Community Foods hit target with ERP integrated warehouse system from Balloon One
Brentford, UK, 25 January 2012 – Community Foods Limited has improved stock recording accuracy by 15 per cent in just six months using Balloon One’s wireless warehouse management system (WMS). The new system has also reduced wastage and improved stock reconciliation for the natural and organic dried food supplier. The company selected the Accellos WMS because it integrates seamlessly with its new enterprise resource planning (ERP) software.
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Mia car powered by Leroy-Somer motors
Through its involvement, its mastery of technologies and its great experience in electric vehicles, Leroy-Somer has taken a leading position in this emerging market, as evidenced by this partnership with mia electric. The Mia is the first model sold by Mia electric. Since September 2011, the Mia has been on sale to private individuals. This electric car designed for the city, stands apart by the requirements it intends to meet: "Compactness, spaciousness, driving simplicity, easy access, economy, and fun".
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Dover Motion DDM series open frame X-Y table suits high throughput image and bio processing
Slinfold, UK – January 2012: Dover Motion Inc. has released a open frame X-Y positioning stage with a dynamic performance and accuracy capability that will suit demanding high throughput automation applications for imaging and biotechnology. The low profile DDM series, available through Dover Motion's exclusive distribution partner Heason Technology, features direct drive ironless linear servomotors and anti-creep cross roller bearings for exceptionally smooth zero-backlash motion combined with integral linear encoders that provide positioning resolution to 0.1 micron (to 5 nanometres on request). The small footprint DDM stage has a nominal travel of 120 mm x 80 mm and an overall height of only 40 mm - with a generous through aperture that will suit both imaging and microscopy use as well supporting microtitres or wellplates with top and underside access for biomedical sampling use. The DDM is designed to provide imaging throughput of up to 30 images/sec with outstanding stability during image capture.
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Tunis not left high and dry: Robust NORD gear units ensure smooth operation in waste water treatment facility
Abingdon - UK – In water works and waste water treatment facilities, pumps often have to process great amount of liquid. High-performance drives are therefore necessary for smooth operation. In such applications, drive units are often subject to extreme environmental conditions, and must be designed ac-cordingly. But in addition to climatic conditions, other factors also play a great role in the choice of the drive technology supplier. The following article explains how the total cost of ownership needs to be taken into account in this case, and how savings in the wrong place can result in considerable additional efforts and expenses.
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Glanbia implements new labeling system to comply with customer requirements
Glanbia, one of Ireland’s largest food manufacturers, has implemented a print and apply solution from Zetes. The solution developed enables Glanbia, whose famous butter brands include Kerrygold and Avonmore, to comply with a new customer requirement for full product traceability and the highest possible quality standards.
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