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Baumer – Smart Connected Sensors

Baumer - Smart Connected Sensors Amit Chohan UK Sales and Product Manager Baumer   Register here to attend the Baumer breakout session: Biography Amit is a UK Sales and Product... Read more

Balluff – IO-Link and the Future of Industry 4.0

Balluff - IO-Link and the Future of Industry 4.0 Daniel Walton Industry Manager for Machine Plant Engineering Balluff   Biography Daniel started in Balluff just over a year ago and... Read more

Benefits of Machine Loading Robots 

Benefits of Machine Loading Robots We are regularly asked about the benefits of machine-loading robots. Production speeds and safety are increased when using robots for machine loading. Repeatedly having to... Read more

The Top Seven Types of Robots

The Top Seven Types of Robots There are seven main types of robots; Articulated Cartesian Collaborative Robots SCARA Cylindrical Delta Polar Each one has additional types of robot configuration and... Read more

Advantages & Disadvantages of Robotic Automation

What are the Advantages & Disadvantages of Robotic Automation? Robotic automation is becoming more and more popular in a wide range of industries. Businesses are further realising the advantages and... Read more

How can I optimise my CNC Efficiency?

CNC Efficiency CNC machines were first introduced into the industry in the 1940s and were seen to be a means to improve quality and efficiency. It also enabled the machining... Read more

Proof of Principle: Why?

What is Proof of Principle? A Proof of Principle prototype, often referred to as Proof of Concept, is the process of identifying if a particular process or group of processes... Read more

Machine Builders UK | What is a URS? Why is it important?

When investing in automated capital equipment, having a clearly defined User Requirement Specification (URS) is essential. Whether you're upgrading production lines or introducing new systems, a well-structured URS sets the... Read more

Industrial Automation

SP Automation & Robotics are an award-winning systems integrator and bespoke machine builder for Industrial Automation applications in advanced manufacturing sectors. We offer a turnkey service from design concept to project completion. Our... Read more

AI and Automation – skills for newly created jobs

Reflecting on yesterday’s Confederation of British Industry (CBI) Business Insight Conference, it is clear that real collaboration must take place if jobs are to survive AI and automation. Tracy Black,... Read more