EDITORIAL ROUNDUP

New AIRPlan 

Atlas Copco Compressors has launched AIRPlan in the UK, a new service that gives customers access to a managed compressed air and gas solution without the high upfront investment costs associated with purchasing equipment outright. AIRPlan has been developed for businesses that need to invest in their utility room, but have limited CAPEX available or do not want to own and manage compressed air assets directly. At a time when investment budgets are under scrutiny, AIRPlan gives manufacturers a more flexible route to reliable, energy-efficient compressed air and gas supply. 

More information www.hubs.li/Q04wv3zC0 

Humanoid Partnership

Schaeffler, a Germany-headquartered motion technology company, has agreed a strategic technology partnership in the field of humanoid robotics with Swiss company Hexagon Robotics. The co-operation centres on the development and supply of high-precision strain wave and planetary gear actuators from Schaeffler’s actuator platform. Schaeffler is ultimately planning to deploy at least 1000 humanoid robots from Hexagon Robotics in its global production system within the next seven years. The goal is to automate production processes and boost production efficiency. 

More information www.schaeffler.com 

FANUC UK Names Dan Fisher as Head of Sales

FANUC UK has appointed Dan Fisher as the company’s new head of sales. Taking over from Oliver Selby, who has transitioned to the newly created position of strategic key account manager – aerospace & defence, Fisher is recognised for his deep knowledge of manufacturing automation and ability to help unlock greater efficiency, productivity and competitiveness. His expertise will support FANUC UK’s continued growth across a range of industries. In his previous role within FANUC UK’s Business Development division, Fisher worked with customers, system integrator partners and manufacturers across many sectors.  

More information www.fanuc.eu 

PSL Datatrack Relocates to Support Future Growth

PSL Datatrack has relocated to new headquarters in Bracknell, marking the next chapter in the company’s continued growth as a specialist provider of production control software for subcontract engineering shops. After 16 successful years at Lily Hill House, PSL Datatrack has moved to Access Business Centre, Willoughby Road, Bracknell. The move to larger, more modern premises provides additional space to support future expansion while enhancing the working environment for employees and ensuring the company remains well positioned to meet the evolving needs of customers. 

More information www.psldatatrack.com 

Innovate UK Selects Digital Catapult to Deliver A5G-TA

Digital Catapult, the UK deep-tech innovation organisation, has been selected by Innovate UK to deliver the Assured 5G Technical Authority (A5G-TA), supporting the development and adoption of secure, private 5G networks across critical areas of the UK economy. It will also deliver the UK’s first auditing and assurance framework for AI-native telecoms networks. 

  

Following the announcement, Digital Catapult will lead A5G-TA to deliver and establish a vendor-neutral assurance capability for ‘Stand-alone Non-Public Networks’ (SNPNs), driving advanced 5G adoption through independent testing, validation and technical evidence to build confidence in the practical application of advanced connectivity technologies. It will also work to develop the data foundations for future assurance frameworks for Telecom AI. 

More information www.tinyurl.com/35rt25ks