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Automated labs advance pharmaceutical manufacturing

Automated labs advance pharmaceutical manufacturing

Martin Gadsby, VP at Optimal Industrial Technologies, looks at how to automate analytical laboratories to improve pharmaceutical operations. Taking targeted action, pharmaceutical manufacturers can advance their operations in a way that is rapid, cost-effective and does not need process re-validation. The solution lies in automating off-line testing in analytical laboratories. By doing this, companies can […]

By September 25, 2023 Read More →
Warehouse staff and robots work hand in hand

Warehouse staff and robots work hand in hand

Dirk van Lammeren, CCO of Prime Vision, explains why automation is becoming an established method for retaining existing staff and attracting new hires in the warehouse sector. Implementing automation in warehouse logistics always used to be about reducing costs and increasing throughput. However, labour shortages have meant many are adopting robots and computer vision systems […]

By September 15, 2023 Read More →
Reducing the burden of post-processing for AM

Reducing the burden of post-processing for AM

The various, often and well-discussed, advantages of Additive Manufacturing (AM) are real. Indeed, Rivelin Robotics exists because the team believes in the broad potential of metal AM to contribute to a more sustainable business model for production as AM processes continue to transition from prototyping to competitive production processes. To achieve this goal, however, ideology […]

By September 11, 2023 Read More →
Robot integration adds value in pharma production

Robot integration adds value in pharma production

Selective integration of industrial robots is a solution accelerator for automation specialists working in the pharmaceuticals sector, from drug manufacturing to pharmacy automation, say experts at Yamaha Factory Automation. Pharmaceutical manufacturing is intensively automated to meet practical and financial targets. Throughput must be high and errors low to ensure profitability. Another advantage is that removing […]

By June 6, 2023 Read More →
Industrial robots or cobots for palletising tasks?

Industrial robots or cobots for palletising tasks?

What are the options when it comes to automated palletising and the differences between traditional industrial robot palletising and cobot palletising? Reeco managing director Lel Rees explains that robot palletising has been a crucial part of the manufacturing industry for decades. These industrial robots are designed to perform repetitive tasks with precision and speed, making […]

By June 2, 2023 Read More →
SCARA robots change the economics of automation

SCARA robots change the economics of automation

Introducing affordable-cost robots to augment human skills can increase the speed and quality of production, say the experts at Yamaha. Automation continues to transform numerous industries, raising productivity by improving both the production rate and quality. Ultimately, more good units are produced. However, many businesses value human skills such as dexterity and visual acuity for […]

By May 25, 2023 Read More →
How can we secure the future of automation?

How can we secure the future of automation?

Education, expertise and sustainability are the key to the future of automation, says Oliver Selby, head of sales at Fanuc UK. According to ONS data, almost one fifth of all workers in the UK manufacturing industry is aged 55 or over. Less than 10% are aged between 16 and 24. Over the next decade, 20% […]

By May 17, 2023 Read More →
Unlocking efficiency and productivity

Unlocking efficiency and productivity

Stephen Hayes, managing director at automation and control technology specialist Beckhoff UK, explores the benefits of integrating robots into a full manufacturing environment to unlock improved efficiency and productivity. Several components of a smart factory need to be integrated together in order for it to run effectively and efficiently. However, with many robots added once […]

By March 9, 2023 Read More →
How to speed up cobot integration

How to speed up cobot integration

Good planning and strong partners help SMEs overcome hurdles in automation, says Peter Lange, business development manager for robotics at Omron. Collaborative robots, also known as cobots, are enjoying great popularity because they make it possible to automate time-consuming and resource-intensive tasks. The global market for collaborative robots is currently estimated at around $1.2 billion. […]

By March 7, 2023 Read More →
Fast scanning for detection of faults and defects

Fast scanning for detection of faults and defects

From batteries to burgers, fast scanning is finding new inspection applications, as Paul Wilson, managing director of Scorpion Vision, explains. Tech advancements such as sophisticated sensor technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and faster microprocessors are conspiring to make line-scan camera technology a compelling option in a host of new areas. Inline quality control of web printing […]

By March 3, 2023 Read More →