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Robot cell guarding: When adaptability trumps strength

November 2, 2022 by Mark Allinson Leave a Comment

Luke Wilkinson, design and product development manager at Matara, looks at the growing use of aluminium over steel in robot guard frames and the reasons behind its rising popularity

It is estimated that there are around 23,000 robots operating in industrial settings in the UK. The automotive sector is the largest user employing over 9,000, with the food and drink sector recently rising to second place.

With their ability to perform repetitive tasks accurately, swiftly and consistently, it’s not hard to understand why the use of robots across industry is growing. A survey conducted by the British Automation & Robot Association showed sales of robots in the UK to be 7.5% higher in 2020 from the previous year.

Whilst the benefits of using robots in industrial settings are clear, it’s important to take into account the potential safety risk they pose; not of a science fiction nature, but a very real, present in the here and now type risk that primarily stems from people accidentally getting in their way which can have serious consequences if the machine is fast moving, carrying a heavy payload and so on. [Read more…] about Robot cell guarding: When adaptability trumps strength

Filed Under: Features, Industrial robots Tagged With: accessories, aluminium, cost, delivered, drill, frame, guard, guarding, hand, holes, key, nature, required, robot, robots, safety, site, steel, system, systems

Drilling Deep Holes: Things to Keep In Mind

December 30, 2021 by Mark Allinson Leave a Comment

Drilling deep holes is a complicated process. Unless you know the right methods, chances are, you will fail. Read this article to learn more.

Drilling is a cutting method in which a drill is used to make a deep circular hole in the ground or solid materials. When it comes to drilling deep holes, the process can get complicated as it involves precision and expertise.

However, the definitions of drilling are not absolute anymore. The question has changed from how deep the hole is to how to reach greater depths with newer, more advanced, machinery. [Read more…] about Drilling Deep Holes: Things to Keep In Mind

Filed Under: Construction, Features Tagged With: deep, directional, drill, drilling, drilling deep holes, hole, horizontal, horizontal directional drilling products

Tools Guide for Your Heavy-Duty Workshop

June 2, 2021 by David Edwards Leave a Comment

Whether you are looking to start the workshop you have always wanted or you want to uplift an existing one, there are a few tools you need to have on your wish list.

If you are a handyman by profession, or you love DIY projects, the most common must-have equipment includes a table saw, radial arm saw, band saw, or a good stud welder, depending on your frequent projects.

Dress-up equipment like a drill press, lathe, and a planer, are essentials every workshop should have. Most projects can be passed only using a drill press, a saw, and proper hand tools. [Read more…] about Tools Guide for Your Heavy-Duty Workshop

Filed Under: Industry, Promoted Tagged With: air, blade, blades, compressor, cutting, drill, hand, heavy-duty, jigsaw, press, projects, size, table, tools, workshop

MineWare brings artificial intelligence to drilling holes in the ground

August 26, 2020 by David Edwards Leave a Comment

Mining equipment monitoring and automation solutions provider MineWare has developed the mining industry’s first AI-based drill automation platform, Phoenix AI, to optimize aftermarket blasthole drill operations.

Phoenix AI product manager Curtis Stacy says the intuitive, interoperable platform features an advanced layer of AI to mitigate common drilling faults and improve performance.

“Compatible with all blasthole drill makes and models, Phoenix AI is an independent system that allows machine operators to automate their entire drill cycle at the push of a single button, without compromising the OEM control system,” he says. [Read more…] about MineWare brings artificial intelligence to drilling holes in the ground

Filed Under: Computing, Features Tagged With: ai, automation, blast, curtis, drill, drilling, hole, machine, mining, operator, phoenix

Honeybee Robotics begins field testing Planetary Deep Drill system

January 19, 2016 by Abdul Montaqim

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Honeybee’s Planetary Deep Drill will be tested to reach 100 feet in Mars analog environment at USG Corporation’s gypsum quarry in California

Honeybee Robotics is beginning a new phase of development of its Planetary Deep Drill, a lightweight and portable drill designed eventually to reach kilometers below the surface of icy formations in the Martian polar caps, Enceladus, or Europa.

After validating the drill’s performance in laboratory tests, the company is now undertaking field trials at a gypsum quarry, where rock formations provide conditions analogous to drilling through future planetary targets.

At USG Corporation’s gypsum quarry near the Salton Sea, California, Honeybee will select a formation of rock with strength similar to cryogenic ice. [Read more…] about Honeybee Robotics begins field testing Planetary Deep Drill system

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