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The three pillars of automation: What lies ahead in 2024

The three pillars of automation: What lies ahead in 2024

Welcome to 2024! Have you made your New Year’s resolutions yet? Are you planning on dusting off those running shoes or finally getting around to reading Tolstoy’s War and Peace? Or perhaps you’ve opted to dispense with resolutions all together, as you defiantly tuck into a leftover mince pie.

Robots show healthy growth in the pharmaceutical industry

Robots show healthy growth in the pharmaceutical industry

Robots are bringing the same flexibility and efficiency improvements to the pharmaceutical industry as they have to more established automated production lines, such as automotive. Julian Ware, UK & Ireland Sales Manager of ABB Robotics, explains some of the benefits that are already well proven, as well as considering what the future might hold.

It’s all about customer centricity!

It’s all about customer centricity!

Customer centricity is a business philosophy centred around prioritising the needs, preferences, and satisfaction of customers. It involves tailoring products, services and experiences, to align with customer expectations and demands.


Does Gen Z hold the key to solving the UK’s productivity puzzle?

Does Gen Z hold the key to solving the UK’s productivity puzzle?

Digitally native and open to technological progress, Gen Z could be the secret weapon the manufacturing sector needs to harness the power of automation. However, it is incumbent on the industry to make sure the younger generation is turned on to careers in engineering and robotics. Here, we reveal the steps that FANUC UK is taking to capture the attention of these bright young minds in a bid to secure the future of UK manufacturing…

Planetary gearboxes: Seven things for mobile robot manufacturers to consider

Planetary gearboxes: Seven things for mobile robot manufacturers to consider

Mobile robot manufacturers must consider a range of factors when selecting planetary gearboxes. The global mobile robots market is expanding rapidly and forecasts for mobile robot revenues were recently increased as a result. With such a wealth of opportunities for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs), manufacturers providing products that meet customers’ needs will see sales grow.

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