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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We are all familiar with the imposing sight of the numerous skyscrapers that make up the London skyline, but have you ever thought about what goes on behind the scenes daily to keep things running smoothly? Charlotte Stonestreet visited the Scalpel to find out more

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Fernando Colás looks at five top manufacturing automation trends for 2025

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Stephen Hayes explains how flexible manufacturing systems, supported by advanced modular automation solutions, can meet the demands of personalised medicine

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OVER THE past five decades, Nidec Drives' UK manufacturing facilities have undergone significant expansion and transformation. To maintain quality standards while continuing to serve customers, employees, and stakeholders efficiently, a new solution was required to tackle a critical challenge. Sue Clark reports

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The mini USB 3.0 camera USB 3 uEye XC with 13 MP and autofocus featuring live Full HD video with 30 fps is very easy to integrate (32 x 61 x 19 mm).

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The POSICHRON® product family offers a wide range of non-contact linear sensors in various profile styles to suit many different applications. Units are available up to a stroke length of 5750mm for all profile types including “In-Cylinder” solutions.

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IOT-500 - new 5" Android based HMI Panel is perfect for remote monitoring, data acquisition & control.

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Solid-state Ultrasonic Fuel Flow Sensor capable of monitoring bi-directional fuel flow rate up to 8l/min. Compact, lightweight and extremely accurate

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Upskill with FANUC and improve your productivity At the FANUC Academy we’re passionate about automation – and love nothing more than conveying that passion.

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Helping you meet your production needs Unlike conventional service and support offerings, FANUC works on the premise that because every customer’s needs are different

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Mechanical-flexing couplings with T-Grid design for general purpose applications.

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IdeaWerk Pro from RS Pro is a compact 3D printer built to our high quality specifications.

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The high-accuracy LEO-Record digital manometers can record pressure and temperature autonomously for long periods thanks to their memory function.

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Efficiency And Reliability n HVAC

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With the acquisition of Specialised Fasteners Products Ltd, TFC have extended its range of sheet metal and threaded fasteners.

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Series 758 is a Standard size 58mm diameter mounting Encoder with PPRs up to 30,000 (Also available in Stainless Steel as the series 858)

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Increases profitability for manufacturers; enables production of more product in same amount of time

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The pressure transducers of the 10L series have a robust housing made of stainless steel, giving them optimum long-term stability for a range of OEM applications.

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

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