THE MANUFACTURING and logistics sectors are undergoing a fundamental transformation. Faced with rising costs, tighter margins and unpredictable supply chains, businesses are rethinking how they work. And at the heart of this transformation is smart, scalable automation.

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Dave Sutton looks at how adopting an open platform can help bridge the gap between legacy assets and cutting-edge robotics in the logistics sector

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Industrial end users must embrace sensor technology as it evolves at pace, asserts Milesh Patel

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In a world increasingly characterised by ecological challenges, industry plays a decisive role in shaping a sustainable future. Neil Mead looks at how KUKA is driving forward the circular economy, optimising the energy efficiency of its robots.

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OVER THE last few years, the logistics sector has seen rapid growth, driven mainly by the boom in e-commerce, and customers are expecting faster and more reliable deliveries. The ‘last mile’ of a package’s journey centres around the fulfillment facility that collects and sorts it into the correct bin for delivery. Historically a manual operation, parcel sorting is increasingly becoming more automated, enabling logistics businesses to improve productivity and efficiency.

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AVERNA HAS developed a procedure for automating battery inspection for one of its customers. The fact that potential errors are extremely varied increases the complexity of the inspection process. Averna uses the MVTec HALCON standard machine vision software for identifying all conceivable defects reliably and screening out faulty batteries.

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Oswald Deuchar outlines why manufacturers must shift to condition-based maintenance

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In collaboration with robotics expert, TM Robotics, its South American partner Questt has developed an innovative vial packaging solution that addresses the limitations of manual processes

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In the automotive industry, the smallest paint defects or inclusions result in costly reworking. To prevent this, inspection systems are available to detect defects quickly and reliably reports Glenn Wedgbrow

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WITH RISING operational costs and an increasingly competitive landscape, businesses across the manufacturing and industrial sectors are increasingly turning their focus to automation to drive efficiency, asserts Phil Coleman.

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Increasingly, the food industry relies on efficient and precise material handling solutions to maintain productivity, quality, and safety. Steve Hughes reports

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While Rockwell's Automation Fair brings the future of industrial operations to life, the event also acts as a showcase for what is already being achieved. Charlotte Stonestreet reports

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PETER WILLIAMSON, CEO of Automate UK, explores using apprenticeship initiatives to bridge the UK skills gap

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OFFERING PRODUCTS as a service allows users to test new technologies with reduced risks. This is good news for warehouse sorting operations in the parcels, ecommerce and fulfilment sector, where operators can struggle to justify replacing traditional manual processes with robots, says Stefan van der Heijden

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At Automation Fair, futurist Anat Baron explored how to foster a culture of innovation that maximises the strengths of both human expertise and artificial intelligence. Charlotte Stonestreet was there

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THE GLOBAL market value of industrial robot installations has reached an all-time high of US$ 16.5b. Future demand will be driven by a number of technological innovations, market forces and new fields of business. The International Federation of Robotics reports on the top five trends for the robotics industry for 2025

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THE CONSTRUCTION industry continues to face many challenges, including recruitment gaps, sustainability concerns and the ongoing need to improve worker safety. Dave Walsha explains why adopting robotics could provide a resolution

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TOM CASH explains how to lower noise and improve safety on food production lines

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Charlotte Stonestreet sat down with Gustavo Zecharies, Rockwell Automations’ recently appointed president, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region

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Jordan Reynolds and Alexandra Schwertner look at how AI is revolutionising industrial automation

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ARBOR ASLAN Series Widescreen Industrial Panel PCs for the Smart Factory and Fixed-Mount Applications

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Integrated stepper and StepSERVO range.

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Making Simple Applications, Simple.

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StorMagic SvSAN removes your dependence on expensive, unreliable physical SANs, eliminating downtime and keeping your critical applications running wherever, whenever.

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The new Portescap 22DCP DC motors deliver high speed-to-torque performance at optimised cost

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Knobs,handles and latches made out of self-extinguishing special technopolymer certified "V0" according to UL-94 V (Underwriters Laboratories) for use in public environments where flame-proof materials are required. 

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Portescap is introducing a new compact and accurate magnetic coder, M Sense B

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A general purpose coupling offering easy installation and a wide range of shaft gaps.

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SICK’s magnetic cylinder sensors offer the highest level of accuracy and control for pneumatic and hydraulic cylinder position monitoring.

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HepcoMotion in collaboration with SmartDrive can offer a comprehensive range of drives and control packages for those customers who require a complete linear actuator solution.

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Boost productivity with your own personal maintenance strategy Regardless of what you manufacture, ensuring your machines exhibit maximum reliability is essential to your bottom line.

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If you are lost for a solution and can’t find what you are looking for don't worry, TFC will have the solution for you, offering a diverse range of fasteners and fully bespoke products to suit our customers individual needs;

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The Compact ‘All in One’ Safety Switch from elobau

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Red Lion’s Graphite® advanced HMI operator panels are the industry's first HMI touchscreens to combine rugged yet aesthetically-pleasing all-aluminum construction with a modular I/O architecture. All of the Graphite HMI models offer drag-and-drop protocol conversion, data logging and web-based monitoring and control. With UL Class 1, Division 2, ABS, ATEX and IECEx approvals, Graphite HMIs enable customers to connect, monitor and control processes in harsh environments.

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Looking for the easiest, most affordable way to error-proof your manufacturing process?

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