Manufacturing Technologies

The sold-out Manufacturing Automation and Robotics Summit gathered together 80 senior manufacturing executives - image courtesy of The Manufacturer.

Robotics & Automation

Manufacturing Automation and Robotics Summit 2019: Key takeaways

Self-navigating tugger trains are being piloted to narrow the gap between individual warehouses and assembly areas – image courtesy of BMW Group.

Digital Transformation

How is every single link in the BMW supply chain being tightened?

At £4,990, UK start-up Automata’s Eva will be the lowest priced cobot yet when it ships later this year – image courtesy of Automata.

Robotics & Automation

Manufacturing Automation and Robotics Summit 2019: Cobots, Guided Vehicles & End of Line Solutions

Virtual Reality practical demonstration at Smart Factory Expo 2018 - image courtesy of The Manufacturer.

Leadership & Strategy

UK’s Digital Manufacturing Week to welcome 25% more visitors in 2019

Digital Transformation

What is blockchain technology and how is it changing the manufacturing industry?

Factory Network - IoT - IIoT - Digitalisation - Digital Transformation - Gears mechanism, digital transformation, data integration and digital technology concept – image courtesy of Depositphotos.

Industrial Data

Five characteristics manufacturers should look for in a factory network

Manufacturers need to rethink their attitude to Additive Manufacturing and move beyond prototyping and low volume activity to mainstream production.

Innovation

Accelerating Additive Manufacturing uptake requires a different approach to design

Digital transformation also calls for breaking the silos in the C-suite.

Digital Transformation

Why manufacturers need to invest in digital transformation

Robot assembly line - Industrial Automation - image courtesy of Depositphotos.

Robotics & Automation

Overcoming the common challenges when implementing industrial automation

Concept of industrial digitalisation construction Industry 4.0 4IR Digital - image courtesy of Depositphotos.

Digital Transformation

Where do engineers believe digital twins hold the greatest value?

Industrial Automation - Industry 4.0 concept, intelligent factory with control over the Internet. Use smartphone to check status and order, with icon flow automation and data exchange in manufacturing technologies - image courtesy of Depositphotos.

Robotics & Automation

What is the role of industrial automation in a ‘Smart Factory’?