# Parker Hannifin invests about $500,000 in turning automation cell at Sheffield site

Parker Hannifin has installed an automation cell at its Sheffield, UK site that makes cryogenic valves, costing around US$500,000. The cell combines a bar feeder, a DMG MORI CNC lathe and an ABB Flexloader robot to cut setup times.

- Type: Investment
- Announced: 2021-01-28
- Where: Sheffield, United Kingdom
- Value: $500K
- Status: completed
- Products: cryogenic valves, automation cell, CNC turning centre, robot loading system
- Sectors: [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md), [Industrial Machinery](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-machinery.md)

## Companies

- [Parker-Hannifin](https://endata.com/companies/479.md)
- [ABB](https://endata.com/companies/1547.md) (supplier)
- [DMG MORI](https://endata.com/companies/7538.md) (supplier)

## Sources

- [valveuser.com](https://www.valveuser.com/3304-parker-gets-a-grip-on-automation.htm), 2021-01-28: "To streamline production Parker Hannifin has invested around US$500,000 is in an automation cell to combat the excessive setup times in the turning department."

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