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A cast-iron solution for energy management

02/05/2023

Reducing energy consumption is becoming increasingly crucial as a method to drive profitability and boost sustainability simultaneously. This is particularly tough for industry players whose operations are characterised by energy-intensive operations, such as foundry and casting processes.

Closing the gap between simulation and reality

02/03/2023

Offline design and simulation of robotic installations help reduce the time to get real robot applications up and running, cutting commissioning time and avoiding production disruption. Here, Julian Ware, UK & Ireland Sales Manager at ABB Robotics, looks at the benefits of offline simulation and how it can help users to transform the flexibility and costs of their robotic automation.

How automation can improve inspection accuracy and reduce costs

02/02/2023

Manufacturing sheet metal parts is challenging: the cost of each component is lower than in other industries like metal machining, which drives down the resources available to invest in quality control. Nevertheless, inspection remains critical for every sheet metal application. Here, Matt Parry, Applications Engineer at The Sempre Group, and Olivia McNeill, Sales & Marketing Manager at InspecVision, explains why automating inspection is critical.

Automation roadmap accelerates packing efficiency at Morrisons fresh-produce operations

01/02/2023

Packing automation success is all in the planning. Embarking on a mission to reconfigure its fresh-produce packing hall at Thrapston, the Morrisons Centre of Excellence – which prepares and delivers 130 million packs of fruit every year to 82 stores – has succeeded in its automation ambition.

Robots: Cheaper than you think?

19/01/2023

One major concern is the upfront cost, but did you know that a dispensing robot can cost less than a new car? Here, Peter Swanson, Managing Director of Intertronics, explains how robotics and automation can support dispensing processes, discusses the costs and identifies opportunities for a healthy return on investment (ROI).

Control Automation Features

A cast-iron solution for energy management

Closing the gap between simulation and reality

How automation can improve inspection accuracy and reduce costs

Automation roadmap accelerates packing efficiency at Morrisons fresh-produce operations

Robots: Cheaper than you think?