing the Handling Die Castings (e-Mail Request) 36MB Video Showing Hemming (e-Mail Request) 50MB Video Showing Arc Welding (e-Mail Request) 23MB Video Showing Press Linking (e-Mail Request) 75MB Video Showing Spot Welding (e-Mail Request) Motoman 55MB Video Showing Edwards Pearson Pressbrake VCD (e-Mail Request) 7MB Video Showing Jet Engine Compressor Case 73MB Video Showing Middlesex UP6 Assembly (e-Mail Request) TQC Assembly Automation 1.97MB Platen assembly system 1 1.96MB Platen assembly system 2 1.88MB Automatic stud feed and check system 1.88MB Rotary table assembly system 2MB Automotive engine cleaning system 1.88MB Automation and handling system 1.99MB Robotic handling and automation Leak Testing 1.97MB High speed leak testing 1.95MB Leak test of large drums Plastic Machinery 1.94MB Robotic routing 1.87MB Windmill assembly fixture     ");
array_files[137]=new Array(0,1,"./info/info_vacancies.html","2010-12-09","6K","BARA Information | BARA    ","     ","     "," BARA Information | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Information Events Case Studies Press Releases Quartermation Consultants Employment Opportunities Robots Statistics Machinery & Robotics Safety Training Digital Manufacturing Videos Past Events Vacancies     ");
array_files[138]=new Array(0,1,"./info/info_safety.html","2010-12-09","16K","BARA Information | BARA    ","     ","     "," BARA Information | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Information Events Case Studies Press Releases Quartermation Consultants Employment Opportunities Robots Statistics Machinery & Robotics Safety Training Digital Manufacturing Videos Past Events Machinery & Robotics Safety ** For the latest information on Machine Safety Seminars, and for further information on Safety, visit the Safety Special Interest Group ** A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO MACHINE SAFETY APPLICATION, LEGISLATION AND STANDARDS (PDF) JUSTIFICATION AND ROI OF SAFETY PROGRAMMES AND MACHINE SAFETY INVESTMENTS (PDF) PILZ GUIDE TO MACHINERY SAFETY PROCTER GUIDE TO MACHINE GUARD STANDARDS (PDF) An Introduction to the Safeguarding of Industrial Robots Many machine builders and system integrators are finding themselves in the position of installing a robot for the first time. Because there are important differences between conventional automation and robotic applications when it comes to safeguarding, this article provides guidance for new users. Suppliers of industrial robots have been busy launching new products in the past year and, although the take-up in the UK still varies between market sectors (automotive, plastic/rubber and food/beverage are the largest users), many machine builders and system integrators are finding themselves in the position of installing a robot for the first time. Robot suppliers, of course, emphasise the ease of use of modern programming, teaching and simulation tools, but it should not be forgotten that there are important differences between conventional automation and robotic applications when it comes to safeguarding. Without a doubt, the best place to start is HSG43, Industrial Robot Safety, which is published by the HSE (Health and Safety Executive). While it is not compulsory to adhere to this guidance, the HSE says that doing so will normally be enough to comply with the law. HSG43 covers safety during installation, commissioning, testing and programming, as well as during use and maintenance. Other topics range from the principles of safeguarding robot systems and safety at the design stage, through to hazard identification, risk assessment, training and interfacing with the robot controller. There is also a useful appendix with seven case studies and another that outlines the relevant health and safety laws. However, while the guides References section includes a list of relevant standards, it has to be borne in mind that HSG43 (second edition) was published in 2000, so it does not include all of the latest standards - such as EN ISO 13849-1 (Safety of machinery - Safety-related parts of control systems - Part 1: General principles for design), which supersedes EN 954-1, or EN ISO 10218-1:2006 (Robots for industrial environments - Safety requirements - Part 1: Robot), which was recently harmonised to the Machinery Directive to replace EN 775 (Manipulating industrial robots - Safety). Note that a draft for public comment of ISO 10218-2 (Robots for industrial environments - Safety requirements - Part 2: Robot system and integration) is expected to be available by mid-2008, and this is could pave the way for substantial changes in the ways industrial robots are used and safeguarded. One of the issues raised in the guidance is the way hazardous situations can arise in unpredictable ways when dealing with robots, which can make the selection of appropriate safeguards more difficult than for conventional automation in which the operating envelope, motions and other performance parameters are more clearly defined. Something else to be wary of is that robots used for lifting - such as those in handling or palletising applications - must meet the requirements of LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations) as well as PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations). However, the guidance points out that following HSG43 means that the measures needed to comply with LOLER will be minimal. Todays industrial robots range from lightweight benchtop units to large machines powerful enough to manipulate objects weighing 1000kg. Clearly the risks depend very much on the particular robot and its application, so the starting point for safeguarding a robot will always be a risk assessment. In many robot applications, the potential for serious injury is relatively high, so it is important to design-out the hazards as far as possible. Safety should therefore be considered during the early planning and design stages of a robotic application. Furthermore, HSG43 recommends that hazard identification and risk assessment should be carried out jointly by the user and the robot supplier. Robot programs are often prepared off-line using software packages, but teaching - typically using a pendant controller - still has a role to play in some programming and position correction tasks. By ensuring good visibility through the guarding - or by using CCTV - most of this teaching should be achievable from outside the enclosure. However, oc      ");
array_files[139]=new Array(0,1,"./info/info_robots.html","2010-12-09","7K","BARA Information | BARA    ","     ","     "," BARA Information | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Information Events Case Studies Press Releases Quartermation Consultants Employment Opportunities Robots Statistics Machinery & Robotics Safety Training Digital Manufacturing Videos Past Events Robots A useful introduction to robots and their applications including: Why Use Robots? When Not to Use Robots, Complexity of Tasks for Robots, Communications, Robot Structures and Their Characteristics, Power Sources, Grippers / End Effectors, Programming Methods, Maintenance Issues, Safety and The Future for Robots.     ");
array_files[140]=new Array(0,1,"./info/info_pilzsafety.html","2010-12-09","7K","BARA Information | BARA    ","     ","     "," BARA Information | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Information Events Case Studies Press Releases Quartermation Consultants Employment Opportunities Robots Statistics Machinery & Robotics Safety Training Digital Manufacturing Videos Past Events Pilz Guide to Machinery Safety These files are available as pdf files, you need Adobe Acrobat to read them. Contents Regulations for New Machinery Provision and Use of Equipment Regulations 1998 European Harmonised Standards Risk Assessment Machinery Protection Devices Programmable Safety Systems Safe Networking Case Studies Understanding the new standard for safety distances Appendix     ");
array_files[141]=new Array(0,1,"./industries/RandD.html","2010-12-09","8K","Research & Development | BARA    ","     ","     "," Research & Development | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Industry Aerospace Agriculture / Hunting / Forestry / Fishing Basic Metals / Fabricated Metal Products Beverages / Food / Tobacco Products Ceramics Chemicals / Fuels Clocks / Medical / Optical / Precision / Watches Communications / Radio / Television Computing / Electronics / Software Construction Cork / Wood (excluding furniture) Education Electric / Gas / Water Supply Furniture Minerals (non-metallic) Mining / Quarrying Motor Vehicles Paper / Printing / Publishing / Recorded Media Pharmaceuticals Plastic / Rubber Research & Development Textiles Research & Development Videos Staubli: Automated E-field scanning system in the Electronics industry carrying out dosimetric measurement. Download (5MB)     ");
array_files[142]=new Array(0,1,"./industries/furniture.html","2010-12-09","8K","Furniture | BARA    ","     ","     "," Furniture | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Industry Aerospace Agriculture / Hunting / Forestry / Fishing Basic Metals / Fabricated Metal Products Beverages / Food / Tobacco Products Ceramics Chemicals / Fuels Clocks / Medical / Optical / Precision / Watches Communications / Radio / Television Computing / Electronics / Software Construction Cork / Wood (excluding furniture) Education Electric / Gas / Water Supply Furniture Minerals (non-metallic) Mining / Quarrying Motor Vehicles Paper / Printing / Publishing / Recorded Media Pharmaceuticals Plastic / Rubber Research & Development Textiles Furniture Videos ABB: Video clip showing glue spraying of furniture e-Mail Request Required (30.6MB)     ");
array_files[143]=new Array(0,1,"./industries/education.html","2010-12-09","7K","Education | BARA    ","     ","     "," Education | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Industry Aerospace Agriculture / Hunting / Forestry / Fishing Basic Metals / Fabricated Metal Products Beverages / Food / Tobacco Products Ceramics Chemicals / Fuels Clocks / Medical / Optical / Precision / Watches Communications / Radio / Television Computing / Electronics / Software Construction Cork / Wood (excluding furniture) Education Electric / Gas / Water Supply Furniture Minerals (non-metallic) Mining / Quarrying Motor Vehicles Paper / Printing / Publishing / Recorded Media Pharmaceuticals Plastic / Rubber Research & Development Textiles Education     ");
array_files[144]=new Array(0,1,"./industries/communications_radio_television.html","2010-12-09","7K","Communications, Radio & Television | BARA    ","     ","     "," Communications, Radio & Television | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Industry Aerospace Agriculture / Hunting / Forestry / Fishing Basic Metals / Fabricated Metal Products Beverages / Food / Tobacco Products Ceramics Chemicals / Fuels Clocks / Medical / Optical / Precision / Watches Communications / Radio / Television Computing / Electronics / Software Construction Cork / Wood (excluding furniture) Education Electric / Gas / Water Supply Furniture Minerals (non-metallic) Mining / Quarrying Motor Vehicles Paper / Printing / Publishing / Recorded Media Pharmaceuticals Plastic / Rubber Research & Development Textiles Communications, Radio & Television     ");
array_files[145]=new Array(0,1,"./industries/ceramics.html","2010-12-09","8K","Ceramics | BARA    ","     ","     "," Ceramics | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Industry Aerospace Agriculture / Hunting / Forestry / Fishing Basic Metals / Fabricated Metal Products Beverages / Food / Tobacco Products Ceramics Chemicals / Fuels Clocks / Medical / Optical / Precision / Watches Communications / Radio / Television Computing / Electronics / Software Construction Cork / Wood (excluding furniture) Education Electric / Gas / Water Supply Furniture Minerals (non-metallic) Mining / Quarrying Motor Vehicles Paper / Printing / Publishing / Recorded Media Pharmaceuticals Plastic / Rubber Research & Development Textiles Ceramics Case Studies Kuka Robots Handling of Tiles (PDF) Enameling of Shower Trays (PDF)     ");
array_files[146]=new Array(0,1,"./industries/agriculture.html","2010-12-09","9K","Agriculture Hunting Forestry Fishing | BARA    ","     ","     "," Agriculture Hunting Forestry Fishing | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Industry Aerospace Agriculture / Hunting / Forestry / Fishing Basic Metals / Fabricated Metal Products Beverages / Food / Tobacco Products Ceramics Chemicals / Fuels Clocks / Medical / Optical / Precision / Watches Communications / Radio / Television Computing / Electronics / Software Construction Cork / Wood (excluding furniture) Education Electric / Gas / Water Supply Furniture Minerals (non-metallic) Mining / Quarrying Motor Vehicles Paper / Printing / Publishing / Recorded Media Pharmaceuticals Plastic / Rubber Research & Development Textiles Agriculture Hunting Forestry Fishing Case Studies Kuka Robots Handling of Animal Fodder Sacks (PDF) Robots Automate Slaughtering System (PDF) Depalletizing and Palletizing of Banana Cartons (PDF) Rockwell Automation Pan Pacific Forest Industries: Automated Woodchip Conveyor System (PDF) Kopper Timber Forest Preservation Products (PDF) Namyang Dairy, Korea (PDF) Batch Processing Solution at Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Japan (PDF) Automation Solution at Bangalore Milk Union(PDF)     ");
