The recent ‘Value of Reliability’ survey by ABB reveals that over two-thirds of industrial companies encounter unscheduled outages at least monthly, costing an typical business nearly $125,000 per hour. Yet, 21% of these businesses still depend on reactive maintenance strategies.…
ABB launches IRB 930 SCARA robot for assembly operations
ABB Robotics is expanding its industrial SCARA robot portfolio with the addition of the IRB 930. The new robot, compromising three variants capable of handling 12 kg and 22 kg payloads, has been designed to meet the demands of new…
European businesses struggle with digital transformation goals
A recent report from CI&T, in collaboration with the Global CxO Institute, reveals that only 7% of European businesses are meeting or exceeding their digital transformation targets. The report, ‘Accelerating Digital Efficiency With The AI Multiplier’, is based on a…
ABB YuMi cobots aid aluminum supplier with workforce shortages
ABB’s YuMi collaborative robots (cobots) are playing a pivotal role in reshoring production and addressing workforce shortages for SUS Corporation, a key provider of aluminum frames and die-cast aluminum components to the automotive and manufacturing sectors. Joerg Reger, Managing Director…
Digital skills programme for manufacturers ‘Made Smarter’ set for national expansion
The Government has pledged to extend the Made Smarter Adoption Programme to all nine English regions in the 2025-26 period, followed by collaborations with Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland in 2026-27. This commitment from HM Treasury, announced on Friday, 17…
Why should you equip your robot with TSN?
Robotic technology is advancing rapidly, with a growing demand for more integrated and responsive solutions in the realm of manufacturing. These advanced robotic systems are key to enhancing productivity and efficiency through smart, data-driven operations. A crucial element in these…
Creating safety applications with TSN ‘easier than ever’
At SPS – Smart Production Solutions 2023, the CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA) unveiled new products and services for developing safety devices with CC-Link IE TSN connectivity. This enhancement, backed by CLPA members Mitsubishi Electric and Neuron Automation, is set to…
ABB Robotics wins prize for work in automated construction
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…
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…
