What the rise of the cobot means for your manufacturing business

Posted on 3 Mar 2016 by The Manufacturer

According to the International Federation of Robotics, by 2018 global sales of industrial robots will on average grow year-on-year by 15%. Andy Gough, general manager at Datawright discusses what this could mean for the typical manufacturing business here in the UK.

Andy Gough, general manager, Datawright. Walk around almost any automotive plant, and it’s difficult to miss the extensive use of industrial robotics. Nor is it difficult to see why. Vehicle model runs are measured in years; the parts being handled are heavy; the line is fast-paced – and for actions that…

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