array_files[147]=new Array(0,1,"./industries/aerospace.html","2010-12-09","7K","Aerospace Engineering | BARA    ","     ","     "," Aerospace Engineering | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Industry Aerospace Agriculture / Hunting / Forestry / Fishing Basic Metals / Fabricated Metal Products Beverages / Food / Tobacco Products Ceramics Chemicals / Fuels Clocks / Medical / Optical / Precision / Watches Communications / Radio / Television Computing / Electronics / Software Construction Cork / Wood (excluding furniture) Education Electric / Gas / Water Supply Furniture Minerals (non-metallic) Mining / Quarrying Motor Vehicles Paper / Printing / Publishing / Recorded Media Pharmaceuticals Plastic / Rubber Research & Development Textiles Aerospace     ");
array_files[148]=new Array(0,1,"./applications/palletising.html","2010-12-09","8K","Packaging & Palletising Applications | BARA    ","     ","     "," Packaging & Palletising Applications | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Applications Arc / Gas / Laser / Spot Welding Assembling Bio-Chemistry & Hazardous Applications Cutting / Grinding / Polishing Dispensing / Painting / Sealing / Spraying Handling Operations / Machine Tending / Moulding Inspection / Measurement / Testing Laser / Water Jet Cutting Loading / Unloading Packaging / Palletising Packaging & Palletising Applications Videos ABB: Video Showcasing the ABB Flex-palatizer e-Mail Request Required (100 MB) ABB: Video Showing the ABB Flex-palatizer in the Pommery Champagne plant e-Mail Request Required (68 MB) ABB: Video Showing the ABB Flex-palatizer in the Plusfood babyfood factory e-Mail Request Required (64 MB) Staubli RX170L Robots: Picking of various size bulk packed boxes from input station for patterned placing on europallets Download (5 MB)     ");
array_files[149]=new Array(0,1,"./applications/painting_dispensing.html","2010-12-09","7K","Dispensing, Painting, Sealing & Spraying | BARA    ","     ","     "," Dispensing, Painting, Sealing & Spraying | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Applications Arc / Gas / Laser / Spot Welding Assembling Bio-Chemistry & Hazardous Applications Cutting / Grinding / Polishing Dispensing / Painting / Sealing / Spraying Handling Operations / Machine Tending / Moulding Inspection / Measurement / Testing Laser / Water Jet Cutting Loading / Unloading Packaging / Palletising Dispensing, Painting, Sealing & Spraying Videos Staubli RX90 EX Robot: Spraying reflective paint into rear light cluster mouldings Download (5MB) Staubli RX90 Robot: Cleaning of cast components using crried high pressure water jet Download (5MB) Staubli RX Paint: Spray painting an automotive part Download (8.34MB)     ");
array_files[150]=new Array(0,1,"./applications/laser_water_jet_cutting.html","2010-12-09","7K","Laser, Water & Jet Cutting | BARA    ","     ","     "," Laser, Water & Jet Cutting | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Applications Arc / Gas / Laser / Spot Welding Assembling Bio-Chemistry & Hazardous Applications Cutting / Grinding / Polishing Dispensing / Painting / Sealing / Spraying Handling Operations / Machine Tending / Moulding Inspection / Measurement / Testing Laser / Water Jet Cutting Loading / Unloading Packaging / Palletising Laser, Water & Jet Cutting Videos Staubli: VHP Waterjet duburring an automotive part with a fixed jet head and with a rotating jet head. e-Mail Request Required (17MB) Staubli: Waterjet cutting on an automotive assembly line. Download (6.8MB)     ");
array_files[151]=new Array(0,1,"./applications/hazardous.html","2010-12-09","7K","Bio-Chemistry & Hazardous Applications | BARA    ","     ","     "," Bio-Chemistry & Hazardous Applications | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Applications Arc / Gas / Laser / Spot Welding Assembling Bio-Chemistry & Hazardous Applications Cutting / Grinding / Polishing Dispensing / Painting / Sealing / Spraying Handling Operations / Machine Tending / Moulding Inspection / Measurement / Testing Laser / Water Jet Cutting Loading / Unloading Packaging / Palletising Bio-Chemistry & Hazardous Applications     ");
array_files[152]=new Array(0,1,"./applications/cutting_grinding_polishing.html","2010-12-09","7K","Cutting, Grinding & Polishing | BARA    ","     ","     "," Cutting, Grinding & Polishing | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Applications Arc / Gas / Laser / Spot Welding Assembling Bio-Chemistry & Hazardous Applications Cutting / Grinding / Polishing Dispensing / Painting / Sealing / Spraying Handling Operations / Machine Tending / Moulding Inspection / Measurement / Testing Laser / Water Jet Cutting Loading / Unloading Packaging / Palletising Cutting, Grinding & Polishing Video Staubli RX90 Robot: Handling of watch case components for finishing an dpolishing, including compensation of robot position for polishing wheel wear Download (5 MB)     ");
array_files[153]=new Array(0,1,"./applications/assembling.html","2010-12-09","7K","Assembling | BARA    ","     ","     "," Assembling | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Applications Arc / Gas / Laser / Spot Welding Assembling Bio-Chemistry & Hazardous Applications Cutting / Grinding / Polishing Dispensing / Painting / Sealing / Spraying Handling Operations / Machine Tending / Moulding Inspection / Measurement / Testing Laser / Water Jet Cutting Loading / Unloading Packaging / Palletising Assembling Video Kuka - Robotic assembly line. Download (796kb)     ");
array_files[154]=new Array(0,1,"./BestofBritish/projects/sheffield_artificial_perception_physical_action.html","2010-10-29","9K","Connection of Artificial Perception and Physical Action | robo.uk.com    ","Computer vision, machine vision, Mobile robotics, Swarm/collective robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Embedded Systems Engineering, Electronic Design, Interaction design, Mathematical Modeling, Process simulation     ","The expertise within the MMVL group includes Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Embedded Systems Engineering, Electronic Design, Interaction design, Mathematical Modelling, Robotics and Swarm Robotics.     "," Connection of Artificial Perception and Physical Action | robo.uk.com News Letter Subscription Click Here BARA QuartermationAutumn 2010 Sheffield Hallam University Contact: Jacques Penders e-Mail: j.penders@shu.ac.uk Website: www.shu.ac.uk/research/meri/centres/robotics-rc.html Project / Research Title: Connection of Artificial Perception and Physical Action MMVL: The expertise within the MMVL group includes Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Embedded Systems Engineering, Electronic Design, Interaction design, Mathematical Modelling, Robotics and Swarm Robotics. The main theme of our research is on the connection of artificial perception and physical action. Perception requires extensive processing and interpreting of data generated by sensors. We employ a wide range of sensors and sensing techniques including various types of cameras (Normal light, IR, Thermal), Laser and Ultrasound devices and also chemical sensors produced in-house. Actions are typically performed by robots and multi robot systems, ranging from medium sized mobile robots to mini, micro and also nano robots. The robots and sensors are to be applied in ordinary environments and human machine interactions play an important role. SMI: The research work of this group focuses on the enhancement and deployment of modelling techniques such as computer simulation operations management, including logistics and supply chain management control and automation technologies National and international profile research staff have secured funding from research councils and industry to conduct their research programmes. Sheaf Solutions Sheaf Solutions is the consultancy arm of the Systems Modelling and Integration Research Group, providing a broad range of consulting services, drawing on a unique combination of systems engineering, operational analysis and technology capabilities to assist businesses to successfully solve problems and drive improvements.     ");
array_files[155]=new Array(0,1,"./BestofBritish/projects/warwick_mobile_robotics.html","2010-10-29","8K","Warwick Mobile Robotics | robo.uk.com    ","Use keywords from summary     ","Description of project taken from summary     "," Warwick Mobile Robotics | robo.uk.com News Letter Subscription Click Here BARA QuartermationAutumn 2010 University of Warwick Contact: Prof. Ken Young e-Mail: k.w.young@warwick.ac.uk Website: www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/eng/meng/wmr Project / Research Title: Warwick Mobile Robotics Summary: This project builds rescue robots to search earthquake or bomb damaged buildings to find survivors. Using both teleoperated and fully autonomous devices with a range of sensors including Lidar, video cameras, I/R cameras, compasses, inertial systems, CO2 sensors etc. they can search over rubble fields, stairs and slopes. Content: The Warwick Mobile Robotics team are a group of undergraduates who build and compete a robot in the Robocup rescue competition. Currently the German Open champions the team have two robots under development for 2011, one a teleoperated robot with a manipulator arm and one a fully autonomous unit. Both are tracked with skid steer and share a common control and sensor platform. As they move around within the disaster site they produce 2D maps using Lidar and search for victims with cameras (both IR and visible spectrum) and Co2 sensors. Current work on the robots is concentrating on automation of the victim identification and improvements to the driver interface and control to make it easier for the inexperienced user to operate the robot and find victims faster. Plans are already being made to go back to defend the German open championship as well as to go to the World championships in July 2011 in Istanbul. The project team are also actively developing a hexacopter for surveying hazardous buildings such as nuclear reprocessing facilities as well as mobile robots for tasks as diverse as grass cutting, road transport and agriculture.     ");
array_files[156]=new Array(0,1,"./BestofBritish/subscribe.html","2010-10-28","3K","RoBo The Best of Brtish Robotics | robo.uk.com    ","service robots, advanced robotics     ","Welcome to the Best of British A Robotics & Automation Research Resource center for Universities. Provides the Academic community with a medium for sharing research and project information.     "," RoBo The Best of Brtish Robotics | robo.uk.com Join our mailing list for new and updated information.News is sent 4 times a year subscribe unsubscribe     ");
