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Robots can support the future of bioplastics

Robots can support the future of bioplastics

The bioplastics market is tipped to reach $215 billion by the end of 2027, growing in sectors such as consumer electronics, medical applications, agricultural machinery, and more. Advanced automation will be essential to ensure products are of the highest quality and accurately cut, formed and measured. Here, Nigel Smith, CEO at TM Robotics, explains how the use of robots in injection moulding processes can help manufacturers embrace a bioplastic future.

Striking a balance to simplify end-of-line processes

Striking a balance to simplify end-of-line processes

Automation is often framed as humans vs machines, but in a post-COVID world, what piece of the strategy of employing humans and machines is most critical to achieving a balance?

FANUC support helps Samey Robotics to revolutionise fresh fish supply chain

FANUC support helps Samey Robotics to revolutionise fresh fish supply chain

A 22-year partnership with FANUC has been hailed as a key factor in Icelandic firm Samey Robotics’ role in revolutionising the international supply chain for fresh fish.

A four-step guide to making the switch to robotic automation

A four-step guide to making the switch to robotic automation

While robots are playing a key role in helping companies to adapt to an increasingly uncertain world, entering the age of robotic automation can be daunting for companies that have never done it before. Julian Ware, UK & Ireland Sales Manager for ABB Robotics, explores the main considerations when deciding to invest in robots.

Flower power: Solar-powered ROBOTSHOT sets bloom-in-box on road to net zero

Flower power: Solar-powered ROBOTSHOT sets bloom-in-box on road to net zero

Following its investment in an energy-saving FANUC ROBOSHOT injection moulding machine, eco-conscious plastic products manufacturer, Bloom-in-Box, is well on the way to becoming carbon neutral.

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