Like it or not, we live in modern world of fluidity and interconnectedness in which the once ordinary now transcends all previous boundaries. Take the
humble kettle...
the increasing marriage between automation, robots and industrial vision systems. Basically, industrial vision serves as a robot's eyes. It is fascinating watching an application where industrial vision can identify the smallest imperfections of a product on a fast moving production line and then watch as robots "see" and consequently remove the product at incredible speed.
Grant Collier, British Automation & Robot Association (BARA)
Modern production cycles average about five years, rendering previous components obsolete very quickly. When obsolete production systems or parts break down, companies have the choice between overhauling the whole system and sourcing obsolete parts to retrofit into the existing application.
Stuart Kelly, International Institute of Obsolescence Management
Companies have to face the challenge of continuously optimising their production processes for maximum output, while at the same time reducing energy consumption to a minimum.
Since the downturn in 2009, UK automation has been growing year on year at a rapid rate and has already grown by 30 per cent compared to 2008 levels. This means recovery in automation is real.
Industries that will benefit the most are those that already have modular mechanical systems and are under pressure to fulfil customer requirements in ever shorter times.
Detlef Zühlke, Germam research Centre for Atrificial Intelligence
Steak and chips, strawberries and cream or rum and coke - some things are meant to be together. Yet, in the same breath, many things that are forced upon
each other can create outstanding combinations....
The paper and pulp industry has made serious commitments to energy efficiency, while simultaneously trying to boost productivity levels. The key market
drivers are reducing paper or pulp...
A major consumer of plastic and paper, the packaging sector is extremely elaborate, because it needs to respond to manufacturer needs from across all
industrial sectors. To succeed in such...
Because of its nature, the chemical industry is very committed to sustainable development, protecting the environment and using resources more efficiently.
According to a PWC survey conducted...