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array_files[158]=new Array(0,1,"./news/quartermation/QM_Issue_9.html","2010-10-27","28K","BARA Quartermation Issue 9 Autumn 2010 | BARA    ","     ","     "," BARA Quartermation Issue 9 Autumn 2010 | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training The Voice of Automation ISSUE 9|Autumn 2010|www.bara.org.uk Features in this issue Huge growth in UK robot sales is mirrored across the pondA recent BARA report shows that in the first half of 2010 UK robot sales have grown by 55% on 2009 figures - and reports from the US are just as favourable. North American robotic manufacturers have seen new orders jump 16% and unit sales increase by 35%. •more Strong recovery for global robot salesThe results of the IFR World Robotics 2010 studies on industrial and service robots are in – and its good news. After the sales slump of 2009, there has been a strong recovery in 2010, with further growth expected in 2011 and 2012. •more Robots take over Trafalgar Square!The public were handed control of eight industrial KUKA robots last month as robots took over the capitals most famous square, creating a temporary production facility for writing large scale messages with light in 3D. •more BIS showcases UK manufacturing as recovery continues apaceThe Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) has unveiled an exhibition of cutting edge products at its London HQ, as Britains manufacturers continue to report buoyant trading conditions, pointing to good prospects for growth in 2010. •more Virtual Prototyping – do you have the NVision?A new facility at the University of Northampton offers virtual prototyping to automation companies keen to visually communicate their solutions to customers. NVision is ready to help businesses win contracts and deliver more profit. •more Good to know BARA in the press The recent BARA robot sales comparison report appeared in no less than four printed industry journals and 12 online publications! Proof, if it were needed, of BARAs huge influence within the industry. •more Special Interest (SI) Groups updateBARA are pleased with the progress made by the latest SI Group, the System Integrator Group, who recently held their second meeting. •more Machinery Update For over 20 years Machinery Update has been the UK’s only dedicated packaging and processing machinery publication for the end-user market. With a circulation of 9,000 end-users, take advantage of the following features and advertising opportunities in Machinery Update: January/February issue: Dairy feature and Pro2Pac previewCopy Deadline 3 December March/April issue: Fresh produce feature and Interpack previewCopy Deadline 4 February May/June issue: Convenience foods to include food on the go and ready meals.Copy Deadline 4 April Send your editorials and press releases to Janine Berriedale at publishing@ppma.co.uk.To advertise contact david.chadd@ppma.co.uk or bill.lake@ppma.co.uk T +44 (0)20 8773 8111 W www.machineryupdate.co.uk Updates to controlled export listBARA & UKIVA members should be aware that there is mention of lasers and robots in the latest UK Strategic Export Control List, as released in August by the Department for Business, Industry and Skills. With this in mind, members should familiarise themselves with the changes •see the full report attached. Engineering Magazine’s 2011 Automation & Robotics supplement Published by Engineering magazine, the annual Automation & Robotics supplement supported by BARA, PPMA & UKIVA, will feature the latest technology and innovation together with case studies and application stories. •more EAMA Business Update The latest Mechanical Engineering Business Monitor has been released by the Engineering and Machinery Alliance, detailing a welcome growth in UK sales and inquiries for the second quarter of 2010. •more Robot FactsRobot Facts 2010 provides details of robot installations in the UK for 2009, including breakdowns by application and sector. For further information please go to the BARA website www.bara.org.uk. For vision news go to www.ukiva.org For packaging and processing machinery news go to www.ppma.co.uk Diary Dates BARA 2010 Machine Safety ConferenceBARAs 2010 Conference on machine safety will take place at Bletchley Park on 9th November.The Conference will focus on the practical implementation of functional safety, with an overview of standards and legislation, including the recent developments with the Machinery Directive. For more information and to book contact Conference Director, Dr Richard PigginE rpiggin@iee.org W www.drives.co.uk. Technical Seminars 2010 •Machinery Risk Assessment Seminar, 28 October Marriot Hotel, Northampton •PUWER Seminar (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations), 18 November Marriot Hotel, Northampton •BARA & UKIVA Seminar, 7 December 2010 Warwick University (TBC) For details and to book go to www.ppma.co.uk/educ/info.htm The PPMA President’s LunchMembers are welcome to join our free networking luncheons. To book a place contact christine.jordan@ppma.co.uk. •26 November 2010, House of Commons – International Focus: Accessing opportunities in China and      ");
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PPMA Show - Business facilities for you IFR Robotics Newsletter With the latest news from the most important robotics manufacturers and integrators, R&D institutes, as well as industrial associations, this newsletter keeps you informed about everything thats happening in the world of robotics. Dont miss the opportunity to learn more about the products, technologies, applications and services in the field of robotics. More... NEW IFR web site FREE Machinery Safety Workshop! How safe is your machinery? This is one of the most important questions that can be asked by UK industry and by not knowing the answer, you could be breaking the law and putting your employees at risk. Attending our FREE Interactive Safety Workshop is an excellent way of finding out about current and future legislation and guidelines as well as discovering the best safety solutions on the market. More... Top BARA – NEW Sub Groups and Contact List. 1. System Integrators SIG: We are looking for a person/company to lead the BARA Systems Integration sub group, For more information read the Aims and Objectives and contact Mike Wilson 2. Advanced Robotics SIG: Advanced Robotics is a term that covers both Service Robots (that is those robots not used within manufacturing industry) together with some of the more technologically advanced robot applications within manufacturing industry. More information on Aims and Objectives and contact Geoff Pegman Your BARA structure & Special Interest Groups (SIG) President Mike Wilson robots@hotmail.com Academic User Institute Professor Ken Young k.w.young@warwick.ac.uk Industrial Robot Group Nigel Platt (ABB Robotics Ltd) nigel.platt@gb.abb.com Aerospace SIG Dr. Phil Webb (Cranfield University) p.f.webb@cranfield.ac.uk Safety SIG Dr Richard Piggin rpiggin@ra.rockwell.com Advanced Robotics SIG Geoff Pegman geoff.pegman@rurobots.co.uk Control & System Security SIG Dr Richard Piggin rpiggin@ra.rockwell.com Top FREE MEMBERS SERVICE BUSINESS & MEETING FACILITIES @ The PPMA Show PPMA STAND - C90 Members are welcome to FREE use of the business facilities on the PPMA stand at the Show in September. If you are exhibiting or visiting and need a meeting room or just a rest and refreshments then please come along to our stand in the middle of the hall - look for the ceiling banner pointing the way. Facilities at your disposal include: Three meeting rooms - For reservations and bookings contact Christine Jordan on 020 8773 5512 Laptops with Internet Access including Printing Facilities Refreshments - Call onto the stand for a Tea, Coffee or even a small tipple!! There will be plenty of Cafe style chairs and tables for informal meetings and drinks. Hosting - If you let us know we will welcome your guests prior to your meetings should you be delayed. The latest information and publications LAIDLER ASSOCIATES - New PPMA Technical Advice - consultants for on-stand advice. A Practical Guide to Machinery Safety Collect your Free 54 page book Top Untouched by Human Hand The Impact of Automation and Roboticsin the Food Industry 15 October 2009 - University of Warwick, Coventry Are you aware of the latest robotic technology that can help your business? Can your business afford not to take advantage of the latest automation? This one day seminar provides information on how robotics and automation technology is benefiting businesses in all areas of production:- Robot technology in Bottling & Packaging The role of technology in operational efficiency De-risking the introduction of automation in packing and picking Automation for the end of line Automation journey over the past 5 years The food factory of the future Tour of Warwicks robotic facility More details... PPMA and UKIVA Join Forces! On the 3rd August 2009, directors of the Processing and Packaging Machinery Association (PPMA) and UK Industrial Vision Association (UKIVA) directors signed a Memorandum of Understanding about the amalgamation of UKIVA into the PPMA as a special sub-group. This follows a similar amalgamation of the British Automation & Robot Association (BARA) earlier this year. PPMA CEO Chris Buxton said of the proposed amalgamation; it was combining and consolidating the strengths of all three parties. 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array_files[160]=new Array(0,1,"./news/quartermation/QM_Issue_4.html","2010-10-27","17K","Quartermation Issue 4 | BARA    ","     ","     "," Quartermation Issue 4 | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training BARA presents its fourth quarterly newsletter, published 17th July 2008 Please follow this link to our website for Statistics for New Robots 2007. Dr Richard Piggin, Conference Director and Chairman of BARAs Safety SIG (Special Interest Group), comments: ~ Safety conferences continue to be extremely popular ~ BARA will continue to educate the market and provide a forum for debate.~ For details on any of the upcoming Machine Safety Events ~ please look at the Events below. The Annual General Meeting was held here on Wednesday 2nd July 2008 - The minutes will be on the website before the end of this month. Mike Wilson, our President has provided the following downloads for your information:- Please click this link for the FINAL DRAFT UPDATE OF ORGALIME REACH GUIDE Orgalime Economic outlook 2007/2008 ~ European Engineering Industry continues to ride the wave. Employment up by 250,000. Click here for full report. Please click here for the tool to uncover the new Machine Directive For the EAMA practical guide book to help manufacturers make it in the UK, please use this link Download handbook (pdf) You can now download an electronic copy of the Statutory Instrument 2008/1597 The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 which come into force on 29 December 2009, from the OPSI website at http://www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si2008/pdf/uksi_20081597_en.pdf If you would prefer a printed copy of the regulations please go to http://www.tsoshop.co.ukwhere you will be able to purchase a copy of them. VDMA Robotics and Automation (formerly IFR) need articles for their next newsletter which are related to robotics. All articles need to be word files with separate pictures in JPEG or TIF format. Please send them direct to this e mail address secretariat@ifr.org before the end of July 08. BARA Hello again to all our members. I hope you are enjoying the Summer sunshine in between work. As a Summer special we have created a unique crossword to test your knowledge of robotic terminology! The first correctly completed crossword to be faxed to me will get a special mention in our next issue of Quatermation (Oct Issue). I would appreciate any feedback from members regarding the design and content of Quartermation. Liz Maxted-BluckAdministrator/Editor Events CBM (Confederation of British Metalforming) ~ (24th Sept 2008) CBM in association with a BARA will be holding an event at the NMC, West Bromwich to discuss the argument for and against investing in automation, aimed at the Sheet Metal Sector. To see more details and for booking form, please click here. Machine safety conference ~ (30th Sept 2008) BARA, the British Automation and Robot Association, has announced the next conference on machine safety will be taking place in the Midlands on 30th September 2008. The conference is run in association with Drives & Controls and sponsored by the IET, HSE, IMechE and MachineBuilding.net The conference is aimed at specifiers and designers of machinery and safety-related electrical control systems, as well as managers and engineers responsible for machinery safety. Speakers will include the HSE, Rockwell Automation, Pilz, Sick and system integrators. PPMA Show-30th Sept - 2nd Oct 2008 at NEC, Birmingham The PPMA Show covers the complete production line and attracts buyers from all industries including food, drink, pharmaceutical, household products, cosmetics & chemicals. New for this year will also be the FoodTec and EcoTec Zones as well as a free seminar programme addressing hot topics in the machinery sector including automation. The PPMA Show is co-located with Interplas ~ the UKs premier plastics & rubber exhibition. A special rate is available to BARA members who wish to exhibit ~ please contact Graham Earl on tel. 020 8910 7890 or e-Mail graham.earl@reedexpo.co.uk for more information. For more details on the event and to register to visit, please click here. 08 China Automotive Manufacturing Technology & Material Show-AMTS Click here for more information Shanghai New International Expo Centre 13th - 16th Aug, 2008 PLM Road Map 2008 Strategic conference focused on the critical trade-offs shaping product development. Attendees will have their current thinking on product development challenged in a series of highly charged presentations.For more details click here. Detroit, USA 23rd - 24th September, 2008 Automation 2008 4th International Exhibition & Conferenceclick here for more details NSE, Mumbai, India 25th-28th September 2008 Strategic Manufacturing Awards Ceremony (as part of the European Manufactuing Summit) The Strategic Manufacturing Awards form part of EMS 2008, taking place from the 6th-9th October 2008 and is event that will answer the key questions affecting all manufacturing industries across the globe.For more information and to book tickets please click here. Dusseldorf, Germany 8th October 2008 Quarterly Quote~It is not a question of either or robotics or humans - The st      ");
