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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%.
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.
ABB's 3D inspection solution can be integrated anywhere in production ABB’s Digital 3D Vision metrology solution is a type of shopfloor inspection that can be integrated anywhere in production, and inspection can be done at any time.
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.
Kawasaki robot takes on arc welding at Clamason Industries Automated systems manufacturer Bauromat, one of Kawasaki Robotics’ leading integrators, has recently installed a robotic welding system at Clamason Industries.
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.
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.
Successful debut at Southern Manufacturing for Mills CNC Mills CNC has reported that its debut at Southern Manufacturing 2019 was extremely positive, with visitors impressed by the Doosan 5-axis machine tool and Doosan Robotics’ collaborative robot showcased at…
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.
Embracing automation: ABB seminar will show you how ABB will be demonstrating how robots can help UK SME manufacturing companies to become more productive and competitive at its forthcoming Switch to Robots seminar.
How MX3D has built the first 3D printed bridge using 6-axis robots MX3D is a R&D company that has used ABB robots to produce the world's first functional 3D-printed steel bridge over an Amsterdam canal by 2017.
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…
Kuka launches new generation of the KR Quantec series Kuka has revised its best-selling product series to date: the KR Quantec. The new generation can be ordered from January onwards with initial delivery scheduled for April 2019. Among other…
Autonomous robots could transport aircraft wings for Airbus in Wales Entire aircraft wing assemblies could be transported by intelligent, autonomous robots at the Airbus production facility in North Wales following a collaborative research project with engineers at the AMRC’s Integrated…
How will smart factories influence the future of manufacturing? With the future of manufacturing expanding the scope of digital solutions, Subcon Laser explains the premise of the smart factory, and the different solutions which will make up the next…
CNC Robotics: How to use client data to enhance product capability CNC Robotics saw an opportunity to use client data to enhance their product capability. LCR4.0 partners Sensor City collaborated to develop “CNCR-Live” a remote diagnostic technology and cloud based machine…
New appointments at Lambert Engineering to tap into industrial digitisation Lambert Engineering, a Yorkshire manufacturer of intelligent factory automation systems, has launched its new Vision strategy, which will help it double turnover to £50 million by 2025.
Switching on to automated finishing There is something reassuring about the click of a quality switch and, at St Leonards-based Focus SB a highly successful business has been forged by targeting the high-end market in…
£1.5m of new orders gives 30th birthday gift for Mechatronic Solutions A Birmingham automation and smart factory specialist is celebrating its 30th birthday in style after securing a clutch of new contracts wins across aerospace, automotive, food and drink and healthcare.
Global industrial robot sales doubled over the past five years The new World Robotics Report shows that a new record high of 381,000 robotic units were shipped globally in 2017 – an increase of 30% compared to the previous year.
