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.
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.
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.
Automotive plastics supplier, Nifco, has partnered with German firm toolcraft to develop autonomous robot cells to manufacture innovative car interiors.
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.
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.
SIFCO Applied Surface Concepts UK has developed the first collaborative robotic selective plating station for aviation landing gear manufactured by Safran Landing Systems.
