Automation

Leverage the power of automation: unlock valuable time and resources in your organisation

Robotics - Self driving AGV (Automatic guided vehicle) with robotic arm moving beside conveyor - image courtesy of Depositphotos.

What does the automated warehouse of the future look like?

Top Cat’s automated pet station, with chocolate candy in place of dry pet food - image courtesy of The Manufacturer’s staff photographer Calum McCarron.

Home Automation Challenge 2018: Top Cat proves its top dog

CNC Machine - The machining maker has become one of the first manufacturers in the UK to secure a prestigious new automotive quality accreditation - image courtesy of Muller Holdings.

Fourth CNC machine sees Muller Redditch investment surpass £1m

The packaging maker has invested £3m in new machinery on the back of a booming order book - image courtesy of Roberts Mart.

Packaging maker invests in machinery thanks to revenue push

Propulsion manufacturer CJR Propulsion is to install £4m of new manufacturing equipment to help it reduce lead time by 60%.

£4m investment sees propulsion manufacturer reduce lead time by 60%

New technologies help recreate UK shoe manufacturing industry

The door manufacturer is continuing to bolster its business after investing in its processes - image courtesy of Depositphotos.

New coating line sees UK door manufacturer reduce lead times

Global sales of industrial robots reached the new record of 380,550 units in 2017 due to digitalisation of the shop floors - image courtesy of Depositphotos.

Digitalisation: Industrial robot sales increase worldwide by 29%

New CNC machine sees aerospace supplier boost orders by 20%

The food manufacturer has invested £18m to upgrade its UK poultry processing facilities - image courtesy of Moy Park.

UK food manufacturer invests £6m in automation technology

Nike and Adidas plan to increase the output of smart factories in the US and Germany, generate data in the factories in China - image courtesy of Adidas.

Could smart factories help boost reshoring? Nike & Adidas seem to think so