Simplified Programming Could Improve Britain’s Robotics Adoption
Until recently, the Industrial Revolution was largely associated with drastic engineering efforts that transformed Britain’s industry. Two centuries later, we are experiencing another shift in global manufacturing, the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). Nigel Smith, managing director of industrial robot distributor TM Robotics, explains how Britain can reclaim the robotics revolution with simplified robot programming. According to […]
NPL MMN Event: Robotics and Automation
NPL MMN Event: Robotics and Automation : Attend this event to gain an understanding of who is using robotics & automation, how they are used and how you may be able to use these technologies to make your business more productive. Robots and automation have been used in manufacturing for a long time, but predominantly […]
Perception of Robotics Needs to Be Changed
After recent reports by the International Federation of Robots (IFR) and the global management consulting firm McKinsey & Co, Tom Bouchier, managing director of Fanuc UK has decided to discuss the state of UK manufacturing. He said: “As explained in the McKinsey report, Artificial Intelligence (AI) can play a key role in improving the global economy, […]
Our Cars Will Soon Talk To Each Other: Vehicle-To-Infrastructure Communication
Our Cars Will Soon Talk To Each Other: Vehicle-To-Infrastructure Communication : In the automotive industry technology transforms and evolves at a frighteningly quick pace, and if any recent projections are to come to fruition we will see plenty more amazing innovations in years to come. It’s expected that self-parking, already a highly advanced technology, will […]
Robot Manufacturer Secures New Funding Source
Cornwall-based robot manufacturer Engineered Arts has secured funding from Lloyds Bank to purchase new machinery. The company, established in 2004, featured in the recent Channel 4 documentary âHow to Build a Humanâ and has worked for the NASA Space Centre in Florida. Established in 2004, Engineered Arts (www.engineeredarts.co.uk) makes humanoid robots that are used for […]
Aston Martin Plans Robotics Switch for Manufacturing
Luxury car maker Aston Martin is reportedly considering a switch to the use of more robots in its manufacturing processes to lower cost and boost profitability. Remarks by CEO Andy Palmer at a Financial Times conference suggest that the company is prepared to make the switch for parts of its production processes such as the assembly line […]
