South Korea shows highest robot density worldwide
Posted on 24 Aug 2017 by Marc Hauschild
South Korean manufacturing was shown to have the world’s highest density of robotics per worker, according to report by the Bank of Korea.
Automation
Three main misconceptions about cobots and robots
Posted on 23 Aug 2017 by Marc Hauschild
Automating manufacturing processes is a complex issue. Toward the lower end of the machines’ spectrum is a class of robots called “cobots” designed to work closer with people. A study explains the main three misconceptions about cobots and robots. China breaks global records for automation
Posted on 17 Aug 2017 by Jonny Williamson
Annual sales of robots and automation in China have beaten the highest level ever recorded for a single country – surging by 27% in 2016 to 87,000 units. Pick and place robot frees up two labour hours daily
Posted on 17 Aug 2017 by Jonny Williamson
A Danish printing company has reduced non-productive wait time while improving the work environment and freeing up two labour hours in capacity per day by investing in a new collaborative robot arm. Autonomous robots to manufacture innovative car interiors
Posted on 17 Aug 2017 by Marc Hauschild
Automotive plastics supplier, Nifco, has partnered with German firm toolcraft to develop autonomous robot cells to manufacture innovative car interiors. Global packaging robots market is booming
Posted on 10 Aug 2017 by Marc Hauschild
A rising number of manufacturing industries around the globe is one of the major factors boosting the growth of the packaging robots market, according to new research. UK team develops low-cost autonomous robot technology
Posted on 10 Aug 2017 by Marc Hauschild
Packaging manufacturer, The Cardboard Box Company, has collaborated with the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) to develop a cost-effective automated system which uses a robotic arm to palletise bundles of boxes.
World’s first robotic selective plating station developed
Posted on 3 Aug 2017 by Marc Hauschild
SIFCO Applied Surface Concepts UK has developed the first collaborative robotic selective plating station for aviation landing gear manufactured by Safran Landing Systems. Getting ahead with automation
Posted on 27 Jul 2017 by The Manufacturer
Integrating modern automation helps businesses optimise assembly lines and deliver high quality products to customers quickly and efficiently. Here’s how. Puma to create world’s first intelligent warehouse
Posted on 19 Jul 2017 by Marc Hauschild
Multinational manufacturer of athletic and casual footwear, PUMA, has launched a pilot project to create what it describes as the world's first intelligent and decision-making warehouse.