A NEW survey from UN-backed SME Climate Hub reveals that small to medium-sized businesses need much more help with their Net Zero ambitions. The survey indicates that half of SMEs calculate emissions, and 60% have plans to reduce carbon impact – but two-thirds of small business owners are worried they don’t have the right skills and knowledge to tackle the climate crisis.

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PRODUCTS IN RS Group's Better World product range are supported by trusted certifications and eco-labels making it easier for RS customers to make more informed purchasing decisions based on the sustainability credentials of products.

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OMRON HAS launched a new palletising solution for collaborative robots, responding to the need for more flexible production processes whilst reducing programming time. The PLC-based cobot palletising solution is created on OMRON’s NX1 series modular machine controller that is equipped with a specialised Palletising Function Block.

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THE ADOPTION of robotics and automation in UK manufacturing result in higher productivity, efficiency and quality as well as more sustainable operations, according to experts at the Manufacturing Technology Centre.

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MOTION PLASTICS specialist igus is committed to lowering the barriers to entry into automation applications to enable small and medium-sized companies in particular to increase their competitiveness. It has built up a network of 55 robotics suppliers and 40 providers over the past three years – with new partners being constantly being added.

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SUPPLY CHAIN disruption and rising material costs are causing the global automotive industry to re-evaluate lean manufacturing principles, reveals a new survey commissioned by ABB Robotics. Shifting from ‘just-in-time’ to ‘just in case’ strategies, manufacturers are holding more stock to protect against unplanned disruptions.

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AUTONOMOUS MOBILE Robots will contribute significantly to efficient and productive use of increasingly vital cold storage. This kind of automated solution is not a question of luxury but one of need, explains Frazer Watson, VP-Sales UK/Ireland at iFollow.

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When an OEM selects an automation partner, it’s increasingly important that they ensure the organisation can demonstrate the right credentials across the sustainability spectrum, asserts Gerard Bush

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RS Group has launched of the next phase of its fast-growing online community for engineers, DesignSpark, offering a suite of design tools and resources

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SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC has announced a multi-year extension to its technological partnership with Warburtons to improve production at six of its manufacturing sites across the UK and mitigate the rising cost of energy and raw materials.

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HOLLIE DIXON gives advice about how to recognise and deal with some of the most common 'trip-ups' in safety engineering

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INTERNATIONAL MACHINE manufacturer, Ravni Tchnologies, has specified a complete drive system from Stober for a machine that straightens, cuts and deburrs thin tubes

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WITH BOSCH Rexroth’s ROKIT Locator software, mobile robots can independently determine their position, and users no longer need expert knowledge or additional infrastructure to commission a mobile robot.

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STOBER HAS partnered with FVA-Workbench, the leading software solution for the calculation and parameter modelling of gear systems for faster, more efficient planetary gear unit design.

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Modern optical sensors such as laser triangulation sensors, laser scanners and confocal sensors are particularly suitable for use in coordinate measuring machines, says Glenn Wedgbrow

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SENSOR TECHNOLOGY in the process industry is often exposed to humid, aggressive environments. In industries such as food or pharmaceuticals production, but also in medical applications, it is therefore often necessary to protect certain components against corrosion.

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WORLDWIDE, RESEARCH and development work on the future 6G mobile communications standard is picking up pace. Bosch is reported to be leading the way and is actively involved in projects, alliances, and initiatives at both the national and international level to lay important foundations for 6G technology.

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While robots designed for use in collaborative applications offer exciting possibilities for industry, they are not without particular safety considerations. Stewart Robinson looks at the relevant legislation

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ABB HAS launched the SWIFTI CRB 1300 industrial collaborative robot, bridging the gap between industrial and collaborative robots. Combining class-leading speed and accuracy with expanded load handling capability of up to 11kg, the SWIFTI CRB 1300 can be used in a wide variety of production and product handling applications – from machine tending and palletising to pick-and-place and screwdriving.

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An industrial bakery has increased product quality and reduced production costs after installing high accuracy ball valves, as Kieran Bennett outlines

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