Manufacturing


  • ABB identifies new frontiers for robotics and AI in 2024

    Marc Segura, President of ABB’s Robotics Division, outlined three key drivers for AI-powered robotics solutions in 2024, as the company continues its expansion into new markets previously untouched by robotic automation. “The forthcoming year is set to underscore the pivotal role of AI,” Marc Segura, President of ABB’s Robotics Division, remarked. “From mobile robots and…


  • Iron Mountain puts Dexory’s AI and robotic solution into UK warehouses

    Dexory, a provider of advanced AI and robotics solutions, unveiled its collaboration with Iron Mountain, a entity in information management, storage innovation, data centre infrastructure, and asset lifecycle management. Since 2021, Iron Mountain has ventured into third-party logistics (3PL) services, revolutionising the Warehouse & Logistics sector with its dynamic and innovative solutions. The firm has…


  • Tennant Company partners with Brain Corp to pioneer robotic floor cleaning

    Tennant Company, a company developing cleaning solutions, and Brain Corp, a company in autonomous technology for robotics and AI, have announced a sole technology agreement aimed at propelling the development and uptake of next-gen robotic floor cleaning technologies. This pivotal agreement builds on the successful historical partnership between Tennant and Brain Corp, with a goal…


  • Robot dog to survey banks of England’s highways

    National Highways is integrating a robotic dog into its survey operations alongside its road network to enhance data collection and safety during geotechnical surveys. The robot, known as Spot from Boston Dynamics, is being tested in collaboration with Bam Ritchies and AECOM in various South West locations. This innovative approach utilises Spot’s capabilities to remotely…


  • Retailers rushing into unnecessary tech investments but ignoring basics – say mpro5

    According to Gartner, 57% of retailers plan to invest in software in 2024 and will prioritise marketing and IT investments. Advanced retail technologies are revolutionising the retail landscape and changing how consumers shop. In 2023, retailers increased investments in advanced technologies such as augmented reality for product visualisation, automated robotics and AI/Machine learning. However, with this focus on AI…


  • Peter Williamson takes his seat as the new chair of Make UK Affiliate Partner Board

    Automate UK CEO, Peter Williamson has been appointed as the new chair of the Make UK affiliate partner board. He will also represent the affiliate partner programme on Make UK’s national membership board.  Peter, who recently stepped down from his managing director role at RARUK Automation in order to focus on Automate UK, is passionate…


  • IDS with above-average sales growth in 2023

    Clear market orientation and future-orientated cooperations ensure corporate success The industrial camera manufacturer IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH was able to close 2023 successfully and far exceeded industry expectations. As planned, the southern German company achieved growth of 15 per cent compared to the previous year. IDS attributes the positive figures to the development of…


  • Red Lion Launches New Strain Gauge Modules and J1939 and CAN Protocol Sleds for the FlexEdge® Platform

    FlexEdge® Intelligent Edge Automation Platform is now scalable with Strain Gauge Modules and J1939 and CAN Protocol Sleds Red Lion®, a manufacturer of innovative technologies that empowers industrial organizations to access, connect and visualize their data, is pleased to announce the launch of new strain gauge modules and J1939 and CAN protocol sleds designed to…


  • Titan’s Metraflow® Ultra Clean PFA Ultrasonic Flowmeter

    The non-invasive nature and single clean bore feature of Titan Enterprises’ Metraflow® ultrasonic flowmeter makes it the superior choice for various applications within the pharmaceutical manufacturing process. A technologically advanced and highly specialised flow measuring device, the Metraflow® is designed to meet the demanding requirements of industries where the purity and accuracy of flow measurements…


  • Mouser Electronics Empowers Engineers with Comprehensive Wearables Resource Centre

    Mouser Electronics, Inc., the New Product Introduction (NPI) leader™ empowering innovation, provides designers and engineers with up-to-date and trusted resources through its comprehensive wearables resource centre. From smartwatches and fitness trackers to the world of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) headsets, Mouser delves into a multitude of topics, trends, solutions, and products to…