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The October 13th issue of No Risk Automation, a monthly e-news publication, explored the maintenance costs of AGVs. The AGV maintenance costs creep up; they are sneaky and come on fast. These added maintenance costs are not always the fault of the manufacturer or the equipment. Many times it is a lack of sufficient preventive maintenance.

Formitize proudly announces its new Engineers App – a state-of-the-art, easy-to-use management software that aims to provide a powerful paperless solution for engineers across Australia and around the world.

Building, maintaining or repairing a commercial or residential property has always been a cumbersome task. It can become a further tedious and troublesome task if people don’t get a professional and expert building and engineering specialist. When looking for a commercial or Residential Engineering services in Sydney it’s crucial to look out for a qualified, trusted and experienced engineering consultants who can provide world class services at rates that fit the budgets and requirements.

The October 13th issue of No Risk Automation, a monthly e-news publication, discussed the top three mistakes made in automation selection. These mistakes include: not concentrating on the details, believing that the technology or the guidance is important, and failing to prepare a written specification of what is wanted and needed at the distribution center (DC) or manufacturing plant floor.

Bodkin Design and Engineering LLC (BD&E), an electro-optic systems and solutions design-to-build firm, is pleased to announce a new line of thermo-electrically driven blackbody radiometric reference sources available immediately in stock or customized models. BD&E develops next generation infrared (IR) equipment according to exacting standards that provide precise IR emission over the Mid-Wave Infrared (MWIR) and Long Wave Infrared (LWIR) spectral bands. These products are built for applications such as thermal imaging calibration, target projection, and infrared detector/pyrometer characterization. USB connectivity allows radiometric calibration and correction to be accomplished using single-point, two-point, or on-the-fly methods, infinity focus testing, and Minimum Resolvable Temperature Difference (MRTD) measurements.

Chipkin Automation Systems has released Barrigton LanStar MicroStar Gateway which allows the automation professionals to integrate, remote monitor and control their Barrington LanStar and Microstar system.

The September 15th issue of No Risk Automation, an e-news publication, explored reducing the bottom-line to increase profitability. There are many indicators that show two alarming statistics. The cost of labor and the associated loaded costs are increasing and the workforce for material handling jobs is rapidly shrinking. It is inevitable that for applications with moderate to long travel distances (involving structured movement of products) all movement will be performed by some form of automated vehicle without human intervention.

Designing a building is an arduous task and several parameters contribute to that. Especially, the effect of wind on the buildings plays a huge role in its designing part. Wind-induced motion will produce strong effects on tall, slender and flexible buildings and this can really affect the performance and safety of the buildings.

Cost avoidance must also be considered. Often, increases in mobile equipment accidents typically bring increases in the cost of Workers Compensation and Lost Time and production. There are often increases in operational requirements, which are best handled with a fixed one-time cost versus adding increasing recurring labor costs.

90% of industries rely on engineering products to improve the efficiency of the devices and improve the overall returns. With too many services offering these products, it is difficult for any industry owner to zero in on the right supplier that provides him with the products of exceptional quality and efficiency. This is where Cebeco Pty Ltd fits in as they have more than 40 years of experience in the field and have been delivering the products with uncompromised quality.

The September 15th issue of No Risk Automation, an e-news publication, discussed reducing the bottom-line to increase profitability. Purchasing and implementing automated guided vehicles for manufacturing and distribution centers (DCs) may reduce labor costs. There are many indicators that show two alarming statistics. The cost of labor and the associated loaded costs are increasing and the workforce for material handling jobs is rapidly shrinking. It is inevitable that for applications with moderate to long travel distances (involving structured movement of products) all movement will be performed by some form of automated vehicle without human intervention. Increased labors costs often trigger the exercise of cost analysis. To access the current and past newsletters, go to: http://www.noriskautomation.com/media/newsletter/.

The Western Regional Minority Supplier Development Council (WRMSDC) recently recognized HCSE as a certified MBE. Adding another feather to its success story, the structural engineer design service consented to a telephonic interview on the developments. Mr. Humza Choudhry is a reputed business person with strict standards for ethical partnerships and perfect project executions. On the telephone, Mr. Choudhry described the WRMSDC certification as a major milestone of achievement. He credited the award as a ‘natural reward’ for the high quality service HCSE has been delivering over the years.

The September 15th issue of No Risk Automation, an e-news publication, discussed reducing the bottom-line to increase profitability. Purchasing and implementing automated guided vehicles for manufacturing and distribution centers (DCs) may reduce labor costs. There are many indicators that show two alarming statistics.

