US robot density now more than double that of China
Posted on 3 Apr 2019 by Maddy White
Robot density in the US manufacturing industry is now more than double that of China and ranks seventh across the world. Automation
Will robots take your manufacturing job? Hint: No!
Posted on 26 Mar 2019 by Maddy White
The idea of robots stealing jobs is an increasing concern for the manufacturing sector and many others. Automation is here to stay and crucially support the future workforce, here is what you need to know. Manufacturing Automation and Robotics Summit 2019: Cobots, Guided Vehicles & End of Line Solutions
Posted on 4 Mar 2019 by Jonny Williamson
My morning roundtables at this year's Manufacturing Automation and Robotics Summit included discussions around 'Autonomous Mobile Robotics', 'Cobots versus Standard Robots', and 'End of Line Automation'. Overcoming the common challenges when implementing industrial automation
Posted on 26 Feb 2019 by Jonny Williamson
An expert panel discussion at Manufacturing Automation and Robotics Summit 2019 explored the common pain points surrounding automation implementations and ways businesses can overcome them. What is the role of industrial automation in a ‘Smart Factory’?
Posted on 21 Feb 2019 by Jonny Williamson
An expert panel discussion at this year’s Manufacturing Automation and Robotics Summit explored what role physical technology has in creating intelligent, connected factories of the future. Interview: Teaching future generations to be innovators
Posted on 1 Feb 2019 by Maddy White
Embracing the skills of the future is fundamental to business’ innovation, though integrating this into everyday learning is no easy task. One company has created a modular robot that aims to transform the way we learn, from programming to problem-solving. Autonomous pods: From Coventry to Las Vegas
Posted on 8 Jan 2019 by The Manufacturer
Aurrigo, a UK-based autonomous vehicles manufacturer, has been working with US firms to equip three of its ‘Pod Zeros’ with the latest AI technology. The driverless pods can seat up to four people, travel at 15 mph and cover up to 60 miles on one charge. The Manufacturer: Top automation articles of 2018
Posted on 28 Dec 2018 by Maddy White
Automation forms a core part of Industry 4.0, replacing laborious tasks with automated processes and in doing so upskilling the workforce. Here are the best automation stories of 2018! Tiny wasp-inspired drone can move 40 times its weight
Posted on 26 Oct 2018 by Maddy White
A new micro air vehicle inspired by wasps has been designed by engineers to navigate small spaces, with advanced gripping technologies that allow it to move and pull objects around. Liverpool City Region: Leading the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Posted on 17 Sep 2018 by Jonny Williamson
Every new revolution needs its catalysts and enablers. Liverpool helped to create the infrastructure for the first industrial revolution, with its port, roads and railways at the epicentre of international trade.