May 7, 2019 | Automation, Blog
Businesses who automate their manufacturing process do so because they want to make the process easier; they want to create a slicker, cost-efficient and quicker supply chain. When all goes well, it achieves these goals. However, to get to the point where everything...
Mar 12, 2019 | Automation, Blog
Here we are, in industry 4.0. The future of automation in the medical device industry is very much present. Robotics has been a huge factor in this evolution with a 12% increase in just 2 years. In this post, we’ll be exploring how this increase in robotics has...
Feb 12, 2019 | Automation, Blog
Traditional automation is ingrained within manufacturing, but the future is smarter. A Smart factory is connected in every sense and this enables real time communication between systems and operators. Industry 4.0 is upon us and it is revolutionising manufacturing. In...
Jan 29, 2019 | Automation, Blog
Automation has revolutionised manufacturing; it isn’t just a process accessible to the big businesses involved in mass production. The technology is so advanced that automation can be utilised by smaller – mid-sized businesses who want to significantly grow...
Dec 19, 2017 | Automation, Blog, General Engineering, Industry 4.0
Despite collaborative robots (catbots) being exactly they say on the tin there is still some confusion around the purpose, functionality and benefits to manufacturing. In this post, we aim to clearly state what they are, detail four different types and how they can be...
Dec 5, 2017 | Automation, Blog, General Engineering
You might think that automated assembly is a relatively new advancement in manufacturing and while it is true that the industry continues to evolve its automation processes at an incredible rate, the first true revolution in automation began as early as 1908. In this...
