Ultimate vehicle visibility solutions from Avery Dennison

Ultimate vehicle visibility solutions from Avery Dennison (Photo: Avery Dennison, PR390)OEGSTGEEST, the Netherlands — July 9, 2018 — Among the materials science innovations Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions premiered at FESPA 2018 was a full range of reflective films designed to provide the highest possible vehicle visibility.

Omron to Introduce NX1-series Controller That Integrates Control and Information

NX1 Machine Automation Controller. 
(Photo: Omron, PR047)Omron Corporation (HQ: Shimogyo-Ku, Kyoto. CEO: Yoshihito Yamada) announced the global release in April of its new NX1-series Machine Automation Controller that boosts productivity while leveraging information. Omron will release the NX-HAD4[][] High-speed Analog Input Unit*1 and NX-SL5[][][] Safety CPU Unit*2 that can be used with the NX1 Series, helping address manufacturing innovation challenges including strengthening of quality control and flexible safety measures.

Honeycomb materials delivering performance and growth in packaging

Fig. 5: Lightweight foldable and durable storage and delivery boxes.
(Photo: © 2018 EconCore, ECNPR010)EconCore actively licenses its technology for the continuous production of thermoplastic honeycomb core materials, to companies around the world in various industry sectors. The advantage of being able to produce core materials with optimized performance-to-weight ratios, at high speeds, in high volumes, and with the lowest possible costs, has brought the honeycomb structure – once reserved for aerospace and low volume, less cost-sensitive domains – to mass markets.

DSM launches new Coating Resins website to provide insight into performance and sustainability

DSM launches new Coating Resins website to provide insight into performance and sustainability. (Photo: DSM Coating Resins: DSMREPR008)Royal DSM, a global science-based company in Nutrition, Health and Sustainable Living, has launched its new Coating Resins website at www.dsm.com/paint with the aim of giving the coating industry a greater insight into the bright science and application expertise driving new levels of performance in coatings.

Tritium signs deal with IONITY for 100 high-power charging sites across Europe

Tritium signs deal with IONITY for 100 high-power charging sites across Europe.
From left to right: Trevor St Baker (Tritium Chairman), David Finn (CEO and Founder Tritium), Marcus Groll (IONITY COO), Michael Hajesch (IONITY CEO). 
(Image courtesy Tritium, PR007)IONITY has chosen Tritium as its technology partner for the construction of 100 high-power charging sites across Germany, France, UK, Norway and Sweden. The dedicated electric vehicle (EV) charging stations will have an average of up to six user units, each capable of delivering 350 kW of power for fast charging of modern EVs. All equipped with the Combined Charging System (CCS) used by a wide range of vehicle manufactures.

Glass Performance versus Aesthetics

Glass Performance versus Aesthetics. 
(Photo courtesy of Guardian Glass, LLC, ©Gonzalo Botet, LLC, GRDPR158) Different buildings have differing needs with respect to aesthetics, performance and function. Few building materials can have as great an impact on all three of these areas as glass.

Omron brings real-time EDGE-AI control to the factory floor

Omron will showcase a new solution that adds artificial intelligence (AI) functionality to packaging and processing machinery for real-time control that provides an instant reduction in waste and machine downtime. (Photo/Photos: Omron, PR053)On stand B32 at this year’s PPMA show, Omron will showcase a new solution that adds artificial intelligence (AI) functionality to packaging and processing machinery for real-time control that provides an instant reduction in waste and machine downtime. The AI controller is based on a machine learning engine (MLE), which is incorporated into Omron’s Sysmac control platform (on both PLC and IPC) and monitors multiple signals simultaneously to detect potential anomalies (faults) and determine the appropriate response. The whole calculation can be accomplished in under a single machine cycle, minimising any disruption to the operation of the line.

Beaulieu International Group acquires Beaulieu Canada and Beaulieu Australia

Beaulieu Australia’s new state-of-the-art carpet manufacturing plant.
(Photo: © Beaulieu International Group)Beaulieu International Group (B.I.G.) announces the acquisition of two privately-owned companies, Beaulieu Canada and Beaulieu Australia, which will be integrated into its Flooring Solutions business unit. The transactions closed end of June.