Automation

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Smart labels, smart manufacturing: how Reelables scaled production using automation

Smart labels, smart manufacturing: how Reelables scaled production using automation

Humanoid and Siemens complete proof of concept to test humanoid robot

Humanoid and Siemens complete proof of concept to test humanoid robot

From niche to mainstream: how cobots are reshaping modern manufacturing

From niche to mainstream: how cobots are reshaping modern manufacturing

The pick and place Delta robot system is not a new technology - image courtesy of Depositphotos.

Low cost robotics could enable smaller businesses to automate

artisan food manufacture

Is the future of artisanal products semi-automated?

This innovation could allow carpenters to focus on more important tasks such as design aspects image courtesy of MIT.

Reconditioned robots could offer value and opportunities

How advanced drone technology could restore forests

A collaboration between MHP, KUKA and Munich Re, are combining their strengths and jointly developing the ‘SmartFactory as a Service’ concept.

KUKA propose ‘smart factory as a service’ concept

Compact robotics can reduce safety issues, business flexibility and agility, and are a rapidly improving technology.

Mobile robots could offer businesses agility

Are pay-as-you-go agricultural robots the future of farming?

Agribots could offer a wide amount of automation technologies to boost the agricultural sector - image courtesy Depositphotos.

Three agribots revolutionising the farming industry

Robotics - Self driving AGV (Automatic guided vehicle) with robotic arm moving beside conveyor - image courtesy of Depositphotos.

What does the automated warehouse of the future look like?

Top Cat’s automated pet station, with chocolate candy in place of dry pet food - image courtesy of The Manufacturer’s staff photographer Calum McCarron.

Home Automation Challenge 2018: Top Cat proves its top dog

CNC Machine - The machining maker has become one of the first manufacturers in the UK to secure a prestigious new automotive quality accreditation - image courtesy of Muller Holdings.

Fourth CNC machine sees Muller Redditch investment surpass £1m