array_files[161]=new Array(0,1,"./news/quartermation/QM_Issue_3.html","2010-10-27","17K","Quartermation Issue 3 | BARA    ","     ","     "," Quartermation Issue 3 | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training BARA presents its third quarterly newsletter, published 17th April 2008 Mike Wilson (our President) would like to announce that our new BARA Consultants page should become live on our website on 1st May 2008. The slight delay was because the consultants all had to be reviewed and assessed before they could be added to our website. Dr Richard Piggin, Conference Director and Chairman of BARAs Safety SIG (Special Interest Group), comments: ~These Safety conferences continue to be extremely popular ~ BARA will continue to educate the market and provide a forum for debate.~ For details on the upcoming Machine Safety Events ~ please look at the Events below. Also all of our members are invited to the Business Thinkings annual breakfast seminar to be held in London on 13th May 2008. Please click here for more information and who to contact if you would like to attend. Request for Support and Sign up to the delivery of our remaining Sector Skills Agreements ~ please click here for more information and contact details BARA announce that the next Annual General Meeting will be held here on Wednesday 2nd July 2008. All members are welcome. BARA Due to the great success of the 2nd newsletter, I have now had the go ahead to produce the 3rd one! I would appreciate any feedback (preferably positive) from members regarding the design and content of Quartermation. I will be at Mach2008 on Wednesday and Thursday on stand 4995-4998 so do please come and say hello to me if you are at the event. Liz Maxted-BluckAdministrator/Editor Events MTA (Manufacturing Technologies Association) organizers of MACH 2008, set the pace on skills, support and strategy. Services are outlined in detail on the MTA website at www.mta.org.uk, but the five key elements can be summarised as follows~ Business Development: Promoting trade nationally and internationally Business support: Helping your business to run smoothly Technical Advise and Support: Growing best practice Training and Skills: Developing your workforce External Relations: Promoting competitiveness. One robot supplier, KUKA, at the exhibition is set to provide visitors with a memorable encounter thanks to the Robocoaster, the Worlds 1st passenger carrying robot. KUKAs former employee Gino de Gol, a Warwickshire Engineer, invented the ride in 2001. The Robocoaster carries 2 people at a time on an exhilarating rollercoaster squeezed into a box ride which can pull up to 2Gs. Paul Richard of Kuka explains that the robot arm can provide full turn, tilt and twist motions in an combination which makes it very versatile. To date 100 have been sold to them parks and family entertainment centres around the World. Robocoaster will be in Hall 4 at Kukas stand no. 4895. For details of BARA/IMRC Seminars, stand no. 4995, during MACH 2008 please click here for full timetable. CENFRA (Centre for Food Robotics and Automation) Cenfra will be holding their official opening on 22nd May 08. For more details please click here. Walking with Robots Next week (Tuesday 22nd April 08) there will be a seminar at the House of Commons starting at 4pm. This will give you the opportunity to meet the scientists and the robots at the cutting edge of UK research and will highlight the ethical questions raised by intelligent robots in science and society. For more information, please click here. Robotics and Vision One Day BMVA symposium at the British Computer Society, 5 Southampton Street, London, UK on 14 May 2008. With various speakers on visual tracking applications, autonomous learning, robot navigation tasks and nano robot environments. Please see attached program for full details and registration form. This event will be free of charge to all BARA members (i.e. at the same rate as BMVA members). Machine safety conferences ~ (17th June 2008 and 30th Sept 2008) BARA, the British Automation and Robot Association, has announced two conferences on machine safety for 2008, continuing the very popular series. The first will be in Manchester on the 17th June (click here for programme and registration details), the second taking place in the Midlands on 30th September. The conferences are run in association with Drives & Controls and sponsored by the IET, HSE, IMechE and MachineBuilding.net The conference is aimed at specifiers and designers of machinery and safety-related electrical control systems, as well as managers and engineers responsible for machinery safety. 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array_files[164]=new Array(0,1,"./news/quartermation/QM_Issue_8.html","2010-10-21","37K","Quartermation Issue 8 | BARA    ","     ","     "," Quartermation Issue 8 | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training PPMA MEMBERS UPDATE BARA QUARTERMATION Dear Member, Welcome to the April PPMA Members Update; it contains details of our UK and overseas Shows, new PPMA money saving facilities and much more… There will be something for everyone in your company so please forward copies to your colleagues. If you would like to be added to receive your copies directly please let me know and send me an email. Those on our lists will also receive dedicated electronic copies of PPMA News and Machinery Update so it is worth while making sure you are on the mailing lists. If you would like further information regarding anything in this update please Call me : 020 8773 5513 or email david.harrsion@ppma.co.uk RegardsDavid HarrisonMembership Manager 1) PPMA Golf Day 2) PPMA Fleet 3) Interpack 2011 4) Propak China 2010 5) PPMA Show 2011 6) PPMA Jobs 7) PPMA Seminars 8) Appetite for Engineering 9) IATC 10) International Federation of Robots 11) Gulfood 2011 12) Machine Vision Handbook (UKIVA) 13) BARA – Robotics Case Study 14) HSE – Working with Substances Hazardous to Health 15) BIS – Doing Business Abroad Handbook 16) Impressive Indonesia 17) Military Robotics 2010 Conference 18) PPMA Contacts PPMA Golf Day - 7 September 2010 Venue the prestigious DeVere Staverton Park, Northamptonshire A full day: 27 holes of golf, competitions & lots of prizes. - BOOK YOUR TEAMS NOW The perfect opportunity for members to entertain clients and take part in a thoroughly enjoyable day of 27 holes of golf, four competitions finishing with a three course meal and trophy presentations. INFORMATION AND BOOKING FORMS We are able to take up to 25 teams of four players and more than one team can be entered per company. Itinerary: Registration & Breakfast 9 Hole Texas Scramble Competition Lunch 18 Hole Team Stableford Competition Nearest the Pin Longest Drive Prizes for 1st and 2nd PPMA Drinks Reception Three Course Evening Meal Trophy & Prize Presentations Plus many fun prizes throughout the day. This is a fantastic venue with a hotel on site, ideal for enjoying the day and entertaining your client guests. You will read on the information link below that we have block reserved rooms at a preferential B&B rate. These rooms should be booked through Anne Scott at the hotel. INFORMATION AND BOOKING FORMS Top Buying a car or commercial vehicle for your business? SAVE £000,s PPMA - Fleet Department – Help-line 0845 680 9920 This is a new service for members that will save you many times your annual membership fee! The PPMA and other associations, with SME members, have teamed up with “Fleet Department” and together we can provide you the power to purchase vehicles at the prices offered to large national companies. Save as much as £4500 off the basic RRP price of vehicles when using this service, this is on top of any discount you or we negotiate with the dealer directly. How it works When you know the car you want, call PPMA - Fleet Department – Telephone 0845 680 9920 We will negotiate with your chosen dealer or go to tender with a number of dealers to secure the best price Your discount will either be deducted at point of invoice or sent to you in the form of a rebate (depending on manufacturer) FAQ fact sheet Read More… INTERPACK 12 - 18 May 2011 Dusseldorf, Germany BOOK NOW! The only access to Guaranteed stand space as the show is over subscribed. Billed as the largest processing & packaging show in the world this is the primary exhibition for the sector and open over seven days. The PPMA pavilion is in prime position (Hall 5) and well placed to maximize the generation of business for the groups exhibitors. For 2011 the PPMA will have a roving presence on the group stand to ensure costs to exhibitors are kept to a minimum. Funding availableUKTI Trade show Access Programme (TAP) funding may be available contact the PPMA for the TAP grant application form Call Janette Fagg for more information on 020 8773 8111BOOKING FORM Interpack visitors and exhibition profile Hall plans (the pavilion is planned to be in hall 5) Top PROPAK CHINA 2010 14 - 16 July 2010Shanghai, China 16th International Processing, Packaging & End of Line Printing Exhibition The PPMA have secured prime central sites. This is the main packaging Show for China and added support Is provided to exhibitors from the staff in our China Office Pavilion design includes info counter, table, easy chairs, bar stool, lockable cupboard, wall shelves, spotlights, power point, waste paper basket. Funding available UKTI Tradeshow Access Programme (TAP) funding maybe available contact the PPMA for the TAP grant application form - call Janette on 020 8773 8111 More Information… EARLY BIRD BOOKING & SAVINGSJUST FOR PPMA MEMBERS As a PPMA member we would like to give you the opportunity to take advantage of this exclusive advanced booking rate for PPMA Show 2011, - 27 to 29 September. This preferential rate is only available until the 30 May 20      ");
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array_files[166]=new Array(0,1,"./news/quartermation/QM_Issue_5.html","2009-08-05","17K","Quartermation Issue 5 | BARA    ","     ","     "," Quartermation Issue 5 | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training BARA presents its fifth quarterly newsletter, published 21st October 2008 Please follow this link to our website for Statistics for New Robots 2007. BARA Hello to all of our members. Firstly, I must clear up a slight error from the last newsletter - IFR were not taken over by VDMA, but they are now run from the VDMA offices in Germany. Sorry if this caused any confusion. Liz Maxted-Bluck Administrator/Editor Mike Wilson, our President has provided the following downloads and information for the benefit and in the interests of our members:- CenFRA TAG Membership CenFRA has been formed to provide independent advice and guidance to the food and beverage sectors on the application, development and implementation of robotics and automation systems.They are looking for two representatives, one for each group, and they would be grateful if all interested parties could apply to be a candidate by following this link. For the Tag membership Invitation-please click here. These applicants will then be assessed and contacted if they qualify to join the TAG. BERR Employing People Awareness Campaign Pat McFadden MP is the Minister for Employment Relations and Postal Affairs, has started an awareness campaign aimed at streamlining businesses to save them time and money. Click here for more details Click this link for downloadable pdf - Simplifying Employment Law. Commission tables major green product plan The European commission has adopted a major policy package to green European manufactured products. The plans will extend the reach of existing EU ecodesign rules, revise and enlarge product ecolabelling practices, set new mandatory green public procurement standards and significantly overhaul the EUs corporate green management scheme. Click here for more details about the major green product plan. New funding for research in key science and engineering areas The Technology Strategy Board has announced investment of £72million in innovative new research and development projects. Science and engineering companies can apply for funding for projects which stimulate innovation, with businesses working together, and with academic and research institutions, on new research and development that will lead to successful new products and services. Phase 1, opening 10 November 2008: Photonics: Next Generation Optical Internet Access (1st round) Advanced Materials: Sustainable Materials and Products Intelligent Transport Systems and Services: Informed Personal Travel Phase 2, opening 19 January 2009: High Value Manufacturing: Step Changes in Competitiveness; Value Systems Energy Generation and Supply: Maximising Recovery of UKs Oil and Gas Resources Photonics: Next Generation Optical Internet Access (2nd round) Low Impact Buildings: Design and Decision Tools Phase 3, opening 16 March 2009: Creative Industries: Accessing and Commercialising