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 Revolutionising automation: Recent developments driving rapid growth

Revolutionising automation: Recent developments driving rapid growth

20/04/2022

Potential abounds in the automation and control space today: prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the market already was poised to grow immensely over the coming years. Now, as a result of the disruptions the pandemic caused to the global supply chain, automation is expected to grow even faster.

 Using the digital thread as the foundation of autonomous factories

Using the digital thread as the foundation of autonomous factories

17/03/2022

The idea of autonomous operations for manufacturing facilities has been on the agenda for several decades but, with the maturation of Industry 4.0 technologies, what was once an aspirational ideology has become very tangible.

 How AI-based control systems drive smart factory productivity

How AI-based control systems drive smart factory productivity

01/03/2022

Today’s smart factories rely on industrial machinery that is faster and more flexible, to meet increasing requirements for productivity. Control systems play a growing role in pushing those boundaries and driving next-generation automation on the factory and warehouse floor.

 How to specify a motion solution for a wheeled robot

How to specify a motion solution for a wheeled robot

01/03/2022

For applications that require speed and efficiency of movement, wheeled robots can be advantageous, compared with legged robots. Their simpler design can also mean lower costs and reduced maintenance. To achieve these benefits, the motion system that powers a wheeled robot must be carefully specified according to the application requirements and environment, taking into account durability, efficiency, and noise.

 Grolsch bottling plant upgrade goes with a swing, thanks to Festo automation

Grolsch bottling plant upgrade goes with a swing, thanks to Festo automation

01/02/2022

New servo technology from Festo is helping Grolsch to put the iconic swing tops on its bottles of lager. The ‘swing-top transfer unit’ was custom designed by Festo in conjunction with system integrator MCA Linear Motion Robotics. It is installed at the Grolsch Enschede plant in The Netherlands.

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