Manufacturers accelerating productivity gains with digital technologies

Britain’s manufacturers are accelerating their investment in digital technologies as the fourth industrial revolution gathers pace, driving increased productivity, creating greater demand for higher level skills, and improving their energy efficiency, according to a report published by Make UK and…

High speed with the new delta robot from KUKA for even more productivity

The KUKA Hygienic Oil (HO) portfolio is expanding: the new KR 3 D1200 performs various pick-and-place tasks at previously unattainable speeds. With maximum precision, it now moves up to 6kg of food, medicine or electronic parts. Large workspace, little room Although the KR 3…

KUKA Innovation Award 2022: ‘Robotics in Healthcare Challenge’ winner announced

Five teams presented their ideas for the healthcare of the future to a trade fair audience from all over the world directly at the KUKA booth at the medical trade fair, MEDICA. An international jury of experts then selected the winner of the innovation…

Data-driven smart farming in remote areas

Astrocast and Avirtech announce a smart farming partnership. Astrocast is providing Avirtech with Satellite IoT (SatIoT) connectivity solutions for its BIOTA intelligent farm control system. This includes integrating its technology into Avirtech’s Avirlink – this enables plantation owners to make…

42% of manufacturers in the UK endured a cyber incident in last 12 months

According to data presented by Atlas VPN, 42% of manufacturers in the UK have been victims of cybercrime within the past year.  Luckily, the vast majority (74%) stated that the cyber security measures in place prevented any commercial damage.  However,…

Exotec builds 4,000th robot as UK and global expansion accelerates

Exotec, a global warehouse robotics provider, has completed production of its 4,000th robot. This will help further accelerate the industrial unicorn’s growth in the UK, Europe and internationally, and provides a powerful endorsement of the company’s successes in 2022. This…

Traceability 4.0: The fundamental element of global manufacturing

The manufacturing industry is moving at a fast pace, and it is hard for producers to keep up with the continuous need for change caused by new regulations, counterfeit operations, and individualised consumer needs. Traceability is vital for protecting your…

Wastewater treatment transformed with next-gen automation platform

Schneider Electric, specialist in the digital transformation of energy management and industrial automation, has announced the successful integration of its EcoStruxure Automation Expert (EAE) solution with Royal HaskoningDHV Nereda Process Control Software, for sustainable and cost-effective wastewater treatment technology. Earlier…

Industrial remote access gateway offers easier and secure connectivity

Building on the successful Cosy 131, the latest version is the Cosy+ industrial remote access gateway from Ewon, that incorporates some of the most advanced security technologies in automation devices. Industrial remote access makes it possible for support teams from…

Top AI trends for engineers in 2023 

The progression of AI from futuristic curiosity to critical enterprise tools is a testament to its value for engineers. Gartner recently predicted that enterprises that adopt AI engineering practices to build and manage adaptive AI systems would outperform their peers…