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Should I use a robot or an X-Y gantry for picking and placing?

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Picking and placing methods is an important application to look at when designing automation, where there are a number of different ways that you can move a single component from... Read more

Overcoming Automation Challenges

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OVERCOMING AUTOMATION CHALLENGES   SP Automation & Robotics will be presenting with Beckhoff at this year’s show. So here’s a little taster of what to expect from the practical breakout... Read more

Automation Project Lead Times

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A late automation project is no fun for anyone. If you have found your way to this article, the chances are that you have ordered an assembly machine or a... Read more

The Benefits of Machine Vision Automation

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There are many benefits of machine vision in automation. Machine vision inspection is widely recognised as a key technology for the automation of production lines. The adoption of inline inspection... Read more

Feeding & Handling Automation

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SP Automation integrates the latest technologies into our bespoke automated machines, including those for feeding & part handling. These include vibratory bowl feeders, which are used to feed small individual... Read more

The Top 5 Problems Vision Inspection Can Solve

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Challenging Your Vision Inspection Before we look at the top five problems that vision inspection can solve, it is worth pointing out that although vision systems can be great for... Read more

How Much Do Industrial Robots Cost?

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How Much Do Industrial Robots Cost? SP Automation & Robotics are frequently asked the price of robots by our customers. The prices of the robots depend on many factors, and... Read more

Automation & Robotics Exhibition 2019

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What are your takeaway expectations for the Robotics and Automation show?   "So another exhibition is coming along. Should I register, and what are the real motives for attending?"  ... Read more

Bespoke Machinery

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Custom Built An increasing number of companies are seeing a huge return on investment in using bespoke automated machinery that is custom-built and automated to suit their exact needs. Surprisingly,... Read more

Keyence – Automation & Robotics Exhibitors

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Keyence are confirmed as one of the exhibitors at the SP Technology Automation & Robotics Expo 2019. Founded in 1974, KEYENCE has since grown to become a key innovator and... Read more
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