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Latest inventory management system unveiled

Tooling Intelligence has introduced its latest inventory management system, the SmartDrawer+. The new system has evolved from the established SmartDrawer, with its intuitive touchscreen control, safe and secure construction, and user-friendly dispensing. SmartDrawer+ meets the ever-expanding requirements of a broad range of sectors, with weight-based vending, in-compartment charging, ticket printing, enhanced security and customised lighting all available.

Richard Swaffield from Tooling Intelligence says: “The SmartDrawer system continues to be an extremely successful distribution point for engineers since its market introduction. We continually record customer feedback and work to evolve the SmartDrawer beyond industry expectations.”

Offering further enhancement to SupplyPro’s serialised and calibrated asset management features, SmartDrawer+ includes in-compartment charging, with power sockets built into the locked compartments that allow the controlled recharging of assets such as laptops, tablets, batteries, power tools and testing equipment. Furthermore, network-enabled pockets allow businesses to implement critical security updates or send important software and data to devices.

The new SmartDrawer+ offers an extra level of control with its reliable weight-based vending, which gives the customer 100% control over the movement of inventory in and out, while eliminating the need for users and administrators to spend time counting parts. Users simply take what they need and SmartDrawer+ reports the activity instantly, and with complete accuracy.

SmartDrawer+ is supported around the clock with proactive device monitoring, technical support and advice. Furthermore, SmartDrawer+ incorporates all of the latest Industry 4.0 technology that has been built into the user-friendly interface to make shop-floor utilisation a fail-proof operation.
For further information www.toolingintelligence.co.uk

Robotics sales team expands

With demand for RARUK Automation’s automation solutions continuing to grow, the company has expanded its team of robotics and systems sales engineers. The most recent appointment is Tony Bailes, the new robotics sales engineer for the northeast of England.
In his new role, Bailes will be responsible for the sale of Universal Robots (UR) collaborative robots (cobots) in his region. RARUK Automation is UR’s sole UK Platinum Partner. Bailes joins RARUK Automation with passion and enthusiasm for the automation industry, as well as a keen interest in engineering and manufacturing.
For further information www.rarukautomation.com

Dean Group celebrates golden jubilee

Northwest manufacturer Dean Group is celebrating 50 years of high-quality manufacturing services. Some 80 guests recently attended the Black Swan in Warrington to celebrate the company’s past achievements and bright future. As well as employees and their families, the event hosted many influential members, such as key suppliers and executives who witnessed the founding of Dean Group. In addition, current managing director Graham Stubbs gave an impassioned speech about the company’s journey that was well-received by everyone, including chairman Christopher Dean.
For further information www.deangroup-int.co.uk

Eriks invests £0.5m in technology centre

Industrial service provider Eriks has invested more than £500,000 in its specialist sealing and polymer technology centre in Barnsley, increasing capacity and creating jobs. The company has invested in four new machines at its Oakwell View production operation, and made significant improvements to the warehouse facility. This programme of tactical expenditure has created five new permanent jobs, taking Eriks’ Barnsley team to 85 in total.

Costing more than £120,000, a new Taurus 300 steel-to-steel press is among the arrivals as Eriks sees growth in the use of high-value sheet materials such as nickel-reinforced graphite and silicon-impregnated glass fibres. These materials require a high closure force per unit length. Further investments include a £190,000 CPC-BT60 travelling-head press, a Kiss-Cut ABC60 press and an Infinite 6010 CNC router.
For further information www.eriks.co.uk

ITP Aero joins University of Sheffield’s AMRC

Major aeronautical engine manufacturer, ITP Aero, has become a member of the University of Sheffield’s Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC), recognising its excellence in developing new products and processes, and training new talent and skills. As the world’s ninth largest engine manufacturer and a founding member of the Clean Aviation programme, ITP Aero has positioned itself as a driving force behind the pursuit of more sustainable solutions aimed at developing ultra-efficient engines, as well as laying the foundations for hybrid-electric and hydrogen-based propulsion systems.
For further information www.amrc.co.uk