The Gläserne Manufaktur (Transparent Factory) is a Volkswagen manufacturing location in Dresden. One of its roles is proving new systems before rolling them out to production sites. One recent trial involved…
Stretching 3D printing into an artform
A project at the Centre for Fine Print Research (CFPR) is looking into a new approach to 3D printing. The emphasis is on stretching 3D printing by meaningful expression, not simple accurate piece-part reproduction…
Packaging Automation Trends & Artificial Intelligance in Robots
Like many other industries, the packaging sector constantly adapts to market requirements. Factors affecting packaging automation include new regulations, skills shortages and digital transformation. Innovative companies are turning these challenges into opportunities through new…
Why Production Robots are worth a second look
If you are not using production robots, or not planning to, you are not alone according to a report from ifr.org. Whilst worldwide manufacturing is seeing a massive increase…
Robot Deburring of Components Improves Quality and Output
When a car buyer makes the decision to buy a vehicle made by a premium manufacturer, it is not only the performance and design of the vehicle that must be right but also the…
Single Sourcing reduces Machine Builder costs
When it comes to new production lines, the automotive industry focuses on reducing its supplier base to improve efficiencies and reduce costs. Tangible benefits are lower development costs and a faster time-to-market for new…
Linear Transfer System to Speed-up Robot Integration
Mitsubishi Electric is promoting a new Linear Transfer System to speed-up robot integration. This intelligent conveying system combines productivity advantages with a unique safety concept. Operator safety is addressed without compromising productivity.
This new…
Collaborative Robots Complementing Humans to the Full
The development of Human-Robotic cooperation (HRC) in manufacturing is at an early stage. Collaborative robot (cobot) design allows them to work alongside people in a production cell. It is no longer necessary to install…
Collaborative Robots in UK Manufacturing
New generations of collaborative robots (cobots) are changing the face of manufacturing in the UK. From a low starting point, in 2016 the UK increased robot installations for the first time in four years….