Content in a Digitally Networked World Energy Generation and Supply: Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Technologies Network Security: Interdependency, Complexity and Risk For more information on how to apply, go to www.innovateuk.org Semta (Sector Skills Council for Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies) urges companies with interests in these fields to consider entering one of these prestigious -competitions- for funding. The areas selected for funding could have a major impact on the global competitiveness of UK science and engineering. For more information, please click here. Events Machine Safety Conference (organised by Richard Piggin) BARA held another successful Machinery Safety Conference at Bletchley Park, near Milton Keynes, on 30 September 2008. Presentations included functional safety and amendments to the Machinery Directive coming into force in December 2009, given the HSE. In a separate presentation, the HSE gave an insight into the new industrial robotics standard which is currently undergoing a major revision. Other notable presentations covered case studies from system integrators, and AS-interface, Pilz, Rockwell Automation, Sick and Schneider Electric. The opportunity to quiz presenters proved very popular in the Q&A session, with some very topical questions and thought provoking responses. See a full review here: http://www.machinebuilding.net/n/n1212.htm The next BARA Machine Safety Conference will focus on the practical implementation of functional safety, with an overview of standards and legislation (HSE), followed risk assessment and safety system design. There will also be an opportunity to assess different technical strategies via a number of hands-on sessions with demonstration equipment with industry experts (Pilz, Sick and Rockwell Automation). To be held at Bletchley Park early summer 2009. See http://www.bara.org.uk/info/sig_safety.htm for details. UKTI Advanced Engineering Sector Team Event in the RBS Williams F1 Conference Centre in Grove. Click here for information. Oxfordshire (near Didcot) 3rd and 4th Febru      ");
array_files[167]=new Array(0,1,"./news/quartermation/QM_Issue_2.html","2009-08-05","14K","Quartermation Issue 2 | BARA    ","     ","     "," Quartermation Issue 2 | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training BARA presents its second quarterly newsletter, published 20th February 2008 Ken Young (our Chairman) would like to welcome all new supplier members who have recently joined BARA. These include:- AA RoboticsAir Liquide Welding LtdBradman Lake Group UKRobot System Products (UK) LtdScorpion Vision LtdSelect 4 Automation LtdWeber Automatic Assembly systems Ltd EAMA Grass Roots Survey Mike Wilson (our President) conveys his thanks to all of the 87 companies who took part in the EAMA survey as follows:- BARA 4BTMA 7CBM 12GTMA 18MTA 25PICON 11PPMA 10 To see the results of the Skills and Training Grass Roots Survey in detail, please click here. BARA After a few teething problems with the first issue of our newsletter, I hope that these have now been sorted out and that this will arrive to you in the way that it was intended - all the links working beautifully and no mistakes or typing errors! I would welcome any feed back regarding the newsletter as long as it is positive. For those of you who view our website regularly you will know that I have recently added a Training page, a BARA Newsletters page and a Consultants page; these can all be found under the Information section. The training page informs readers of various courses available in the UK. The Newsletters page gives you a chance to read our Newsletters, in case you did not receive the one e mailed to you. The Consultants page will be a list of specialist consultants stating what their expertise is in. However this page is still under construction as there is still a lot of necessary research to be carried out. I hope that these extra pages are of interest and help to all those involved in the future of robots and automation. Liz Maxted-BluckAdministrator Commercial Mediation A ROAD OF DISCOVERY By John Clarke - Click here to read more. Events ABBs roadshow - Robots on the road to win over UK Manufacturers 2007-12-10 - Engineers and manufacturers across the country recently got a crash course in the benefits of robotic technology during a nationwide tour by ABBs UK robotics division. Touring throughout October, ABBs exhibition trailer visited 10 locations around the UK to demonstrate how robots can help businesses achieve enhanced productivity, efficiency and competitiveness. To read more please Click here. Recex and Prospects Events Forthcoming careers events - Click Here Various locations Oct 08 and March 09 Rockwell at Interpack Three Yearly Interpack Exhibition - www.interpack.com Dusseldorf 24-30 April 2008 Skills West Midlands Careers event for young people. - www.regionalskillsevents.co.uk Ricoh Arena, Coventry 5-6 March Quarterly Quote When I was young I thought that money was the most important thing in life; now that I am old I know that it is. - Oscar Wilde Press Releases Major Enquiry into Engineering The House of Commons new Innovation, Universities and Skills Committee has decided to hold a major inquiry into engineering. The terms of reference can be found below as can a link to the HoC site. As you can see the inquiry is pretty wide-ranging. The IUS Committee will also examine case studies in particular areas of interest. The first two studies will be announced at the same time as the main inquiry. Thank you for your attention and time. The following terms of reference have now been agreed for this inquiry: the role of engineering and engineers in UK society; the role of engineering and engineers in UKs innovation drive; the state of the engineering skills base in the UK, including the supply of engineers and issues of diversity (for example, gender and age profile); the importance of engineering to R&D and the contribution of R&D to engineering; and the roles of industry, universities, professional bodies, Government, unions and others in promoting engineering skills and the formation and development of careers in engineering. http://www.parliament.uk/parliamentary_committees/ius/ius_290108.cfm Sector Skills Initiative The Government is pushing hard on raising UK skills and competency levels. The strategy being used comes under the banner Sector Skills Initiatives with agencies set up to handle specific sectors. We come under the Semta agency (science, engineering and manufacturing). More information is available from the Semta website at www.semta.org.uk Fanuc ensure Perkins machining kept in-house and back in the UK Bringing efficient machining processes back in-house at diesel engine manufacturer Perkins has been helped by close partnerships with Fanuc Robotics and Heller Machine Tools. Support and collaboration from OEM suppliers is seen by Perkins as a fundamental to success. Tony Green the Manufacturing Coach from Perkins Engines explains that Skills and the right attitude are essential and I believe attitude is of paramount importance....Success relies on the team working together and sharing information and experiences with each other. The key focus has been to release the full pot      ");
array_files[168]=new Array(0,1,"./news/quartermation/QM_Issue_1.html","2009-08-05","13K","Quartermation Issue 1 | BARA    ","     ","     "," Quartermation Issue 1 | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training BARA proudly presents its first quarterly newsletter, published 16th November 2007 For your information - please find attached our quarterly UK robot sales charts showing figures for quarter 3, 2007. A word from our President;- Dear Member, Welcome to Quartermation, the Newsletter of BARA. We hope this quarterly summary of the latest news and events will help keep you abreast of the activities of BARA and also what is happening in our industry. Please do not hesitate to send us any news you would like included in the next issue. We also welcome any comments or views on BARA or the automation industry as a whole. Mike WilsonPresident of BARA Ken Young (our Chairman) would like to welcome Nigel Platt From ABB as our latest Council Member addition. We are entering interesting and challenging times in the future of robotics says Dr. Young who has worked and studied robots and automation for over 20 years. BARA Events Confederation of British Metalforming (CBM) the BARA held a very successful event at the National Metalforming Centre, 47 Birmingham Road, West Bromwich, on November 13th of this week. The seminar was entitled Robots Forge Ahead presented with a view to bringing automation into the forging industry. An introduction from Steve Houseman (Directory General of CBM) was followed by presentations from Mike Wilson (our President), ABB, KUKA and Steve Rose from Cramlington Precision Forge Ltd. It was clear that Robot Suppliers, forgers/foundry workers and engineers need to work together to automate in order to increase safety within the forging industry. As well as making the working environment safer, productivity would also be increased and employees would be deployed to less hazardous positions. We hope that the cynicism that some forgers have shown with regard to automation can be alleviated. Safety and increased productivity could be achieved by the forge that uses robots in the future. Liz Maxted-BluckAdministrator THE ROYAL ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING MACROBERT AWARD 2008 The MacRobert Award, first presented in 1969, is the UKs premier prize for engineering innovation. It is open to any individual or organisation of any size in the public, private or charitable sectors. Applications are invited for engineering innovations in any area of engineering, including applied science, technology and medicine. The main criteria by which entries are judged are Innovation, Commercial Success and Benefit to the Community. The winning organisation is honoured with a gold medal; each of the individual team members receives a bronze medal. In addition, there is a cash prize of £50,000 to be shared between the team members. Even those organisations that do not win the gold medal have found that they receive considerable benefit from taking part. Submissions for the Award should be made electronically via The Royal Academy of Engineering website at www.raeng.org.uk/prizes/macrobert before 31st January 2008. Events 1st Robotics & Automation Conference 2008 Début in the 9th Auto Expo 2008 Hall No. 8, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India 1000 hrs, 14th -15th January 2008 Eastpo 2008 Shanghai 10th International Machine Tool Fair Shanghai New International Expo Center(SNIEC) 9-12 July 2008 MACH 2008 For more details go to the following website - www.mach2008 Birmingham NEC 21-25 April 2008 EAMA The Engineering and Machinery Alliance (EAMA) consists of 9 associations including the PPMA, GTMA, MTA and BARA. Totally it represents over 1300 engineering companies. EAMA is also a member of Orgalime which represents the engineering companies of 24 countries at the European Commission. Orgalime is very active on regulations, including the Machinery Directive and trade issues. EAMA has regular contact with BERR (formerly DTI) and the Treasury to promote the interests of the members. There are also meetings with the Conservative shadow ministers. A regular bulletin is collated by EAMA and sent to all the MPs to raise awareness of engineering in the UK. If you have a press release that could be of interest please send to BARA. A new initiative on skills has recently commenced with a focus group meeting in Birmingham to gain an understanding of the main issues impacting our sector. EAMA is in discussion with BERR regarding opportunities to improve the investment by UK industry in automation. We are currently looking at how we might improve the work of the Manufacturing Advisory Service specifically for robotics and automation. EAMA has recently undertaken a study on the implications, for SMEs, of the tax changes in the next budget using real data from member companies. These results have been presented to the Treasury. If you have any views or suggestions for EAMA please forward them to us by e mail. Quarterly Quote He that will not apply new remedies must expect new evils; for time is the greatest innovator. Francis Bacon Press Releases 22/10/07 - Pilz Pilz Safety EYE declared Automation Pro      ");
