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Chewing over the Cognitive Factory

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

the service is thought to make use of a secure maritime communications network and a mobile command and control centre, featuring the same technology BAE Systems provides to UK Royal Navy platforms.

Digital Transformation

UK’s first maritime autonomous systems testing service to set sail

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?

Palletising operations have become increasingly automated as businesses look to eliminate manual stacking hazards, improve worker health, maintain quality and reduce product damage - image courtesy of PacePacker.

Enquiries double for flexible palletising robots

Volkswagen will work with Kuka to develop robots to charge its EVs. Image courtesy of Volkswagen.

Volkswagen teams up with Kuka for car service robots

Magnomatics funding is delivered by the Office for Low Emission Vehicles and Innovate UK.

People & Skills

The Manufacturer sponsors £500 automation apprentice prize

Mabey’s Compact 200 system uses standard, interchangeable steel components to provide robust, rapidly deployed and erected solutions for permanent, temporary, footbridges and emergency bridging applications, among others – image courtesy of Mabey.

Cutting-edge robots halve production time for bridge manufacturer

seafood food fishmonger salmon fish - image courtesy of Pixabay.

Automation helps seafood producer combat recalls