Proto Labs helps develop pioneering robotic hand
Posted on 7 Dec 2017 by Jonny Williamson
A revolutionary type of robotic hand —marketed as the Shadow Dexterous Hand—is transforming the way many sectors use robots. Automation
Automation firm rehomes robots to help overcome adoption challenges
Posted on 6 Dec 2017 by Jonny Williamson
Automation spare parts and repairs company, Northern Industrial has taken delivery of two robots previously employed on production lines in Germany to help ensure the integrity of its repair work and spare components before delivery. Automotive robotics market to grow by 14% annually
Posted on 30 Nov 2017 by Jonny Williamson
The global automotive robotics market accounted for $4.34bn in 2016 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 13.9% from 2017 to 2025 to reach $13.6bn, a new study has shown. Rockwell Automation rejects $29bn proposal from Emerson
Posted on 23 Nov 2017 by Jonny Williamson
Rockwell Automation, Inc., rejected rival Emerson Electric Co’s takeover offer, stating the $29bn bid undervalued the industrial automation company. Salford uni at forefront of UK space robotics
Posted on 23 Nov 2017 by Jonny Williamson
The University of Salford is to be at the forefront of the UK’s new drive to develop space-focused AI and robotics, as a key partner in a new £29m hub. Productivity: Manufacturers look to people before automation
Posted on 20 Nov 2017 by Jonny Williamson
Small to medium sized manufacturers are looking for productivity gains from their workforce and existing equipment ahead of investment in automation, according to the latest National Manufacturing Barometer. A new era of automation comes with Industry 4.0
Posted on 15 Nov 2017 by Michael Cruickshank
The manufacturing industry is already one of the most automated sectors, however as the era of Industry 4.0 kicks off, a new wave of automation is set to begin.
Raising profit margins using automated engineering
Posted on 26 Oct 2017 by The Manufacturer
Most manufacturers see investments in factory connectivity not just as a means of cutting costs, but as a way to increase revenue. In fact, respondents to the Annual Manufacturing Report 2017 anticipate additional revenues of £775,000 over the next 12 months because of their investments in connectivity. Automation helps keep the beer flowing
Posted on 18 Oct 2017 by Jonny Williamson
Erdinger Weißbräu has announced its new lubrication is helping to keep its 1.81 million hectolitres of beer flowing. Headphone manufacturer doubles output through robots
Posted on 5 Oct 2017 by Jonny Williamson
Manufacturer of high-quality headphones, beyerdynamic, increased factory productivity by 50% thanks to automating its production processes.