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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 packaging maker has invested £3m in new machinery on the back of a booming order book - image courtesy of Roberts Mart.

Packaging maker invests in machinery thanks to revenue push

Propulsion manufacturer CJR Propulsion is to install £4m of new manufacturing equipment to help it reduce lead time by 60%.

£4m investment sees propulsion manufacturer reduce lead time by 60%

New technologies help recreate UK shoe manufacturing industry

The door manufacturer is continuing to bolster its business after investing in its processes - image courtesy of Depositphotos.

New coating line sees UK door manufacturer reduce lead times

Global sales of industrial robots reached the new record of 380,550 units in 2017 due to digitalisation of the shop floors - image courtesy of Depositphotos.

Digitalisation: Industrial robot sales increase worldwide by 29%

New CNC machine sees aerospace supplier boost orders by 20%

The food manufacturer has invested £18m to upgrade its UK poultry processing facilities - image courtesy of Moy Park.

UK food manufacturer invests £6m in automation technology

Nike and Adidas plan to increase the output of smart factories in the US and Germany, generate data in the factories in China - image courtesy of Adidas.

Could smart factories help boost reshoring? Nike & Adidas seem to think so

Diversification sees UK casting maker boost turnover by £8m

Part of the investment in the plant was on robotics and automation - image courtesy of FUCHS UK.

Lubricant manufacturer to invest £10m at UK factory

Cobots are are equipped with force-sensing to enable them to stop when they come into contact with an operator - image courtesy of AMRC.

AMRC project helps SMEs embrace collaborative robotics