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“It’s a race now”: Casting off the ‘Dirty, Dangerous & Dull’ with cobots

02/11/2021

DPA’s Assistant Editor, Sophia Bell, talked to Mark Gray, UK Country Manager at Universal Robots, about how automation can help address the problem of labour shortages in the wake of Brexit and COVID-19, the key benefits of cobots, and the race to remain competitive on the world stage.

Want a robot but don’t know where to start?

02/11/2021

Industrial or collaborative? This is the question everyone is asking. We all want to get the most out of our production; however, the demarcation line between the two options is not as clear as you might think. It all depends on the setting in which the machine operates, how operators need to interact with the robot and its main functions.

Robofacturing an affordable world

01/11/2021

The trend of mass-customisation of high-quality products is increasing fast. As customers demand more frequent customisations of designs, manufacturers are forced to adapt production lines much quicker than originally planned.

ABB robots deliver fast palletising solution for soft drinks maker

07/09/2021

ABB robots are being used as part of a palletising solution supplied by ABB Value Provider, RMGroup, to soft drinks company, Radnor Hills.

Ultra-compact, self-contained robot welding systems

02/08/2021

Exploring the benefits of using robotic systems across a wider range of manufacturing applications has accelerated recently, where investment in the most up-to-date systems is making a significant contribution to maximising efficiency.

Control Automation Features

“It’s a race now”: Casting off the ‘Dirty, Dangerous & Dull’ with cobots

Want a robot but don’t know where to start?

Robofacturing an affordable world

ABB robots deliver fast palletising solution for soft drinks maker

Ultra-compact, self-contained robot welding systems