Automation

KUKA and VINCI Energies aim to offer tailor-made solutions to meet the growing demand for IIoT solutions - image courtesy of Huawei and KUKA.

Huawei and KUKA forge new smart manufacturing deal

Various types of manufacturing in action that utilise smart technologies. Microsoft email header image - image courtesy of APS

The smart technologies set to change manufacturing

Full Supply Chain Optimization incorporates many interrelated facets - image courtesy of APS

Digital Transformation

Optimising your supply chain – what the most advanced companies are doing differently

Airbus Aerial will use multiple layers of imaging systems. Image courtesy of Airbus Aerial.

Airbus launches new drone imaging startup

MRO Costs Finance Growth Economy Investment

Automation linked to revenue growth of 15%+

Apple may be looking to use local assembly to legally open stories in India. Image courtesy of Apple.

Apple announces US manufacturing investment

Cobots - New robotic manufacturing and automation could displace millions of workers in the ASEAN region. Image courtesy of Rethink Robotics.

Cobots market to grow significantly over next five years

Automation Suppliers welding arm

What do manufacturers expect from automation suppliers?

Robotics - By simulating millions of potential robot path combinations, IPS Robot Optimisation maximises efficiency and avoid collisions – image courtesy of fleXstructures.

Smart robotics technology hits big at Hannover

Harriet Green, general manager of Watson IoT, Customer Engagement and Education for IBM, and Guido Jouret, chief digital officer of ABB.

Digital Transformation

ABB & IBM join forces to drive industrial artificial intelligence

Robotics - The US automotive industry installed 17,500 robots in 2016, with the number of jobs in the sector rising by 260,600 during the same period – image courtesy of IFR.

People & Skills

Education key to reap benefits of robotics