Latest Features from DPA

Try before you buy: Why you should consider hiring machinery

Try before you buy: Why you should consider hiring machinery

"Science is about knowing; engineering is about doing,” said the American engineer, Henry Petroski. Yet, “doing” is sometimes a challenge for companies investing in new machinery that may carry high initial costs, integration challenges, production disruptions, and more. But what if you could try new equipment before you bought it? Here, Stephen Harding, Managing Director of Gough Engineering, explains how manufacturers can unlock new levels of efficiency by hiring equipment.

New trends in robotic automation

New trends in robotic automation

Steve Sands, Technical Consultant at Festo GB, explores how robotic automation is responding to new application challenges.

Celebrating 50 years of British innovation at Control Techniques

Celebrating 50 years of British innovation at Control Techniques

Reaching its 50th anniversary in 2023, Control Techniques has emerged as a real success story for UK manufacturing. In an exclusive Q&A, DPA’s Editor Sophia Bell sits down with the team at Control Techniques to learn more about the company's dedication to recruiting the next generation of British engineers, its resilience in the face of unexpected industry challenges, and what we can expect from the next 50 years of drives.

Gearbox design slashes downtime and boosts flexibility of converting machine

Gearbox design slashes downtime and boosts flexibility of converting machine

A collaborative solution developed by Apex Dynamics UK with its customer CA Group has created the additional flexibility needed in the gearbox setup of a converting machine, to prevent parts failure and reduce maintenance downtime dramatically.

How AI is boosting the power of robotic solutions

How AI is boosting the power of robotic solutions

The application of artificial intelligence (AI) to industrial robots is creating a new breed of solutions offering new levels of flexibility and productivity, whilst also answering industry challenges, especially labour shortages. Julian Ware, UK & Ireland Sales Manager for ABB Robotics, explains.

fonts/
or