Manufacturers face rising energy and labour costs, regulatory pressures, and growing environmental responsibilities. Among their common challenges is waste management inefficiency. Traditionally, industrial waste bins, especially in expansive setups like automotive production lines, are emptied on fixed schedules, often before…
Smart Manufacturing & Engineering Week notes record attendance
From robot dogs dancing with Terminator robots to impressive guitar performances by the Guitar Legends competition winner and Richard Noble OBE’s fervent commitment to engaging young people in engineering and his upcoming world record attempt, Smart Manufacturing & Engineering Week…
Fraunhofer IPMS develops an intelligent demonstrator for the predictive maintenance of industrial plants
The Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems IPMS presents a demonstrator for predictive maintenance of industrial equipment. The demonstrator uses advanced sensor technology combined with AI-based data processing to detect potential machine damage at an early stage and avoid costly downtime.…
Zebra Technologies highlights modern plant floor operations at Smart Factory Expo
Zebra Technologies will set out how manufacturers can work toward modern manufacturing plant operations as workforce and technology trends combine to create new opportunities and tests to remain competitive at Smart Factory Expo, 5-6 June. Report data from Make UK…
Smart Manufacturing & Engineering Week 2024
On 5-6 June, the NEC Birmingham will host the Smart Manufacturing & Engineering Week 2024, transforming into a vibrant hub of innovation and entertainment. From guitar competitions, live performances, and smoothie making to the esteemed accolades of the manufacturing industry,…
Construction’s digital future
The construction industry’s digital transformation is reshaping how projects are managed, executed, and reported. This revolution is being fuelled by a sizeable appetite for construction technology, with the sector seeing investment of around $50 billion between 2020 and 2022. The…
Absolute EMS champions human and robot collaboration in modern manufacturing
Absolute EMS offers a factory environment that integrates robotic automation with human expertise. In the rapidly evolving industrial landscape, the collaboration of robots alongside human workers has become the standard. Yet, constructing a reliable robot entails more than just cutting-edge…
Smart material handling robots lend a hand in automation project
ESCATEC, a provider of electronics manufacturing services, has embraced the integration of material handling robots into its production processes in Malaysian factories. The deployment of PUDU Robotics’ material handling robots has taken place at ESCATEC’s facilities in Penang and Johor…
£2million boost for robotics research community
The UK’s RAS technician community has been given a major boost with the formal launch of the UK Robotics and Autonomous Systems Strategic Technical Platform (UKRAS STEPS) which has been given a £2 million award from a £16 million Engineering…
AI-equipped robots help logistics industry to fight labour shortages
The global logistics industry, integral to international trade and representing approximately 10% of the world’s GDP, is witnessing a surge in demand. This surge has propelled companies to significantly invest in robotics and automation, with sales of professional service robots…
