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    <pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
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      <title>Concentric vice handles 3mm workpieces</title>
      <description>Roemheld's Hilma MC125Z concentric vice offers provides the ability to grip on just 3mm, removing the need to mill a large amount of excess material away. </description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Roemheld UK</category>
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      <title>Robotics automate cumbersome flash removal</title>
      <description>A six-axis robot system with a horizontal reach of 2m and a payload capacity of 50kg was chosen to automate flash removal on Ridgigully products.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>ATM Automation</category>
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      <title>RFID tags match the tool to the process</title>
      <description>RFID provides a low-cost means of avoiding robot, tooling and part damage because it quickly ensures the correct tooling is running. </description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>SAS Automation</category>
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      <title>Positioning technology allows microscopic handling</title>
      <description>NSK's micro-manipulation system features a three-axis (XYZ) positioning stage that facilitates the attachment of measuring devices, micromanipulators and microscopes for examining a preparation. </description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>NSK UK</category>
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      <title>Custom grippers come in kit form</title>
      <description>Jaw kit will provide moulders with the ability to easily interchange and configure the jaw size by ordering kits of the same size to customise their gripping requirements.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>SAS Automation</category>
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      <title>3D system suits difficult handling applications</title>
      <description>3D vision enables picking based on the product's profile, allowing inspection and picking of transparent or semitransparent products such a vials or syringes</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>RTS</category>
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      <title>Robotics programme eases automation process</title>
      <description>Partners have access to ABB Robotics' complete portfolio to help design and support their systems, machines and solutions.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>ABB Robotics</category>
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      <title>Vices grip thin metal safely</title>
      <description>The Roemheld Hilma five-axis vices dramatically reduce material wastage per billet, driving down raw material costs. </description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Roemheld UK</category>
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      <title>Lightweight arm gets a grip</title>
      <description>Lightweight, yet durable gripper arm is designed to help reduce robot wear and tear.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>SAS Automation</category>
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      <title>Training cuts unnecessary airport delays</title>
      <description>The training Robson's provided included basic troubleshooting and identifying photo electric cell faults, and how to quickly restart the conveyors after a fault or an emergency stop.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Robson Handling Technology</category>
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      <title>Distribution deal covers nano-products</title>
      <description>Alio Industries will be the sales distributor for Kohzu products in the Americas, while Kohzu will distribute Alio's nano-precision products and systems in Japan and other Asian markets.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Alio Industries</category>
      <link>http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/abi/abi102.html</link>
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      <title>Conveyors move products between floors</title>
      <description>Each system in the Mezzanine Floor Conveyor range is designed to suit the height between floors and constructed at an angle to suit the product being conveyed.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>LAC Conveyors</category>
      <link>http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/lkk/lkk101.html</link>
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      <title>Small robot delivers short cycle times</title>
      <description>Clean room classification makes the Toshiba Machine TH350A robot ideal for manufacturing electronic equipment, such as semiconductors or hard drives, or for laboratory use. </description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>TM Robotics (Europe)</category>
      <link>http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/tmr/tmr152.html</link>
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      <title>Upgrade for batch feeding systems</title>
      <description>New discharge feeders from the hoppers are of the electromagnetic vibrating type, replacing the screw conveyors previously used.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Robson Handling Technology</category>
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      <title>Open conveyor belt speeds product heating/cooling</title>
      <description>CompactGrid has five times less resistance to flow-through than most plastic modular belts. </description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Wire Belt Company of America</category>
      <link>http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/wir/wir104.html</link>
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      <title>Simulation swings airport contract</title>
      <description>Experience working with simulation software was a key factor in winning the contract for the baggage handling system at George Best Belfast City Airport.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Robson Handling Technology</category>
      <link>http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/roe/roe119.html</link>
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      <title>Conveyor systems keep sugar flowing</title>
      <description>At the Cantley site, Robson's task was to provide a new bulk outloading facility, complete with the steel-framed building to house it and a dedicated tanker access road. </description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Robson Handling Technology</category>
      <link>http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/roe/roe118.html</link>
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      <title>Automation partnership targets German market</title>
      <description>RTS and KS Automation have opened a new office in Roding, near Regensburg as a centre for promoting their end of line product handling and packaging operations. </description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>RTS</category>
      <link>http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/rts/rts108.html</link>
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      <title>Automation products speed solar cell production</title>
      <description>Adept's automation products will enable SLS to standardise development and delivery of its solar production products and will be a crucial part of the manufacturing of crystalline silicon cells. </description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Adept Technology</category>
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      <title>Handling system cuts energy and noise</title>
      <description>The Friction Drive Carousel is constructed from the latest lightweight but hardwearing materials, giving excellent performance for extended periods.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Robson Handling Technology</category>
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      <title>Custom-built conveyor helps with demolition</title>
      <description>Conveyor removes debris from the redevelopment of a ten-storey office building at the rear of the Fenwick store on London's Bond Street.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Robson Handling Technology</category>
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