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A four-step guide to making the switch to robotic automation

While robots are playing a key role in helping companies to adapt to an increasingly uncertain world, entering the age of robotic automation can be daunting for companies that have never done it before. Julian Ware, UK & Ireland Sales Manager for ABB Robotics, explores the main considerations when deciding to invest in robots.

03/11/2022 10:29:00

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With UK companies facing multiple challenges (such as labour shortages, disrupted supply chains and the lingering impacts of COVID-19
and Brexit), many are looking to the latest robotic technologies to help them stay one step ahead.

Yet, while the
benefits of robots have been proven in thousands of applications, taking the first steps in introducing them to a factory
or warehouse floor can be a daunting prospect.

This doesn’t have to be the case. When it comes to choosing
both a robot and the right supplier, the process can be divided into four key steps.

Read the full article in DPA's November issue

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.