ABB Robotics, in collaboration with Automated Architecture (AUAR), has been honoured with the ‘Best Use of Robotics or Automation in Construction’ award at the 2023 Robotics & Automation Awards. This accolade recognises ABB’s robots, which AUAR employs to revolutionise home…
Industrial
SME manufacturer hails investment impact of smart factory investment
An manufacturer backed by Made Smarter has boosted productivity by 20% and reduced emissions after delivering a smart factory. Beverston Engineering, based in Knowsley, invested £173,000 in sensor technology and software to connect all 20 machines across its factory to…
Amazon to see humanoid robots trialled in US warehouses
Amazon’s latest venture into robotics is seeing it put humanoid robots in its US warehouses. The robot marks a departure from other industrial robots previously utilised as wheels are ditched for bipedal movements. The focus of trials is on a…
Embracing sustainability in manufacturing: the IoT imperative
In an era where environmental concerns are as pressing as economic ones, the manufacturing sector stands at a crossroads. The industry, historically known for its substantial environmental footprint, is now witnessing a paradigm shift towards sustainability, thanks in no small…
The role of connectors in the Internet of Military Things
IoT has brought about transformative changes across industries, from healthcare to transportation, reshaping our interactions with the world. In the sphere of defence and security, the emergence of the Internet of Military Things (IoMT) has proven to be a game-changer,…
Automation in the chilled food industry
The chilled food industry has long been a cornerstone of the global food supply chain. With the ever-increasing demand for fresh, quality products delivered promptly to consumers, the sector has looked to technological advancements to meet these challenges. Automation, in…
ABB Robotics and Porsche Consulting collaborate to automate construction industry
ABB Robotics and Porsche Consulting have announced their collaboration to drive automation in the construction industry with a pilot project to develop innovative new practices in modular housing manufacture. The collaboration will help to meet the need for more affordable…
KUKA’s anniversary program for European Robot Week 2023
The KUKA automation group is celebrating its 125th birthday this year. As part of the European Robot Week (ERW) from 20-24 November 2023, KUKA is offering children, young people and adults numerous opportunities to experience the fascination of robots for…
World Robotics Report: Asia ahead of Europe and the Americas
The new World Robotics report recorded 553,052 industrial robot installations in factories around the world – a growth rate of 5% in 2022, year-on-year. By region, 73% of all newly deployed robots were installed in Asia, 15% in Europe and…
RoboFab: world’s first factory for humanoid robots
Agility Robotics, creator of the bipedal robot Digit, revealed that the company is opening RoboFab, a robot manufacturing facility in Salem, Oregon with the capability to produce more than 10,000 robots per year. Initial construction of Agility’s 70,000 square foot…
