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www.mac<strong>hi</strong>neryupdate.co.uk MACHINERY UPDATE 5<br />

PPMA matters<br />

Embracing the<br />

benefits of<br />

digitisation<br />

E Series FRL<br />

Filter, Regulator, Lubricator<br />

Easy assembly, durable design, <strong>hi</strong>gh flow<br />

Mark Williamson<br />

CHAIRMAN PPMA GROUP OF ASSOCIATIONS<br />

(INCORPORATING PPMA, BARA AND UKIVA)<br />

Welcome to t<strong>hi</strong>s bumper edition of Mac<strong>hi</strong>nery Update<br />

featuring our annual automation, robotics and vision<br />

systems feature (it starts on page 36). With the ever<br />

growing p<strong>res</strong>sure for efficiency, these technology sectors deliver<br />

the key to developing solutions in reducing production costs<br />

in all application segments. They are also critical in the era of<br />

digitisation and Industry 4.0 as they help to facilitate t<strong>hi</strong>s new<br />

way of working. In fact, industry surveys show above average<br />

growth in these sectors and in particular an annual growth rate<br />

for vision systems exceeding 10% per annum.<br />

The feature covers 40 pages and includes details on a diverse<br />

range of new technologies and the ways they are being used in<br />

industry. For instance, we even cover a story from Norway that<br />

sees mac<strong>hi</strong>ne vision being used to ensure salmon are killed<br />

humanely as well as an inte<strong>res</strong>ting piece about how robotics can<br />

attract tech-savvy youngsters to the manufacturing sector.<br />

Our new mac<strong>hi</strong>nery finder app<br />

will allow you to answer your<br />

supplier needs quickly and easily<br />

Another good indication of how much inte<strong>res</strong>t there is in<br />

the technology is the exceptional attendance of the recent<br />

Mac<strong>hi</strong>ne Vision Conference run by the UKIVA. With visitor<br />

numbers up 17% over last year’s inaugural event, it’s another clear<br />

indication that t<strong>hi</strong>s technology is growing in importance.<br />

More details on t<strong>hi</strong>s event can be found on page 9.<br />

Internally, the PPMA is in the midst of our own phase of<br />

digitisation <strong>with</strong> the development of a new website and other<br />

digital services to help members and also you, the reader of t<strong>hi</strong>s<br />

magazine. The first of these projects to launch is a new mac<strong>hi</strong>nery<br />

finder app, w<strong>hi</strong>ch is a brand new digital version of the well<strong>res</strong>pected<br />

printed annual directory. More detail of t<strong>hi</strong>s app,<br />

w<strong>hi</strong>ch is available from <strong>August</strong>, free of charge through<br />

Google Play or the Apple App store, is on page 7 of t<strong>hi</strong>s issue.<br />

The association has also been busy enhancing member services<br />

<strong>with</strong> a number of new training courses, more networking events<br />

<strong>with</strong> many hot topics discussed. One event covered the PackML<br />

open standard w<strong>hi</strong>ch makes mac<strong>hi</strong>nes on a production line talk<br />

to each other more easily. Hosted by Lenze, the event was as<br />

useful to end users as well as to mac<strong>hi</strong>ne builders (see page 8).<br />

As the holiday season is upon us I wish you all a great<br />

summer and come back ready to attend our ever-expanding<br />

PPMA Show in September (25 - 27 at the NEC, Birmingham). n<br />

FEATURES<br />

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Modular, robust design<br />

Manual/semi/automatic drain<br />

Port size options 1/8” – 1”<br />

Reliable and energy saving<br />

The E Series FRL design is a reliable, robust, modular<br />

construction w<strong>hi</strong>ch is easy to assemble. Advancements<br />

to the construction of the regulator mechanism have<br />

given extra sensitivity on the control. T<strong>hi</strong>s helps to ensure<br />

the system is working to the optimum p<strong>res</strong>sure. They can<br />

be supplied as units fully assembled, or we offer users<br />

the ability to assemble their own bespoke modular units<br />

<strong>with</strong> the use of connectors and wall mounting kits. All<br />

units 100% p<strong>res</strong>sure tested and inspected.<br />

BENEFITS<br />

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High flow rates<br />

Simple assembly<br />

Easy maintenance<br />

Sales: 01772 255109 | Online: tom-parker.co.uk<br />

Request a catalogue: marketing@tom-parker.co.uk

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