BMW Group has taken factory planning to new heights – setting the latest milestone in the digitalisation of automotive manufacturing. More than two years before the official launch of series production, vehicle manufacturing is already underway in the future plant…
Manufacturing driving economic recovery in the North, survey shows
According to figures from the final quarter of 2022, Yorkshire and Humber is the biggest manufacturing employer across all regions in the UK, as the area experiences a surge in growth. A recent report* has revealed that a total of…
Bringing robots into the circular economy
There is no doubt that the world is facing several environmental crises – from pollution to excessive waste of energy and resources to too many products simply dumped and discarded at the end of their lives. Wasting energy and materials…
How robotics is transforming the outside broadcasting of sporting events
The way we watch live sporting events has been transformed by the continuous development of robotics. From Augmented Reality (AR) to technology becoming smaller and easier to transport, we’ve seen leaps and bounds in outside broadcasting (OB) over the last…
Why the Cloud is integral to business future proofing
The last few years have been an obstacle course of challenges for businesses. If these years have taught us anything it is the value of technology to innovation, resilience, performance, and simple business continuity. Since the Covid pandemic, we have…
Packaging robots market worth $7.5bn by 2032 at a CAGR of 7%
The global packaging robots market is valued at $ 3.8bn in 2022 to $ 7.5bn by the end of 2032 and is forecasted to expand at a robust CAGR of 7% from 2022 to 2032, as per data released by…
L-com expands IoT air quality and water leak sensors portfolio
L-com have announced the expansion of its line of IoT air quality and water leak environmental sensors. Each air quality sensor monitors one or more of the following: alcohol, ammonia, dust and particulates, formaldehyde, humidity, hydrogen, hydrogen sulfide, LPG, ozone,…
Ubiquitous connectivity and Industry 4.0
In the modern era, technology has become an integral part of our daily lives. From smartphones, and laptops to smart homes, we are surrounded by a network of interconnected devices that have revolutionised the way we live and work. This…
Using Spot for a spotless nuclear clean-up
Spot the dog has become a regular feature at Sellafield and a great mascot for the range of robotic tools and innovations that are transforming the way the company works. But it’s not all photo opportunities and test trials –…
Mobile robot platform market forecast to expand at CAGR of 12.7% by 2033
The global mobile platform robot market is likely at $2.42mn in 2023 and expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.7% during the forecast years of 2023-2033. In order to improve job efficiency and replace human labour, the market for…
