Control Automation Features

Today’s robotics engineer challenges

Today’s robotics engineer challenges

We recently interviewed Ashley Sturgeon, OEM Custom Sensor Design Engineer at HBK, about robotics applications. We discussed design methods, as well as the concerns and challenges that today's robotics engineers may encounter.

It’s time to upgrade weighing systems for more efficient production

It’s time to upgrade weighing systems for more efficient production

The old saying ‘time is money’ holds true across many industries. However, in food processing, good quality control is money, with errors the costly enemy. Here, Stephen Hayes, Managing Director of Beckhoff UK, explains why food manufacturers require control automation to increase efficiency and prevent avoidable costs.

SPS 2024: The must-attend event for automation professionals

SPS 2024: The must-attend event for automation professionals

SPS – Smart Production Solutions – returns this year, running from 12 to 14 November 2024, in Nuremberg. Celebrating over three decades of innovation, this year’s event promises to be bigger than ever, with 1,200 exhibitors – from global market leaders to dynamic start-ups – showcasing the future of smart and digital automation.

The Industrial Automation Technology Exhibition

The Industrial Automation Technology Exhibition

Industrial automation components and solutions provider OEM Automatic has announced the launch of IATECH, an event taking place in Leicester on 23 October, which aims to provide a platform for industry professionals to connect and innovate.

Setting a new path for sustainability with robots

Setting a new path for sustainability with robots

Growing awareness of the impact of manufacturing on the environment is encouraging companies to apply technology to make their production processes more sustainable. Julian Ware, Sales Manager for ABB Robotics in the UK and Ireland, explains how the introduction of robotic automation is enabling companies to re-imagine their processes to minimise waste.

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