The September 15th issue of No Risk Automation, an important e-news publication, recommended that all costs need to be considered when adopting automated guided vehicles (AGVs). It is critical that manufacturers and distribution center (DC) managers make an informed decision on return on investment (ROI). Costs can be evaluated in a myriad of ways. Cost avoidance must also be considered. Often, increases in mobile equipment accidents typically bring increases in the cost of Workers Compensation and Lost Time and production. There are often increases in operational requirements, which are best handled with a fixed one-time cost versus adding increasing recurring labor costs. To access the current and past newsletters, go to: http://www.noriskautomation.com/media/newsletter/.

Sintec have today announced their establishment into the North American engineering market. Sintec US LTD, the subsidiary company of Sintec UK LTD, have now established themselves into the North American mechanical and electrical installation industry and are now progressing through various new states.

The September 15th issue of No Risk Automation, a monthly e-news publication, discussed the safety consideration in automation. The key factor in choosing AGV automation must always be the determination that the new automated system will operate safely in the DC or plant floor. This top priority is integral in the AGV purchasing decision because the answer is almost always yes when AGVs are purchased from reputable vendors who follow ANSI B56.5.

The September 15th issue of No Risk Automation, a monthly e-news publication, discussed the Lean process needed to purchase and implement Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) for manufacturing and distribution centers (DCs). Often AGV companies will propose a solution, obtain a purchase order, and then write a formal proposal. It is not appropriate. The formal proposal is needed so the customer can evaluate if the solution truly meets their requirements, metrics, and needs. Too often AGV vendors do not fully disclose the costs for the full project and implementation.

Since the late 1990s, with the rapid advance in electronic technology making it more affordable and available, radio control flying has become a popular hobby. Unfortunately, many hobbyists experience the expense of having their craft plunge to the ground uncontrollably after experiencing problems in the flight control unit with frozen autopilot, lost GPS or magnetometer. Sometimes this can result in property damage not only to the operator's craft, but also where the craft crashed or even bodily harm if it caused injury to bystanders or others enjoying their day. An Austrian company, GizmoTech GmbH, has created an Auto-Pilot manager and launched an Indiegogo campaign to raise capital bring the circuit control board to the commercial-users, professionals and hobbyist, faster through mass production.

Creating parts involved with complex geometries, Prototype Casting offers the most influential engineering support by using the Laser metal sintering process. The company is renowned for providing state-of-the-art services by using the latest technologies in parts production processes. While comparing the above process with traditional manufacturing techniques, DMLS is a much faster way and is an advanced, precise metal fabrication method.

The August 25th issue of No Risk Automation, a weekly e-news publication, explored variables or criteria that must be considered when thinking about automation. Load type is one such variable, particularly with AGV (automated guided vehicle) selection. This might include pallets, rolls, cases, containers, bales, or something else. This should be one of the first considerations asked in the selection process. Another consideration is load weight, which is usually defined in categories.

The fourth issue of “No Risk Automation” (a weekly e-newsletter) will be issued on August 25th and address how AGVs have been found to reduce the damage to inventory, make production scheduling more flexible, and reduce staffing needs. AGVs are a major capital decision and implementation requires a level of fiscal caution combined with industry knowledge and experience.

The August 18th issue of No Risk Automation, a weekly e-news publication, referenced research from Modeling and Simulation in Engineering. The article examined the pick up-dispatching and delivery-dispatching of a multiple-load AGV system. The research concluded that by mixing different pick up-dispatching rules, several control strategies have been generated and the best control strategy determined.

The August 18th issue of No Risk Automation, a weekly e-news publication, suggested automated guided vehicle (AGV) selection, a key concern in manufacturing environments, is a complex, difficult task. It is crucial to justify the selected equipment before actual implementation. The newsletter referenced a logical procedure to select automated guided vehicles in manufacturing environments. The procedure is based on the preference selection index (PSI) method. An automated guided vehicle selection index is proposed to evaluate and rank automated guided vehicles.

Precision engineering is responsible for all of the small but essential parts that make grand designs possible. From sky scrapers to engine blocks, precision engineering is responsible for driving the future as much as it’s instrumental in optimizing efficiency to ensure that future is green and bright. McMullen Precision Engineering is a company based in Northern Ireland that provide a wide range of precision engineering services and has now increased their capability to produce precision CNC milling and turning based components.

The third issue of “No Risk Automation” (a weekly e-newsletter) addresses how automated guided vehicle (AGV) selection is a key concern in manufacturing environments. It is crucial to justify the selected equipment before actual implementation. The issue will describe best-practice and logical procedures for selecting automated guided vehicles in manufacturing environments. The procedure is based on the preference selection index (PSI) method.