Practical guidance on industrial automation and robotics for UK manufacturers. These articles cover collaborative robots and cobot palletisers, reprogrammable robot arms, linear motion control, robot programming and simulation, and what it takes to retrofit automation into an existing production line. Written for SMEs weighing up whether automation fits their operation, what it can realistically do, and how to get started without disrupting what already works.
A Practical Guide for SMEs For most small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMEs), the dream of designing a brand-new, “greenfield” factory from scratch is rarely realistic.
Is “innovation” becoming a barrier rather than a bridge to automation for UK SME Manufacturers? While headlines and funding streams celebrate cutting-edge breakthroughs, many small
The move from industrial robots to a cobot palletiser has proven to be transformative for SME manufacturers Manufacturing factories typically palletise their product as their
FANUC is a world-recognised brand making robots, CNCs and controllers, but they’re best known for their industrial robots. In fact, they make the world’s “strongest”
Why Semi-Automation is the Smart Move and How to Get Started SME manufacturers are always looking for effective ways to increase productivity and reduce costs
Choosing the Right Automation for Your SME Today, in the UK’s “growth” economy, automation can no longer be reserved for large corporations—it is a necessity
History of Industrial Robotic Arms Industrial robotic arms started on automakers’ assembly lines in the mid-20th century. Their journey began in 1961, when the first
Select the Right Linear Motion Component The electric motor has been a critical part of manufacturing since the Second Industrial Revolution. Now in the 21st
