Automation

The welding robot system will increase the company’s welding capacity by up to 30% - image courtesy of Malton Laser.

Welding robot boosts Yorkshire firm’s productivity

The collaborative robot arm automates processes and manual tasks, where precision is crucial – image courtesy of Universal Robots.

Pick and place robot frees up two labour hours daily

Since the components are visible after installation and gap dimensions need to be accurate to a tenth of a millimetre, the entire process had to be reliable and precise - image courtesy of toolcraft.

Autonomous robots to manufacture innovative car interiors

Airbus's SAGITTA unmanned aircraft test vehicle takes flight. Image courtesy of Airbus.

Airlines could see billions in savings from pilotless planes

An artist's impression of a Volocopter air taxi service. Image courtesy of Volocopter.

Volocopter receives €25m in investment

A doctor implants an RFID chip into the hand of a researcher. Image courtesy of Wikipedia.

Digital Transformation

Implanted employees become a reality

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

Automation Robot Robotic arm

Getting ahead with automation

Ian Malcolm, managing director, ElringKlinger (GB).

Job creation for UK firm following £250k machinery investment

Puzzle money finance cash bank notes investment funding – image courtesy of Pixabay.

3D printer start-up secures $115m in funding