Category: Automation

Manufacturers are increasingly seeing the benefits of investing in specialist machinery right across the production line but in this blog, we look specifically at sack filling automation. Why should you consider introducing robots at this point in the manufacturing process, how do they work and what impact can they have?

The use of robots in manufacturing globally has doubled in the last five years, but the UK is struggling to keep pace with this speed of growth. It's a worrying trend that could explain why some manufacturers are losing work to their overseas competitors. In this article, we look at how robots can give your business a leading edge.

More businesses than ever are using collaborative bots to help boost their productivity, but there is a natural apprehension that surrounds autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), as there is with any kind of machinery that works alongside people in a shared space. So, just how safe are they, and do we need to be concerned? In this blog, we look at how AMR safety is evolving to keep pace with the rapid uptake of autonomous machinery.

Manufacturing is an industry well-known for reaping the rewards of automation, and if you're thinking about joining them in this, then you're probably wondering where to start. In this blog, we look at how to automate manufacturing processes, and where to find the right support.

When it comes to sack filling there is a lot to gain from replacing manpower with machinery. In this blog, we look at the vertical form fill and seal (VFFS) from Italian manufacturer, VAI, and ask, what are the benefits of using a sack filling machine?

Businesses in the UK are under pressure to meet a sharp rise in post-pandemic consumer demand, while at the same time, struggling with a national labour shortage. Many are turning to automation for help, so it's no surprise that market experts predict that this will be a key investment theme for 2022.

Whatever your journey into manufacturing automation looks like, there will come a point when you need to decide between using a consultant or directly approaching manufacturers yourself – so how do you decide between these two approaches?

The industrial revolution took place from the mid-1700s to the mid 1800s, with the first industrial automation recorded in 1771. How did we go from a water-powered spinning mill to complex, fully automated manufacturing? And how do we get from where we are now to lights-out manufacturing?