Automation

The MiR200 base robots moving around Factory 2050 independently during trials - image courtesy of AMRC.

Robotics & Automation

Airbus working to transport aircraft wing assemblies autonomously in Wales

The robotics market, due to the increase in demand for artificially intelligent robots, is estimated to grow by almost 14% annually from 2016 to 2025

Robotics & Automation

AI and robotics: don’t think of asking for faster horses

FlyCroTugs can pull objects up to 40 times their weight - image courtesy of Stanford News Service.

Robotics & Automation

Tiny wasp-inspired drone can move 40 times its weight

So, it’s no surprise that the Fourth Industrial Revolution powered by digital technology, sees Liverpool City Region at the forefront of developments. Liverpool UK Albert Docks

Leadership & Strategy

Liverpool City Region: Leading the Fourth Industrial Revolution

This innovation could allow carpenters to focus on more important tasks such as design aspects image courtesy of MIT.

Robotics & Automation

Reconditioned robots could offer value and opportunities

A collaboration between MHP, KUKA and Munich Re, are combining their strengths and jointly developing the ‘SmartFactory as a Service’ concept.

Robotics & Automation

KUKA propose ‘smart factory as a service’ concept

Agribots could offer a wide amount of automation technologies to boost the agricultural sector - image courtesy Depositphotos.

Robotics & Automation

Three agribots revolutionising the farming industry

Global sales of industrial robots reached the new record of 380,550 units in 2017 due to digitalisation of the shop floors - image courtesy of Depositphotos.

Robotics & Automation

Digitalisation: Industrial robot sales increase worldwide by 29%

Nike and Adidas plan to increase the output of smart factories in the US and Germany, generate data in the factories in China - image courtesy of Adidas.

Robotics & Automation

Could smart factories help boost reshoring? Nike & Adidas seem to think so

DS Smith's facility in Blunham, Bedfordshire.

Digital Transformation

Thinking outside the box: A 4IR case study

Utilising 3D printing to create jigs and fixtures - image courtesy of Formlabs

Innovation

Replacing machined jigs and fixtures with 3D printing