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From “nice to have” to necessity

29/02/2024

For many OEMs and machine builders, energy efficiency has historically taken a back seat in favour of focusing on the overall efficacy and reliability of machines. Gareth Jones, Local Division Manager – Drives at ABB, takes a look at why the dial is starting to shift, and why energy performance is increasingly becoming a key differentiator.

Robots that can “see” are the future of smart manufacturing

31/01/2024

Fully integrated robot vision systems are on the rise, but what does it take to create a good one?

Machine tending: From manual labour to collaborative automation

31/01/2024

The number of potential uses for collaborative robots (cobots) in production processes continues to grow. A recent example comes from Finland, where OMRON cobots are being used to speed up and improve the production capacity of the laser marking machines at Laser Quality Markings, a specialist company based in Halikko, near Salo.

New trends in robotic automation

31/01/2024

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

How AI is boosting the power of robotic solutions

31/01/2024

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.

Control Automation Features

From “nice to have” to necessity

Robots that can “see” are the future of smart manufacturing

Machine tending: From manual labour to collaborative automation

New trends in robotic automation

How AI is boosting the power of robotic solutions