Automation

Leverage the power of automation: unlock valuable time and resources in your organisation

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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 UR5 collaborative robot was reportedly cheaper than buying a new, dedicated welding robot.- image courtesy of Universal Robots.

Robot to cut kitchen manufacturer’s welding time by 50%

UK university team in Sheffield develops low-cost robot technology - image courtesy of AMRC

UK team develops low-cost autonomous robot technology

Radial forges are much more common in Germany and Austria, where they are frequently used in manufacturing parts for the automotive industry - image courtesy of AFRC.

AFRC helps derisk radial forging technology

According to the trade organisation ADS, the UK aerospace and defence sector employ 338,000 people and account for seven per cent of UK exports - image courtesy of Pixabay

World’s first robotic selective plating station developed

Within the manufacturing sector, the use of digital technology is seen by many as a key factor in enabling the UK to compete in Europe and further afield - image courtesy of Godfrey Syrett

UK furniture maker sitting pretty after £450k automation investment

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Getting ahead with automation

TORU was built as a perception-controlled robot, which enables the system to learn on the spot independently on his own - image courtesy of ITG

Puma to create world’s first intelligent warehouse

The remote operated vineyard robot keeps a human operator in the loop via a virtual reality (VR) interface – image courtesy of Digital Harvest.

Vineyard robot to counter labour shortages

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CNC machines help firm keep production in UK

Stock Image Manufacturing Factory Sustainability Process and demonstrating servitization.

Benefits of automating service parts inventory management

Germany’s annual supply and operational stock of industrial robots in 2016 had a share of 36% in Europe - image courtesy of University of Warwick WMG.

What does automation bring to a business?