MADE SMARTER, the movement accelerating the digital transformation of SME manufacturers, has reached a major milestone - backing North West companies to invest £25m in new technologies.

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Have you ever wondered if your production line could benefit from using robots? If robots could transform your costs, cut energy use, boost quality, and dramatically reduce waste? If you can think it, the strong probability is that today’s robots can do it. Julian Ware explains

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IN THE face of unprecedented demand for new aircraft, robotics specialist FANUC is helping the aerospace industry to increase production efficiency and boost output. Over the past five years, FANUC has supported Airbus with its in-house robotics strategy, culminating in Airbus developing a robotic drilling system which employs a FANUC M-800iA/60 six-axis robot.

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Fully integrated robot vision systems are on the rise, but what does it takes to create a good one, asks Benedict Yelf

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When considering investing in automation and robotic technologies, manufacturers should look for a business partner to help support them through the investment and integration process, says Paul Rivers

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Sandwich producers are facing several headwinds, including labour shortages and food price increases. Given this, reducing preventable food waste has become even more important, suggests Stephen Hawes

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Digital transformation is a key talking point right now and automation can facilitate the introduction of lights out manufacturing, boosting productivity by allowing production sites to keep run-in 24/7.

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ABB will be showcasing its ability to offer a one-stop-shop for complete automated solutions for multiple industrial applications at Automation UK (CBS Arena, Coventry, 20-21 June).

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ABB ROBOTICS is continuing to close the global education gap in automation and prepare students for the future of work with the launch of a ready-to-use education package.

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Automation UK, the new exhibition highlighting the importance of robotics and system integration to the future growth of the UK economy, will bring automation to life in Coventry this week!

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ABB'S ROBOTICS and Discrete Automation business is expanding its presence in Ireland with the opening of a new office in Dundalk, Co Louth.

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Backed by some of the biggest names in the sector, Automation UK, the largest annual event in the UK showcasing automation, robotic and machine vision suppliers is set to take place between 20-21 June 2023

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Robotics specialist FANUC has supported robot integrator DForce Engineering with the design and installation of two complete automation cells for aluminium underbody components for a prestigious automotive manufacturer, says Oliver Selby

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There are plenty of scenarios where robotics can be deployed to increase productivity and precision while removing people from the drudgery of repetitive tasks. Cobots take this a step further by being able to work alongside human operators in a truly collaborative way, says Barry Weller

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THE 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.

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Robots are continuing to advance significantly, creating a diverse ecosystem of solutions, which support an increasing variety of industries and applications.

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The 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.

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MANUFACTURERS 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

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It'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

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The 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

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Standard machine elements - suppliers of handwheels, crank handles, lobe knobs, grip knobs, wing knobs, handles, tubular handles, adjustable handles, levers, oil caps, plugs, rotary controls, oil level indicators, filler breathers, levelling feet...

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FLIR Thermal Studio is a thermal image analysis and reporting software designed to manage large sets of thermal images and videos.

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