newsKeeping the conveyer belt rolling
OEMs have a crucial role to play in creating more agile conveying equipment and sortation solutions. Mark Yeeles explains how increased digitisation is providing a solution
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productRobotics and automation create manufacturing jobs
SME MANUFACTURERS adopting robotics and automation, with the support of Made Smarter, are creating hundreds of new and upskilled jobs. Since 2019 the North West Adoption Programme, a collaboration between UK government and industry designed to support the increased use of digital technologies, has supported 41 businesses with 45 technology projects focused on robotics and automation machinery.
newsDACS paves way for construction automation
A GROUNDBREAKING robotic paving slab cutting process, harnessing innovative digital technologies such as AI and automation, is being developed for the construction industry to improve productivity and safety while reducing waste and disruption.
productChemical manufacturer boosts production
A CHEMICAL manufacturer has increased production, flexibility and control through a ‘game-changing’ automation solution. Hampshire-based GEO Specialty Chemicals (GEO) develops and manufactures high purity chemicals. It produces over 300 products for more than 1000 customers in the coatings, adhesives, medical, water treatment and construction markets.
productOMRON halves cost to cobot palletise helping solve workforce challenges
Responding to manufacturers’ end-of-line labour challenges including staff shortages, social distancing measures and self-isolation, OMRON UK will debut its cobot palletiser, the RB1200, at PPMA Show 2021.
productWant a robot but don’t know where to start?
INDUSTRIAL OR collaborative? We all want to get the most out of our production, however the demarcation line between the two options is not as clear as you might think. Barry Weller, solutions marketing manager – OEM at Mitsubishi Electric, looks at how to identify what type of robot best suits your application and how to integrate it.
productWe Connect: The Journey of Innovation – 16th June 2021
PANDUIT's "WE Connect: The Journey of Innovation" live event on Wednesday 16th June 2021 will be streamed in real-time from four Customer Briefing Centres in EMEA, and its global headquarters in Chicago, USA.
productCompact safety controller from Wieland
DESIGNED WITH maximum functionality in mind, samos PRO from Wieland Electric is a compact modular safety controller for machine and automation control.
newsSpeed and accuracy in metal fabrication
FANUC UK has unveiled the latest additions to its ROBOCUT range of wire EDM robots, the α-C400iC and α-C600iC.
productNew cutting robot concept
AUTOMATING PROCESSES is the way forward in the field of aluminum processing. IMA Schelling offers its new saw-robot combination for companies cutting plates weighing up to 500kg. It adds highly efficient material handling to the proven IMA Schelling cutting technologies.
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