While manufacturers would love to have a 100 percent modernised factory with all new bells and whistles, in reality, this is never going to be the case – it is still common to have decades-old equipment doing its part on the production line. Here, Adnan Khan of Beckhoff UK, explores how new and old equipment can work together seamlessly when industrial PCs (IPCs) come into the picture.
Comau has developed an advanced welding solution for Beijing Foton Daimler Automotive Co., which will help support an annual production capacity of 50,000 units.
The latest advancement in the healthcare sector is the use of drones to transport medical supplies and devices. Robert Brown, Marketing Executive of Ultralife Corporation, explores how drones are impacting the healthcare sector.
David Jahn, Sales Director at Brillopak explains why automation should not be feared and that proper planning can prevent myriad issues, while delivering significant performance increases.
Industry is integrating increasing numbers of robots factory wide, and an ever-increasing number of manufacturing and logistics processes are now fully automated. The rise of human-robot collaboration is expanding.