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New Member of Our Applications Team

New Start In Lockdown... Starting a new job can be daunting at the best of times, but add this to lockdown, social distancing, and the strange times we are all... Read more

How will Collaborative Robots (Cobots) Accelerate our Recovery from the Pandemic?

How will Collaborative Robots (Cobots) Accelerate the UK's Recovery from the Pandemic? On 23 March 2020, the UK was put into lockdown in an attempt to reduce the spread of... Read more

ABB Robotics Value Provider Status

SP Automation & Robotics is delighted to announce that it has been awarded ABB Robotics Value Provider Status. SP Automation & Robotics has been integrating ABB robots and components in its automation... Read more

Manufacturing Automation UK

Manufacturing Automation UK Over the years, there has been much debate with regard to automation and the impact it has on employment in the UK manufacturing industry. Much of this... Read more

When do you need robot vision?

I THINK WE NEED ROBOT VISION.   This is a statement that can strike fear into the hearts of even the most seasoned robotics specialists. This is because of a... Read more

What are Pick & Place Robots?

What are pick and place robots? Pick and place robots are commonly used in modern manufacturing environments. Pick and place automation speeds up the process of picking up parts or... Read more

Pick and Place Cobot Applications

Applications for Pick and Place Robots Pick-and-place robots are often used in manufacturing but are also used in applications such as packaging, bin picking, and inspection. Here’s a look at... Read more

Robotics and Automation

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Cobots to Improve Productivity in Scotland

Can I Really Employ a Robot?   Most manufacturing companies have processes that are repetitive, time-consuming, costly, and, in some cases, dangerous. In today's climate, it is becoming more difficult... Read more

Can Labour Shortages be Solved by Cobots?

Can labour shortages be solved by Cobots - Collaborative Robots?   What is a Cobot? Universal Robots introduced the Collaborative Robot (Cobot) into the market as a commercially viable solution... Read more