Control Engineering

MARCH 27, 2023

The ability to gather and record data on the whereabouts and timing of works-in-process undergoing a specific manufacturing operation or finished products making their way through the supply chain is essential for ensuring quality, identifying bottlenecks and minimizing product waste during recalls. Industry 4.0

Automation 98

Automation Supply Chain Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Industry 4.0 98

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OCTOBER 6, 2023

While industrial robots were traditionally used mainly in the automotive and electronics industries, they have now become prevalent in many other industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, aerospace and plastics.

Robotics 52

Robotics Robotics Pharmaceutical Beverage 52

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DECEMBER 7, 2023

Yaskawa – a global technology supplier in segments drives, motion controls and robotics – is opening a new, state-of-the-art UK headquarters and manufacturing facility in Sunderland. The company is opening a 35,000sq ft facility at Hillthorn Park adjacent to Nissan UK and the International Advanced Manufacturing Park (IAMP).

Robotics 52

Robotics Robotics Automation Advanced manufacturing 52

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JANUARY 26, 2024

Leading robot manufacturer FANUC works with talented SIs across sectors as diverse as food and beverage, aerospace, medical, welding, plastics and high-value manufacturing. At the same time, they offer a direct route-to-market for robot suppliers who may otherwise struggle to penetrate particular niche sectors.

Robotics 52

Robotics Robotics Aerospace Automation 52

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NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Once the preserve of high-volume operations at automotive plants, we’re today finding that robots are infiltrating all sectors of the commercial world. Aside from welding and painting, the automotive industry deploys robots for tasks that include assembly, trimming, cutting, part transfer and machine tending to list but a few.

Robotics 52

Robotics Robotics Automotive Industry 4.0 52

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JANUARY 12, 2024

Applications include proactive maintenance for vibration monitoring, serving sectors such as semiconductor, automotive assembly, steel and cement production, and the food & beverage industry. It excels at monitoring critical vibrating machinery while also withstanding high equipment surface temperatures.

Beverage 52

Beverage Automotive Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 52