Automate UK has announced the evolution of established trade associations the PPMA Panel, BARA and UKIVA into core facets of the organisation as it continues its pioneering work throughout the manufacturing industry. The PPMA Panel, the British Automation and Robot...
ABB Robotics has launched its first end-to-end vision-based industrial-grade physical AI solution, integrating AI Robot Trainer into its Fashion Inductor module to help system integrators deploy, scale and continuously optimize AI-powered fashion logistics applications with significantly reduced effort and risk. ...
ABB Robotics is expanding its industrial robot portfolio with two new compact, high-performance robots, the IRB 1700 and IRB 1700ID, delivering up to 20% shorter cycle times than comparable robots on the market. “Precision manufacturing across sectors from electronics, automotive,...
Artificial intelligence has moved beyond the point where engineering businesses need to be persuaded that it matters. The more difficult question is what to do with it. Manufacturers and engineering teams are surrounded by possible applications: machine vision, predictive maintenance,...
The PPMA Show® 2026 has closed to superb feedback from visitors, with organisers Automate UK reporting an enthusiastic response to the launch of the comprehensive, co-located show taking its place next year. The UK’s biggest processing and packaging machinery, robotics and...
Advanced robotics and FibreLINE technology deliver high-rate, high-precision composite production for next-generation aircraft Loop Technology, a leading UK specialist in industrial automation, robotics and machine vision systems, is helping reshape the future of aerospace manufacturing through its innovative FibreLINE platform,...
Andrew Whitehead, Executive Director at Distance Learning Centre, highlights that growing anxiety surrounding artificial intelligence and job automation can actually serve as a powerful catalyst for career growth across the UK. As technological advancements reshape traditional workplaces, millions of professionals...
As automated machines become more capable, the amount of decentralised I/O required increases. Conventional approaches often rely on multiple dedicated input and output modules, increasing hardware, commissioning and the number of additional components that machine builders and system integrators must...
Continuous Process Solutions is celebrating triple award success after being recognised with three prestigious accolades by SME News magazine. The Shropshire-based specialist has been named Conveyor Systems Specialist of the Year 2026 and Manufacturing Reliability Excellence Award 2026 in the...
SL Laser’s LaserPilot software sets new standards for the precise laser projection of 2D-based data onto flat surfaces. In addition to established formats such as NUM/ISO/G-Code, DXF, HPGL, and IGES, the software now also supports BTLx import. This enhancement makes...
