Joining in a day of optimism and positivity for the future of automation, we recently attended the Tharsus Supplier Day 2024 – an event that provided an exclusive opportunity to explore the Tharsus manufacturing…
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Lexium Cobot – Redefining Human-Robot Collaboration on the Plant Floor
Manufacturers face significant challenges such as labour shortages and production downtimes that impact productivity and efficiency. Despite this, and aside from the automotive industry, UK producers seem unwilling to embrace robotics into their manufacturing….
Robotics & Automation Awards 2024 Entries Are Now OPEN!
As we gear up for the second annual Robotics & Automation Awards, which BPX are proud to once again be sponsoring, we invite you to showcase your cutting-edge innovations and join us…
Embracing human-centric digital transformation in Industrial Automation
In the realm of digital transformation, it is easy to get lost in the allure of technological advancements. Yet, at its core, this journey is not solely about deploying digital tools. It is a…
Technology Knowledge Hubs to address gaps in UK Manufacturing
The Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) has unveiled a decisive initiative for the MACH 2024 trade show. Called Technology Knowledge Hubs, they aim to propel the UK manufacturing sector into a new…
Stroke of Genius: Power Up! Key Supplier Event 2024
Some questioned our sanity, stating that we must be crazy when we announced that we would be running a UK event in the middle of January, but they soon realised that it could just…
Lessons from the Automotive Industry’s Journey with Edge Devices
The automotive industry leads the world in the use of factory automation and is an early adopter of innovative technologies. None more so than the use of digital transformation for Industry 4.0, data workflows…
You Can’t Save What You Haven’t Measured
If reducing the energy consumption of your machines is a priority, the first step you need to take is to measure the current performance of your machine to identify the areas where energy consumption…
Omron’s Latest Pack Offer: CP2E PLC + NB Series HMI Promotional Kit
Are you in the market for a cost-effective compact PLC to power your machines? Look no further! We’ve joined forces with Omron to bring you an exclusive promotion that will revolutionise your automation efforts….
Delivering Real-time Automation Benefits to Footwear Machine Builders
For European makers of consumer goods, staying ahead of technological trends is more than helpful, it is essential. The same applies to the machine builders that supply them. Italian OEM Orisol, a front runner…
Proud Sponsors of the Robotics & Automation Awards 2023
Always keen to promote and celebrate innovation and sustainability, we’re delighted to be able to announce that we’re sponsoring The BPX – Innovation in Sustainability Award, in the Research & Innovation Category, at the…
When Just-in-Time Just Doesn’t Work
Just-in-time (JIT) is a management philosophy that Toyota developed in the 1970s to meet consumer demands with minimum delays. It needed close coordination with suppliers to ensure that production components arrived in time for…
