newsTO MAXIMISE their efficiency and productivity, high-speed machining centres often include automated tool changers. A drive-motor manufacturer needed a reliable and robust sensor to detect the position of a machine’s main spindle before initiating the tool-change sequence.
newsUK MANUFACTURERS across all sectors continue to face significant challenges as they strive to achieve full operational capability following the worst of the pandemic, the changing business landscape, and an ever-increasing cost burden.
articleTHE DRYLIN XXL gantry robot is up to 60% cheaper than comparable robot solutions and is particularly easy to put into service, with free online configuration help.
articleRobots are continuing to advance significantly, creating a diverse ecosystem of solutions, which support an increasing variety of industries and applications.
articleThe pandemic has undoubtedly changed the way we work, but for OPEN MIND Technologies, undergoing an extensive online tendering and prove-out process against its competitors was an exciting new challenge. RE Thompson has ambitious plans for its manufacturing facility and implementing the correct CAM system was seen as a critical decision requiring due diligence for the subcontract manufacturer.
articleMANUFACTURERS AND customers benefit equally from an increase in production efficiency. One way to achieve this is the digitisation of production processes. But what exactly does that mean in practice and to what extent is the ‘smart factory’ changing the way work has been done so far? Phillip Hannesen provides insights into the digital change that is currently taking place in manufacturing at KEB Automation
articleIt’s no secret that despite its position as a top 10 manufacturing economy, the UK lags well behind its global counterparts when it comes to our use of industrial robots. According to the 2021 IRF World Robot Report, the UK ranks just 24th in the world robot density league with 101 units per 10,000 employees, far outpaced by countries such as China, Japan, Korea, the US, Germany, Italy and France. Globally, however, it is a promising picture – the average figure of 126 robots per 10,000 employees is nearly double what it was in 2015. This makes the UK’s continued reluctance to automate all the more surprising. Oliver Selby shares his thoughts on what could be holding the UK back, how companies like FANUC are helping to drive a change in mindset, and the surprising positives to come out of the pandemic
articleThe COVID-19 pandemic, a tense socio-political global climate, and an increasingly demanding customer base have all contributed to a growing need for flexibility in manufacturing. As a result, manufacturers need equipment that can be quickly and easily reconfigured, rather than fixed production lines where every change may require weeks of downtime. Neil Ballinger explains the role of automation cells in transitioning to a more agile business model
articleThe adoption of robotics and automation is increasing in UK manufacturing, but still lags behind the global average. Made Smarter is helping SMEs to leverage these machines to solve the productivity puzzle and unlock people-potential, explains Will Kinghorn
newsTHOMSON INDUSTRIES has debuted an online product selector that helps customers choose and purchase round rail linear guide systems more quickly and efficiently.
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