Exotec, a global warehouse robotics provider, has manufactured its 5,000th robot, just three months after the production of its 4,000th robot. This is the shortest time yet between manufacturing milestones, signifying an increasing business momentum driven by the growing demand…
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…
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…
At the core of convergence, there’s (CC-Link IE) TSN
In a very short time, Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) moved from being a technology under development to a must in manufacturing and processing facilities. This success lies in the ability to drive convergence, at the core of digital manufacturing applications. The…
New ABB SWIFTI CRB 1300 industrial cobot delivers speed, accuracy, and safety
ABB has launched the SWIFTI CRB 1300 industrial collaborative robot, bridging the gap between industrial and collaborative robots. Combining speed and accuracy with expanded load handling capability of up to 11kg, the cobot can be used in a wide variety…
Building IIoT systems to serve as the foundations of DX and GX with beyond 5G/6G and more advanced IoT devices
Social systems and businesses are undergoing reforms through digital transformation (DX) and green transformation (GX) aimed at the realisation of a sustainable and prosperous society. It is essential to utilise industrial IoT (IIoT) systems, which serve as the foundations to…
Galvanically isolated LVDS interfaces
In this era of automation, digitisation, and Industry 4.0, the transmission of signals and data is taking on an ever greater role, enter LVDS. The networking of machines, systems, and even individual sensors taking place in these applications both on…
Warehouse automation centre in Brno by Honeywell
Honeywell has opened a new research and development centre with warehouse automation at its advanced technology facility in Brno to help warehouse and logistics companies across Europe enhance their supply chains and strengthen the accuracy, efficiency, and throughput of packages.…
Next level: Tool automation enhancement using mobile robotics
From price increases to shortages of skilled labour, industrial companies are under increasing pressure to meet demands for quality, volume, and speed. In a pilot project, KUKA and HELLER, a producer of CNC machine tools, have developed a solution to…
‘Fairy-like’ robot run on wind and light to become next pollinators?
Image: Photo: Jianfeng Yang / Tampere University. In case you didn’t know: insects are dying. In, fact, researchers believe we are in the middle of an ‘insect extinction event’, with data suggesting the total mass of insects is falling by…
