Automation investment sustains confidence Investing in new machinery and automation is high on the list of priorities for UK companies despite the current uncertainty according to Steve Finn, managing director of DMG Mori UK.
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MTC appointed lead auditor for robotics certification by BARA The Coventry-based Manufacturing Technology Centre has been appointed a lead auditor by the British Automation and Robot Association (BARA).
Amid Brexit distraction, UK falls behind in global automation race Installations of industrial robots in the UK fell by 3% in 2018, contrasting with the previous year in which robot sales had risen by 31%.
Mills CNC expands automation division with new manager Mills CNC has announced the appointment of Peter McCullough as product manager - Doosan Robotics, a new position within Mills CNC’s recently-created Automation Division.
Automation investment helps Arrowsmith deliver soaring sales A leading Coventry aerospace supplier is tapping into automation solutions to help it capitalise on 20% growth over the last 12 months.
Automation technology futureproofs sheetmetal business Unitrunk, the largest Amada user in Ireland, is also enjoying a number of benefits with the sheetmetal specialist’s part-picker units.
This 3D printing factory has become fully automated using robotic arms Voodoo Manufacturing uses a fleet of 3D printers that humans used to have to run. Using a robotic arm, they're created an automated 3D-printing factory.
Fanuc UK reveals plans to expand its Coventry headquarters Global automation company Fanuc has shared plans for expansion at its UK home during a visit from West Midlands Mayor Andy Street.
Dorset manufacturer goes robotic to boost productivity and sales A specialist in precision machined components has invested in its first ever robot to help it boost capacity and achieve lights-out automation.
Driving productivity in the automotive sector Mills CNC Automation, a division of Mills CNC, is showcasing advanced, high-performance collaborative robot technology from Doosan Robotics on its stand at Automechanika 2019, which takes place at the NEC…
Protolabs' journey to digital transformation – April Cover Story The future of manufacturing may be distinctly digital, but as is often the case with emerging technologies, the challenges lie in the application. In this article, Stephen Dyson, special operations…
Smart manufacturing demonstrator launched at the MTC A technology demonstrator to show businesses how they can grow through the adoption of smart manufacturing has been launched at the MTC.
Automated production with AMF gripper technology Increase productivity and save setup time with products from AMF. Automation from the building set - Zero-Point clamping system, workpiece storage, markers, cleaners and grippers from AMF.
Mills CNC unveils new automation division Leamington Spa-based Mills CNC has created a new division for its industrial and collaborative automation business.
Lenze celebrates 50 years of automation innovation in the UK Lenze, a global specialist in motion centric automation, is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the launch of its business operations on British soil.
Mike Wilson appointed new managing director of KUKA UK Kuka UK has announced the appointment of automation expert Mike Wilson as the company's new managing director.
UK Government warned about lack of automation in manufacturing The Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee has heard evidence from a number of UK leading manufacturing experts, including the managing director of Fanuc UK, Tom Bouchier, about the dangers…
Schunk discusses its latest workholding and gripping developments Schunk discusses its latest workholding and gripping developments at Southern Manufacturing 2019 in Farnborough. The show ran from 5-7 February 2019.
MTC to help businesses adopt smart manufacturing solutions Experts at the Manufacturing Technology Centre have developed an innovative demonstrator to show businesses how they can grow through the adoption of smart manufacturing technologies and processes.
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January cover story: Automation, robots, Brexit and the year ahead Here, Tom Bouchier, managing director of Fanuc UK, provides his view of how automation progressed in 2018 and looks forward into 2019 to see what challenges and opportunities face the…
À la carte Industry 4.0 solutions “To avoid the possibility of engineers glazing over at the mention of Industry 4.0, there is no better way to describe the potential rewards of the concept than by illustrating…
Don’t miss out on MACH 2020, says MTA at official launch presentation The Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) officially launched its lead-up to MACH 2020 at the end of November. Ed Hill reports.
