That Engineering Chat

Paul Jepson of Oriental Motor UK returns as a special guest to talk automation. The myriad of motors available is clarified as he talks Nicole and Caroline through the landscape of automation today. Together they delve into details on why AC induction motors or BLDC motors just won’t meet present and future intelligent automation needs.

There is an exploration of the popularity of motorised linear stages and X/Y table and a drill down into stepper motors and peristaltic pumps (roller pumps) for industrial fluid control.

With pharmaceuticals one everyone’s mind at the moment, Paul also focuses on how these motors are effective in drug research where the precision of a five-phase stepper motor can control fluids worth £10,000 per gram, at rates of 10nl per minute.

Nicole and Caroline also quiz Paul on how sophisticated motors and software account are used to set parameters. The trio touch on how they are used to configure systems for an Industry 4.0 communications network and the intelligent Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).

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As automation becomes more prevalent and consumers demand more sophisticated

cuisine but without fuss, the production of ‘convenience food’ has had to keep pace.

Nicole and Caroline chat to Paul Jepson of Oriental Motor about the food automation

industry, tracking the process of safely packaging prepared food and the variety of

motors and actuators the company supplies to an industry which has strict

regulations and varied environmental conditions.

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Responding to the need to adapt how we work and communicate, That Engineering Chat is a podcast for engineers, by engineers. In this introduction, Nicole and Caroline discuss how the podcast came about and why the time is right for this valuable resource for engineers. They chat about guests’ insights (from LG Motion, MiniTec and Precision Acoustics, Relec, Oriental Motor) into business and engineering as well as coping with lockdown. Beyond lockdown, That Engineering Chat is a convenient way to access an engineering and business resource to help keep you informed about running an engineering business.

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In this podcast, Nicole and Caroline talk to Paul Jepson of Oriental Motor UK about how the current pandemic has affected the supply chain and the steps taken to make sure customers are still able to design and create systems.

He explains how the company, which operates in different geographical regions, has managed to adapt and introduce practical measures to manage customer timelines and – most importantly – keep lead times to an absolute minimum.

They also discuss the role of technology, from video calls to maintain customer contact, to how Covid-19 has accelerated the drive to automation and robotics. The company matches this evolution, introducing communications protocols to its AZ Series of closed loop stepper motors. Find out what this means for developers and users and what design support is available for increased automation through this health pandemic and beyond.

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Nicole and Caroline discover how Peter Lappin, MD of Relec Electronics used his RAF engineer training to build a successful company specialising in power conversion and display products.

During the Covid pandemic, the company has adapted to maintain the status quo, managing supply issues and introducing long terming planning for short term issues.

Peter champions the strengths of the UK manufacturing sector and how Relec’s consultative, collaborative approach will play a part in recovery post-Covid.

There is also some advice on dog training and we introduce a music quiz: what’s your choice for a sound track to sum up 2020! 

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Nicole and Caroline talk to Gary Livingstone, MD of MiniTec, LG Motion and Precision Acoustics about keeping three businesses thriving during this Covid pandemic. It’s a lively chat, touching on how each company has found ways to accommodate staff and keep functioning.

Gary also explains how MiniTec is working with staff at London’s Heathrow airport to install protective screens in the terminals to protect passengers and staff.

He also shares some thoughts on the economic effects of this extraordinary pandemic and lockdown, and what happens next.

We also learn about family life being put on hold as lockdown means no parties or celebrations but ends on a philosophical note – there’s always 2021!

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