array_files[169]=new Array(0,1,"./news/quartermation/QM_Issue_6.html","2009-08-05","21K","Quartermation Issue 6 | BARA    ","     ","     "," Quartermation Issue 6 | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training BARA presents its sixth quarterly newsletter, published 20th January 2009 Please follow this link to our website for Statistics for New Robots 2007. BARA Hello to all of our members. I trust you all had a very enjoyable Christmas and New Year celebration. Unfortunately this will probably be the last newsletter that I will produce. Lots of changes are in the pipeline so watch this space - well, our website actually, to find out more! You will be e mailed regarding any future changes if and when they happen. All the best for the future, from me. Liz Maxted-BluckAdministrator/Editor Ken Young and Geoff Pegman would like to announce that the BARA Council has called an EGM at the International Manufacturing Centre, University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7AL on 26th February 2009 at 9.00am, in Board Room 2. This is in order to vote on the resolution for the BARA membership to join the PPMA and for the BARA identity to exist as a special sub-group within the PPMA with representation on the PPMA Board. All members are welcome, but only supplier members will be able to vote. Proxy votes can be sent by e mail so please let us know if you cannot attend the meeting but do wish to vote. Also please let us know if you are going to come, for tea and coffee orders. Please click here for map showing how to get here. Please follow this link for more information on our website under Recent News. Mike Wilson, our President has provided the following downloads and information for the benefit and in the interests of our members:- Semta works with Employers to help improve performance through the development of critical skills - we can help to support your business right now. For more information please click here. Train to Gain Calling Metals Companies!Can your business afford to miss out on funding for skills? Semta can give you expert advice on the types of training that have led to real business benefits in companies like yours. Secure your slice of £65 million for skills investment! CLICK HERE ******************************************* Public Sector opportunities below £100k - the route to business growth in 2009 and beyond; The current credit crunch and recession has been highly damaging to British business. Now is the time for urgent action to prevent a domino effect, when problems with individual businesses cause wider collapse throughout the UK. To keep the wheels of the economy turning, the focus of the private sector should be on accessing profitable and safe, new opportunities within the UK public sector market and stimulating fresh growth. The public sector market; The public sector is a huge market with spend expected to exceed £175 billion (Source www.hm-treasury.gov.uk) this year within the UK alone. With a diverse range of requirements across all industry sectors, this market represents a fantastic opportunity to ensure continued growth through these uncertain economic times. For Business Link editorial for the Supplier route to Government, please click here. Opportunities below £100k - suitable for small businesses; Register for free and benefit from the Daily Email Alert service to be notified of tender opportunities relevant to your business as they are required by the public sector. Awareness of these prime opportunities is the first stage in securing work with the public sector - 1000s of opportunities are advertised every month for a wide variety of requirements. Supply2.gov.uk - free tender opportunity alerts; Supply2.gov.uk advertises new opportunities everyday. Since launch in June 2006, in excess of 110,000 opportunities have been advertised via the portal. Can you afford to miss an opportunity which may be vital to the growth of your business? Register today for free at www.supply2.gov.uk - selling to this market could be the route to ensure business success throughout 2009 and beyond. ******************************************* Voltrex are a FSA regulated boutique investment house that work with investment banks, hedge funds, corporate and private clients. They deal with corporates, private clients and hedge funds and trade in the region of £500 million per month. They are a streamline operation with low overheads unlike a bank or multinational broker which allows them to offer sharper pricing and much more proactive service. They send morning market reports that give people an indication on what is happening in the market. Its free to set up an account and you have no obligation to use their services but I have no doubt that you will be pleasantly surprised when you compare quotes. They are unique in the industry as they have a number of divisions and are FSA regulated unlike a lot of the brokers in the market. The company is also the leading broker with online capability which allows clients to view real time prices, trade online, send international payments, place orders, view previous deals, view up to date charts and market commentary - essentiall      ");
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array_files[174]=new Array(0,1,"./info/casestudies/delmia1.html","2009-06-19","11K","BARA Information | BARA    ","     ","     "," BARA Information | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Optimising the efficiency of automated lines in Nissans UK plant Delmia Robots have been a feature of the Nissan plant since it was first opened in 1984. Today it uses both Fanuc and Nachi robots on its Primera, Almera and Micra lines, for welding, handling, and painting operations. Such investment in automation has been an important part of the Sunderland plant becoming most productive car manufacturing facility in Europe. CimStation Robotics (CSR) offline programming software was first used in Sunderland in the lead up to production of the new Primera in 2001. It has since been used to support engineering study and off-line robot teach on a number of new model programs, and also to support increased productivity on current model lines. CSR is a powerful 3D simulation software tool, enabling manufacturing engineers to quickly simulate and evaluate alternative methods for automating a manufacturing process. Using existing in-house CAD data, CSR accurately simulates interactions between work cell components to optimise equipment selection, fine-tune equipment positioning, and maximize production throughput. Nissan Japan has used CSR for a number of years to model and simulate robots. It now uses an enhanced version of the software that includes pre-programmed CSR modules, allowing Nissan to extend the range of programmable features for its robots. At Sunderland the production planning team works with 3D models generated by IDEAS CAD software. Nissan body-in-white engineer, Adam Garbutt welcomes the flexibility offered by offline programming, Before off-line methods, we had a limited window, usually during the night shift and at weekends, to programme the robots on-line. CSR allows robots to be programmed without access to the line. We can also prepare robot programmes for new models before physical parts are available. CSR has been an important tool in the implementation of the Nissan flexible manufacturing system, which utilises a large number of robots sharing workspace. Robot motion at 100% speed can be up to 5 metres per second with a 160kg tool. As a result, the implications of a robot collision can be significant facility damage and down-time. CSR allows us to prove out and optimise robot paths and interactions at 100%, reducing the risk to production. notes Garbutt. CSR is used by both engineering and production departments within Nissan. This approach ensures a common understanding, and production ownership of the final robot programs. Flexibility of robot operation is essential where a robots production life can be up to 20 years. Nissan maximises the benefits of its investment in robots by re-using existing robots and lines where possible. Such free movement of robots relies on the ability to quickly integrate them within production lines with the minimum of disruption to production. CimStation gives us the capability to produce a robot path before a robot is installed. This gives us the ability to avoid a complete robot teach in the cell, greatly reducing the time required, and with it risk to production. CSR also allows us to change robot types, for example where we are replacing an obsolete or unsuitable robot type, we can use CSR to upload the existing program in one format, and then download in another. explains Garbutt. Nissan has used CSR for a number of engineering studies. The ability to accurately determine robot reach and facility interference before any physical facility or panels are available is an important tool in feasibility study and cost avoidance. An example of this was a recent robot cell proposal to automate a manual welding operation on Almera and Primera. CSR was used to evaluate the cell layout, weld gun access, cycle time, and safety system requirements. The visualisation of the cell in CSR allowed the proposal to be clearly presented to health and safety and production for their input. The study allowed Nissan to develop a cell taking into account all design considerations, and which, as a result was proven to be too expensive to be feasible. Without CSR the cell could have been much further into development, or potentially installed before some issues were raised, giving significant cost avoidance. For further details of CimStation Robotics (CSR) contact Applied Computing & Engineering on +44 (0)1925 830085 or visit www.acel.co.uk. Information Events Case Studies Press Releases Quartermation Consultants Employment Opportunities Robots Statistics Machinery & Robotics Safety Training Digital Manufacturing Videos Past Events     ");
array_files[175]=new Array(0,1,"./info/casestudies/motomannew.html","2009-06-19","8K","BARA Information | BARA    ","     ","     "," BARA Information | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Pizza Cartons palletised by Robot Motoman Up to 320 cases per hour are palletised around the clock at the end of the second production line at Charnwood Foods, Leicester, an RHM Group member that specialises in the manufacture of pizza bases for restaurant chains in the UK and across Europe. A Motoman SP100X four-axis palletising robot with a Unigripper vacuum suction gripper was chosen for the application by main contractor, Crown Conveyors. The new manufacturing line been installed to cope with increasing demand for pizzas, making Charnwood one of the leading manufacturers of frozen discs in the UK with an annual production of 63 million bases. They are produced from raw ingredients, stacked, wrapped and boxed prior to palletising, there being 12 sizes of case to accommodate pizzas of different diameters. Pallet layout programs provided by Motoman reside within the controller. The robot picks up the correct number of cartons - normally three - from the end of the production line and stacks them onto a pallet. Case weight is 16 to 19.5 kg. The quickest runner is processed at the rate of 40 cases per pallet, eight pallets per hour. Within the robot cell is a turntable pallet wrapping station that secures the load prior to collection by forklift truck from a parallel conveyor. David Harrison, Engineering Manager at Charnwood Foods, advised that the Motoman robot is proving reliable in operation, and very flexible. (The manufacturer quotes 52,000+ hours MTBF - nearly six years). It was always foreseen that a robot would be used for the palletising operation, as it would be an arduous and repetitive task for an operator to perform. Indeed, palletising at the end of the first manufacturing line has been carried out successfully by robot for the past eight years. Two photographs herewith, captioned: 1. Cases of pizzas being palletised robotically at the end of the second production line at Charnwood Foods, Leicester. 2. When the required number of cases have been stacked, a turntable pallet wrapping station secures the load prior to collection by forklift truck. Information Events Case Studies Press Releases Quartermation Consultants Employment Opportunities Robots Statistics Machinery & Robotics Safety Training Digital Manufacturing Videos Past Events     ");
