Cycle Time vs Takt Time: What Manufacturers Need to Understand Before Automating

Cycle time is one of the most commonly referenced performance measures in industrial automation, but it is also one of... Read more

SP Automation & Robotics and Beckhoff – Powering the Future of Manufacturing

Visit SP Automation & Robotics and Beckhoff at the Scotland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition 2026 30 September... Read more

AI Can Give You an Answer. But Can It Engineer an Automation System?

Artificial intelligence is changing the way businesses find information, solve problems and make decisions. Within manufacturing, AI can help engineers... Read more

What Is PLC I/O? Understanding the Communication Behind Every Automated Machine

When people think about industrial automation, they often picture robots, conveyors or sophisticated machine vision systems. However, behind every successful... Read more

Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT): Why Every SP Automation Project Is Thoroughly Tested Before Delivery

When investing in a bespoke automation system, confidence is everything. Whether your project involves a robotic assembly cell, machine vision... Read more