According to statista, packaging, paper and paperboard production has increased significantly since 2010, with a high of 266.5 million metric tonnes in 2021 and a value of 265.03 million metric tonnes in 2022. The biggest growth driver? The rise of e-commerce....

In less than three months’ time Automation UK will return to the CBS Arena in Coventry on 18-19 June. This renowned event is recognised for bringing industrial automation and robotics to life. The wide spectrum of features in the show...

Stainless-steel-braided hydraulic hoses for water heaters undergo over-pressure testing at the final stage of manufacture. Before pressure is applied, a system using several Contrinex inductive sensors checks the hose assembly to ensure that all of the correct mechanical parts have...

The growing importance of software-driven automation combined with the growing impact of artificial intelligence is driving the creation of advanced robotic ecosystems that can meet the vast variety of automation needs in different markets and for different applications. Yet as...

In a world where cyber-attacks are international news, cybersecurity has become a top priority for the logistics and e-commerce industry for protecting operations and brand reputation. However, the operational technology (OT) that controls modern logistics operations has created more potential security...

Celera Motion has launched a new, larger-size version of its ultra-lightweight IncOder CORE inductive encoder series. The new 70 mm outside diameter (OD) feedback sensor is a frameless design, ideally suited to OEM integration projects including robotics. The new addition...

Marc Segura, President ABB Robotics Division, identifies three drivers for robotics-driven AI solutions in 2024, as ABB continues expansion in new segments not previously served by robotic automation. “The coming year will see a growing focus on the critical role...

British Automation & Robot Association (BARA), organisers of Automation UK, are excited to announce the opening of visitor registration for this year’s event. The popular show will return to the CBS Arena in Coventry on 18-19 June 2024. Last year...

As part of its ongoing drive to encourage more young people to begin a career in automation and engineering, FANUC UK is inviting the country’s brightest young minds to take part in the WorldSkills UK Industrial Robotics competition. For the...

With the potential to boost productivity by up to 90 per cent while reducing cost per specimen, laboratory automation is reshaping medical research. In this article, Dave Walsha, sales manager at drive system supplier EMS, explores some of the key points to consider for...