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Reaching for a better grip with robots

02/02/2029

The industrial robotics sector continues to experience strong growth, with operational stock at approximately four million robots, according to statistics from the International Federation of Robotics. Improvements in robotic grippers have helped accelerate industrial robot uptake, but is there room for further development? Here, Ross Turnbull, Director of Business Development and Product Engineering at Swindon Silicon Systems, explores.

The role of the cleanroom in the aerospace and defence industries

02/02/2029

Performance, precision and reliability are non-negotiable in the aerospace and defence sectors. Every tiny detail counts, whether you're building sophisticated missile systems, advanced weapon modules, or assembling satellites. To preserve the stability of critical applications, reduce the risks of contamination and ensure strict quality requirements are upheld, cleanrooms are a vital element of this industry.

Floatation tank manufacturer rests easy with custom enclosures

02/02/2029

The popularity of floatation tanks in the UK’s spa and wellness industry is steadily growing, thanks in part to the success of the elegant ‘pod’ design that was first developed by i-sopod Float Tanks. According to the company, the pod’s futuristic shape is an inviting prospect for customers and its “innovative” design makes it easy and cost effective to maintain. The electrical control unit is housed and protected by customised enclosures from Spelsberg UK.

Turning data into action: How intelligent sensors and AR optimise operations

02/02/2029

If the PLC is the brain of industrial operations, sensors are the nerve endings that collect information and send it to be interpreted. But can you optimise what you can’t see? David Hannaby, SICK UK’s Product Manager, explains how augmented reality enables us to see what was previously unseen and how sensors will play a central role in the factories of the future.

Digital transformation = industrial sustainability

02/02/2029

The personal drivers of digital transformation (DX) will vary from business to business, but what is shared across the industrial supply chain is that advanced technologies offer a route to industrial sustainability. The key is that their deployment should be based on climate science.

Latest Features from DPA

Reaching for a better grip with robots

The role of the cleanroom in the aerospace and defence industries

Floatation tank manufacturer rests easy with custom enclosures

Turning data into action: How intelligent sensors and AR optimise operations

Digital transformation = industrial sustainability