array_files[176]=new Array(0,1,"./info/casestudies/motoman2.html","2009-06-19","11K","BARA Information | BARA    ","     ","     "," BARA Information | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Vehicle Window Manufacturer Expands Robotic Welding ...with UKs first Cold Metal Transfer System Motoman Aluminium window frames for off-road vehicles are being welded faster and to the same high quality at the Birmingham factory of Widney UK, following the installation in January 2006 of a Motoman ArcSystem 6000 robotic welding cell comprising a 6-axes robot working with a servo controlled twin station positioner. Motoman Robotics is the first robot company in the UK to integrate the new CMT (cold metal transfer) process developed by the Austrian company, Fronius. Some of the major advantages over conventional MIG welding are reduced cycle times, improved cosmetic appearance of the weld bead, virtually no spatter and very low heat input, keeping weld distortion to an absolute minimum. Post-weld dressing and scrap are virtually eliminated. A key factor for making the investment was the fact that Widney UK required additional robotic welding capacity to satisfy new contracts for their glazed window business and Motoman Robotics proved to be a competent partner to supply this type of system. Motoman Robotics successfully integrated the new CMT process into one of their standard range of ArcSystem welding cells utilising a highly accurate and fast HP20-6 long reach robot in order to provide full cover over the relatively large window assembly. These cells are supplied with all auxiliary equipment such as guarding, electrical safety etc. The new Motoman cell is up to twice as fast as other robot cells in the Widney factory, six times more productive than a manual welder, and delivers an important extra benefit. As CMT weld quality is so good, the process is able to match the quality of TIG welds and get closer to the finish of a brazed weld. CMT welding of a window joint takes typically three minutes, representing a 10-fold time saving over the 30 minutes required for manually brazing the joint. Small wonder, then, that the original 11 manual brazing stations at Birmingham have been cut to three. According to Widney UK production engineer, Anne Seeley, Motoman Robotics was the only company able to offer a high specification cell at an attractive level of investment. The system features a servo controlled, twin station rotary positioner that allows fixtures to be loaded during the weld cycle. All three servo axes and the robots six axes are controlled from the Motoman NX100 robot controller, with its unique ability to control up to 36 axes. In practice, to take advantage of the ArcSystem 6000s fast set-up time, jobs for two different customers are generally produced sequentially using different fixtures at each station. If component dimensions allow, two window frames are clamped on each of the two fixtures at either of the stations, which is ideal for setting up handed window frames. In this way, production flexibility is balanced with maximising output over two shifts from 7.30 am to 3.00 am. Aluminium welded by Widney UK is mainly from 1.5 to 3.0 mm thick, which is the upper limit for pure CMT. CMT derives its ability to create high quality welds from a modified dip-transfer technique whereby the arc is deliberately discontinued and resumed at up to 70 times per second. Accurate control is maintained over the mechanical motion of the wire as well as over the electrical and electronic parameters, leading to greater uniformity of the weld bead and enhanced reproducibility over a batch of components, and from one batch to the next. As the temperature of the base metal does not rise as high as with conventional MIG, there is less tendency for cracking to occur in the heat affected zone around the weld. Currently, there are very few off-road vehicles built on which the welds of Widneys window frames are visible. However, the higher quality of the CMT weld will allow Widney UK greater flexibility in that additional products may be designed so that the welds do show, so good is their appearance. Three photographs herewith, captioned: 1. Anne Seeley programming the Motoman robot to weld an aluminium window frame at Widney UK. Programs for all jobs are held within the extensive memory of the NX100 robot controller. 2. Robotic welding at Widney UK of an aluminium window frame for a Volvo off-road vehicle. Symmetrically opposite frames are mounted on the same fixture on this station. 3. Close-up showing the quality and minimal spatter of a Cold Metal Transfer weld. Information Events Case Studies Press Releases Quartermation Consultants Employment Opportunities Robots Statistics Machinery & Robotics Safety Training Digital Manufacturing Videos Past Events     ");
array_files[177]=new Array(0,1,"./info/casestudies/motoman1.html","2009-06-19","10K","BARA Information | BARA    ","     ","     "," BARA Information | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Compact Robotic Handling of Mushy Peas Motoman At the Derbyshire factory of Lockwoods, the leading manufacturer of frozen mushy peas with an annual throughput of 4,000 tonnes, Motoman robots have taken over packing of bags into cartons in one of two cells serving the palletising area, which itself was robotised in 1998. The majority of the heavier bags of peas, weighing either 1 kg or 907 grams (2 lbs), are processed through the robotic side to save the two operators in the adjacent cell the arduous task of stacking them into boxes by hand. Although the large bags do occasionally go through the manual side, it is usually reserved for packing smaller product weighing 454 and 750 grams. A striking feature of the latest automation project at the Ambergate factory, 10 miles north of Derby, is the very small area into which the twin-robot packing cell has been shoehorned. Within an area of less than 9 sq m, a Motoman SK16 six-axis robot fitted with a collator attachment picks up five 1 kg or six 907 gram bags at a time from the end of an input conveyor and places them into a cardboard carton with capacity for 10 or 12 bags respectively. A smaller SK6 six-axis robot within the same floor area erects cartons and places them beside the SK16 for filling. Said Richard Spencer, Lockwoods production director, Normally a case-erecting machine is a colossal size, but the small Motoman robot manages to do the job in a fraction of the space. The other breakthrough was the multiple bag handling technology that Motoman introduced, following successful implementation of a similar collating gripper system in Finland. He went on to point out that, although the manual cell can keep up with the robotic packing side for short periods, frequent staff changes would be needed to maintain this pace. In any case, such performance is only possible with experienced operatives of which there is a limited supply, especially at 7.00 am - the start of the first shift - due to the limitations of local public transport. There is also the issue of repetitive strain injury to consider when employing people to do this type of work. This latest project follows the successful implementation on-site of a Motoman SP100 dedicated 4-axis palletising robot. Serving two pallet stations, it picks two cartons at a time off the conveyors from the packing cells, building the pallet loads by stacking 10 cartons per layer, eight high. A special gripper system was supplied with twin forks and an overhead clamp at one end for handling the cartons; while at the other end, two bespoke clamps are used to pick up freezer spacers from a pile and place them between the layers of cartons. After each fully built pallet has been taken away by forklift truck to the blast freezer, the robot has a yet another duty. Using the same gripper as is employed for carton handling, a new pallet is picked up from a stack within the cell and placed in position ready for loading. Continued Mr Spencer, Motoman was awarded this contract because the other suppliers we looked at either wanted to specify two robots to load the pallets, or said the roof height had to be raised to provide clearance for robot operation. Neither stipulation proved necessary. Now that the uncooked mushy pea packing area has been successfully automated as far as is feasible, the intention is to investigate how robots can assist product handling in the adjacent cooked range process line. Mr Spencers concluding comments concerned robot reliability, which is paramount for maintaining productivity. He said that the palletising robot has been serviced once a year since it was installed four years ago, since which time its operational availability has been 100 per cent. He confidently expects similar long-term performance from the other two robots. Information Events Case Studies Press Releases Quartermation Consultants Employment Opportunities Robots Statistics Machinery & Robotics Safety Training Digital Manufacturing Videos Past Events     ");
array_files[178]=new Array(0,1,"./info/casestudies/metavision1.html","2009-06-19","9K","BARA Information | BARA    ","     ","     "," BARA Information | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training New System for Quality Control in Welding and Joining Metavision Meta Vision Systems has launched a new, laser-based inspection and measurement tool that examines and reports on critical trends in process quality. Called Meta Inspection, it can significantly reduce defects and scrap, minimise rework and improve component quality by identifying imperfections as they occur. A development of Metas computer controlled, 3D seam tracking systems for automated welding, the inspection product is aimed at applications where weld quality is especially important. Post-process results include bead presence, geometry and position as well as trend data such as weld undercut or overcut. Quality checks may be made not just on welds but equally effectively on sealant and glue beads. Meta Inspection can provide 100 per cent inspection in real time, which cannot be achieved by other means. Different criteria may be measured and the subjectivity of visual inspection is removed. The quality control system is PC-based and features laser sensors with fields of view ranging from 5 mm to 60 mm to suit the size of feature to be inspected and the required resolution. Important feature characteristics are derived rapidly and precisely through principles of triangulation. The Meta Sensor projects a precision-focused line of laser light onto the surface, ensuring that measurements are not affected by changes in ambient lighting conditions. Where the laser line strikes a surface, it forms a contour line of the feature. The sensors integrated CCD imager views the contour lines shape and position within its high-resolution pixel array, from which accurate Y (cross-profile) and Z (height) co-ordinates are derived. Dedicated processing and inspection algorithms create electronic profiles from the sensor data and measurements are taken from the electronic profiles. Depending on the intended application, limits or thresholds can be set and compared against the profile data. When thresholds are exceeded, alarm conditions are triggered allowing prompt corrective action to be taken. Meta Inspection may be installed in-line for continuous quality monitoring or as part of an off-line inspection facility. Sensors are easily mounted in a fixed position close to the process, as part of an auxiliary inspection fixture when access is difficult, or on the end of a robot. The system is easy to set up and operate, as system parameters and programmable functions are established using convenient set-up screens and the computer keyboard, while operation is controlled via a push button console. To ensure reliable, long-term operation, Meta sensors are specifically designed for arduous environments. These robust sensors have no moving parts and have proven themselves across a wide range of challenging applications since 1985. Application notes are available free of charge from Meta covering the following specific applications: Concavity and Convexity Defects of a Tailor Welded Blank, Missing Weld and Open Seam, Fillet Weld Inspection, Inspection of Tube and Pipe Longitudinal Butt Welds, and Go / No-Go of Laser Welded Transmission Components. Information Events Case Studies Press Releases Quartermation Consultants Employment Opportunities Robots Statistics Machinery & Robotics Safety Training Digital Manufacturing Videos Past Events     ");
