Project to combine robotics and laser processing for aerospace A new Innovate UK-funded collaborative project has launched to investigate combining a high speed, accurate and stiff robot with a laser processing capability for the manufacture of high-end aerospace structures.
New measurement system accelerates large part inspection Engineers at WMG, University of Warwick have developed a new robotic system capable of accurately and repeatedly measuring large objects on the production line, such as car body-shells.
BAE Systems predicts top manufacturing job roles in 2040 Emerging technologies such as Virtual Reality (VR), Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotics will influence the careers of the future.
Automotive supplier to Nissan opens new Sunderland facility AR Controls, an automotive industry supplier to Nissan and Jaguar Land Rover, has opened a new 12,000ft2 facility in Sunderland following an extended period of growth.
How will automation affect the UK manufacturing jobs market? With the rise of automation in manufacturing, Subcon Laser Cutting looks at how the new Industry 4.0 technology will affect the industry.
RARUK Automation announces new top-of-the-range addition After RARUK Automation introduced the Pick-it 3D Robot Vision at last year’s PPMA show, the company has now announced a new top-of-the range addition. It is the Pick-it M-HD high…
Demand for cobots set to take-off According to Markets and Markets’ recent research report ‘Collaborative Robots Market by Payload Capacity, Industry, Application, and Geography – Global Forecast to 2023’ the cobot market is expected to be…
Fanuc to focus on automation productivity gains at open house To answer some of the questions on automation in the UK manufacturing industry, Fanuc will host its first ever Manufacturing, Automation, and Digital Transformation Open House.
How the UK can reclaim the robotics revolution Nigel Smith, managing director of industrial robot distributor TM Robotics, explains how the UK can reclaim the robotics revolution with simplified robot programming.
Learn how robotics could help transform your competitiveness For companies considering adding robotics to their production lines, but don’t know where to begin, then ABB’s Switch to Robot seminar could help.
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.
