Mechatronic Solutions celebrates 25 years in business
Posted on 28 Jan 2013 by
Mechatronic Solutions, a UK provider of automation solutions to the manufacturing industry, is this year celebrating 25 years of trading.
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New £1m funding boost for robotics and autonomous systems
Posted on 28 Jan 2013 by Tim Brown
A £1m funding competition that will help develop Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) technology in the UK has been launched by the Technology Strategy Board.
Automation is big news; have the accountants heard?
Posted on 24 Jan 2013 by
Brace yourselves for a tidal wave of automation media and promotion in 2013. The reasons for the jamboree are important and it is high-time the message got through to those with the cheque books, says Will Stirling.
Why UK manufacturers should welcome new Energy Bill legislation
Posted on 18 Jan 2013 by
The Government has said that the Energy Bill will offer relief to industry hit hard by rapidly increasing energy costs by making energy-intensive companies exempt from costs associated with the move to a low carbon economy.
Event preview: Automate UK
Posted on 8 Dec 2012 by The Manufacturer
The UK instrumentation and automation sector is strong says trade body Gambica. But why is UK manufacturing not reaping the benefits that it can offer?
Automation in the information age
Posted on 7 Dec 2012 by
Attending the Rockwell Automation Fair in Philadelphia, USA Tom Moore finds that producing the same amount with less labour and energy is just the beginning of automation as data collection technology and applications progress to complement cloud applications and mobile devices.
Interview: Keith Nosbusch, CEO of Rockwell Automation
Posted on 8 Nov 2012 by
The Manufacturer speaks with Keith Nosbusch, CEO of Rockwell Automation, who maps out a future for automation that transforms production standards in emerged markets that links with communication to give factory managers and operatives the ability to monitor energy usage in remote locations.
Yamazaki Mazak investing in future engineers
Posted on 28 Sep 2012 by
Worcester-based Yamazaki Mazak has boosted its apprenticeship scheme by hiring 13 young local apprentices.
New software to help businesses improve robotic efficiency
Posted on 17 Aug 2012 by
Siemens PLM Software launched RobotExpert, a new robotic simulation and programming software for small and medium size manufacturers that helps minimise downtime and increase throughput for shop floor robots.
British 3D tracking company continue their growth by signing with Fendt tractors
Posted on 8 Aug 2012 by
A Cambridge-based technology company has signed a major contract with tractor manufacturer Fendt to provide 3D tracking in its German factory. TM's Kimberley Barber spoke to Richard Green, one of the founders of Ubisense and CEO, about the new contract which has seen his revolutionary system installed into Fendt’s factory in Maktoberdorf.