array_files[179]=new Array(0,1,"./info/casestudies/kawasaki1.html","2009-06-19","10K","BARA Information | BARA    ","     ","     "," BARA Information | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Robots in the manufacture of clay drainage products Kawasaki Were all familiar seeing robots working away in car factories creating masses of sparks as they weld together the various body parts of the latest cars. But robots are now being used in many differing applications across a whole new range of industries. Robots are seen today as an integral part of manufacture performing repetitive tasks on a 24 hour, 7 day basis providing accurate and reliable actions in a wide variety of arduous operating conditions. The car industry was perhaps the first of many industries to make use of robots extensively. Whereas in the early days of car manufacture, thousands of manual workers were used to place and fit all the various components, with the event of robots more efficient manufacture could be achieved with a smaller work force. Many manufacturing processes are by nature performed in hostile working conditions which are uncomfortable, unpleasant, and sometimes present potential risks for workers. Placing a robot in these working conditions provides a solution to this problem. Being a controlled machine, the robot also has the advantage of performing repetitive tasks without mental boredom effecting the accuracy and speed of performance. Robots are also capable of handling much larger loads than possible by manual labour, with the latest models capable of handling up to 250 Kg. Robots have been introduced into the manufacture of clay building products. Hepworth Building Products at their Donnington Works in Derbyshire produce a wide range of clay pipes and fittings for use in drainage and flue linings. Their production line, which by nature operates in a arduous environment of building materials such as clay, sand and chemicals, runs 7 days a week, 24 hours a day throughout the year. They decided to commission two of their factory lines with automated production methods. Initially in 1985 six manufacturing cells were fitted with electro-hydraulic robots for handling products from machines to trimmers and setting stations. These performed well and after several years their performance was analysed. From these results it was decided to replace them with the latest technology robotic systems. Hepworth engineers inquired from three major robot manufacturers as to the purchase price, performance, reliability and maintenance costs, together with the backup support, training of maintenance personnel, technical assistance and design of auxiliary equipment. Other criteria needed to be satisfied including the payload and long reach capacity, together with the ability to fit within the existing robot footprint. After much consultation, the contract to supply five new robots was placed with Kawasaki Robotics UK who displayed that they could meet all Hepworths requirements within the financial budget of £230,000. Installation and commissioning was a joint undertaking between Hepworths maintenance staff and the Kawasaki application engineering department. The replacement schedule installed the five new electric robots over a 12 month period, including a specialised station which used a seventh axis for internal trimming of the pressed pipe junction product, making the existing bespoke trimming equipment obsolete at a saving in replacement costs of £56,000. The Kawasaki robots have now been in operation for almost three years and have totalled around 35,000 operating hour without a single breakdown. They have performed in the tough environmental conditions in the handling, trimming, placement and pallet stacking of the clay products to the total satisfaction of Hepworth engineers and management. For the future, engineers at Hepworth are looking at other sections of the manufacture of their products using manual labour, with a view to introducing more Kawasaki robots to give a more reliable and efficient production line. Information Events Case Studies Press Releases Quartermation Consultants Employment Opportunities Robots Statistics Machinery & Robotics Safety Training Digital Manufacturing Videos Past Events     ");
array_files[180]=new Array(0,1,"./info/casestudies/delmia2.html","2009-06-19","11K","BARA Information | BARA    ","     ","     "," BARA Information | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Warwick Manufacturing Group Redefines Car Production Delmia TRYING to anticipate demand for a car that hasnt even been made yet is an unenviable task, yet it is an exercise that the major car manufacturers face each year. Linked to this decision is expenditure on millions of pounds worth of plant. While production capacity is always static, demand is fluid. The number of years in which Rover was selling at, or near its peak of 180,000 models per annum of the Rover 100 model were few. In fact, though the production facilities remained the same, there was clearly an excess capacity, as for several years, the company was only able to sell between 40,000 and 80,000 models per annum. Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG), part of the Faculty of Engineering within The University of Warwick, has just completed a one year feasibility study at the behest of the DTI. The theme of commonality and Design for Assembly, which has already been adopted by such manufacturers as Ford, has been taken further than ever before in The Responsive Automotive Manufacturing Plant (RAMP). This study is now moving onto the next phase in the form of a three year research project for Land Rover. Ian Pearson, Senior Research Fellow in WMG, explained: This project began with the Holy Grail of automotive manufacture, the paint shop. Its total elimination has already been achieved by Sony in television manufacture, so we reasoned that if we could create an inherently flexible system based on a cellular matrix instead of the traditional line, we could eliminate not just one bottleneck, but all of them. Also, if we can run several models through our matrix, the problem of cars increasing or decreasing in demand simply disappears, as RAMP allows the same production facilities to produce different models. Wonderful as it appears for car manufacturers to get maximum return on their investment for the lifecycle of all their models, our modular construction solution can soon get extremely complex. 3D discrete event simulation is the only way to cope with the myriad variables, and we have adopted DELMIAs QUEST, which is the best such system by general consensus. This systems in-built logic minimises capital cost by maximising utilisation. Bottlenecks caused by equipment breakdown no longer happen within our virtual plant, as the system simply re-routes within the matrix. Using QUEST, we can prove that up to 12 different models can be simultaneously manufactured by the same jigs and robots. Certainly, implementing the system would be expensive, but then car manufacturers face enormous expense creating a new manufacturing line each time a new model is introduced. Philosophically, both Design for Assembly and Design for Facility have to be wholeheartedly embraced for RAMP to work as envisaged. An illustration of the former is assembling a vehicles interior prior to attaching the roof, allowing far easier access. The latter is adopted by using the processes which are already available, as well as limiting tooling modifications. QUEST makes it clear which cells are in the highest demand and these can then be duplicated. Subassemblies are kitted up onto tooling pallets and routed through the various cells. All parts of the facility, cells, tooling pallets and so on, are modular and easily reconfigurable. RAMP benefits are: Cells can be modified without stopping production Prototypes can be built through a production facility Model run-outs can be long, as they do not stop other production Line balancing becomes less important Extensive variation between models can be achieved New vehicle concepts can be tried cheaply Incorporating Virtual Reality and 3D graphics, QUEST is an interactive tool which allows the user to quickly produce textured, high quality models for both commerce and manufacturing applications. QUEST integrates with all the other DELMIA products, so it is possible to create an interactive, virtual factory where machinery, robots and people are simulated to provide a total managerial solution, giving answers on everything from ergonomics to production planning. Background Information DELMIA Corp. develops e-business solutions for manufacturing by implementing a process centric solution to plan, define, monitor and control production systems from single device workcell, production line, factory material flow to extended enterprise production flow. DELMIA serves industry segments where continuous transformation and optimisation of the manufacturing processes are critical such as: Automotive, Aerospace, Fabrication and Assembly, Electrical and Electronics, Consumer Goods, Plant and Shipbuilding. DELMIA solutions are interoperable with major CAD, PDM and ERP systems. Information Events Case Studies Press Releases Quartermation Consultants Employment Opportunities Robots Statistics Machinery & Robotics Safety Training Digital Manufacturing Videos Past Events     ");
array_files[181]=new Array(0,1,"./info/casestudies/AC_E.html","2009-06-19","10K","BARA Information | BARA    ","     ","     "," BARA Information | BARA Home Membership Industry Links Quartermation Application / Industry Subgroups Contact Bara Members Latest News Information Events Training Optimising the efficiency of automated lines in Nissans UK plant Robots have been a feature of the Nissan plant since it was first opened in 1984. Today it uses both Fanuc and Nachi robots on its Primera, Almera and Micra lines, for welding, handling, and painting operations. Such investment in automation has been an important part of the Sunderland plant becoming most productive car manufacturing facility in Europe. CimStation Robotics (CSR) offline programming software was first used in Sunderland in the lead up to production of the new Primera in 2001. It has since been used to support engineering study and off-line robot teach on a number of new model programs, and also to support increased productivity on current model lines. CSR is a powerful 3D simulation software tool, enabling manufacturing engineers to quickly simulate and evaluate alternative methods for automating a manufacturing process. Using existing in-house CAD data, CSR accurately simulates interactions between work cell components to optimise equipment selection, fine-tune equipment positioning, and maximize production throughput. Nissan Japan has used CSR for a number of years to model and simulate robots. It now uses an enhanced version of the software that includes pre-programmed CSR modules, allowing Nissan to extend the range of programmable features for its robots. At Sunderland the production planning team works with 3D models generated by IDEAS CAD software. Nissan body-in-white engineer, Adam Garbutt welcomes the flexibility offered by offline programming, Before off-line methods, we had a limited window, usually during the night shift and at weekends, to programme the robots on-line. CSR allows robots to be programmed without access to the line. We can also prepare robot programmes for new models before physical parts are available. CSR has been an important tool in the implementation of the Nissan flexible manufacturing system, which utilises a large number of robots sharing workspace. Robot motion at 100% speed can be up to 5 metres per second with a 160kg tool. As a result, the implications of a robot collision can be significant facility damage and down-time. CSR allows us to prove out and optimise robot paths and interactions at 100%, reducing the risk to production. notes Garbutt. CSR is used by both engineering and production departments within Nissan. This approach ensures a common understanding, and production ownership of the final robot programs. Flexibility of robot operation is essential where a robots production life can be up to 20 years. Nissan maximises the benefits of its investment in robots by re-using existing robots and lines where possible. Such free movement of robots relies on the ability to quickly integrate them within production lines with the minimum of disruption to production. CimStation gives us the capability to produce a robot path before a robot is installed. This gives us the ability to avoid a complete robot teach in the cell, greatly reducing the time required, and with it risk to production. CSR also allows us to change robot types, for example where we are replacing an obsolete or unsuitable robot type, we can use CSR to upload the existing program in one format, and then download in another. explains Garbutt. Nissan has used CSR for a number of engineering studies. The ability to accurately determine robot reach and facility interference before any physical facility or panels are available is an important tool in feasibility study and cost avoidance. An example of this was a recent robot cell proposal to automate a manual welding operation on Almera and Primera. CSR was used to evaluate the cell layout, weld gun access, cycle time, and safety system requirements. The visualisation of the cell in CSR allowed the proposal to be clearly presented to health and safety and production for their input. The study allowed Nissan to develop a cell taking into account all design considerations, and which, as a result was proven to be too expensive to be feasible. Without CSR the cell could have been much further into development, or potentially installed before some issues were raised, giving significant cost avoidance. For further details of CimStation Robotics (CSR) contact Applied Computing & Engineering on +44 (0)1925 830085 or visit www.acel.co.uk. Information Events Case Studies Press Releases Quartermation Consultants Employment Opportunities Robots Statistics Machinery & Robotics Safety Training Digital Manufacturing Videos Past Events     ");
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