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An innovative robotic solutions sorts through waste to spot and recover recyclable materials. Sophie Hand explains how According to a …
Read More »How bright is the future of automation?
Sophie Hand explains the potential of lights-out manufacturing In the 1955 short story Autofac, Philip K Dick envisioned a world …
Read More »Replace, remanufacture or repair?
Sophie Hand gives her insight into the benefits of replacing, remanufacturing or repairing broken or malfunctioning equipment Ever since the …
Read More »Electric flight is about to take off. Or is it?
Sophie Hand shares some recent developments in electric aircraft and discusses where the industry will go next According to the …
Read More »How technology can help industrial robots to feel
There are already robots, such as chatbots and social humanoids, programmed to simulate human emotions. But will they ever have …
Read More »Obsolescence management: A short-term cost for a long-term gain
Jonathan Wilkins explains how obsolescence management can be used as a tool to aid medical device manufacturer In the past, the …
Read More »How to get your robotics set-up off to a good start
Manufacturers rely more and more on robotic solutions to solve a specific problem on a line, for example to improve …
Read More »How plug and play technology can improve productivity
When shopping for a new watch, do you prefer a classic face or a smart watch with the latest technology? …
Read More »What are the challenges facing mobile robots?
Jonathan Wilkins discusses the rise of mobile robots and what challenges need to be faced for their widespread uptake Automated …
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