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Overcoming Automation Challenges in Manufacturing

Overcoming Automation Challenges in Manufacturing In general, it is fair to point out that most manufacturers, regardless of their industry, are finding it more and more difficult to remove costs... Read more

Benefits of Collaborative Robots

6 Benefits of Collaborative Robots (cobots)   Robots are moving from behind fixed and caged locations to workstations alongside human workers. Not to mention moving from heavy-duty industrial applications to... Read more

SP Automation & Robots COVID-19 Update

Following the advice from both the Scottish and UK Governments, SP Automation & Robotics has enforced its business continuity plan to protect its employees, their families and long-term relationships with... Read more

SP and Universal Robots sign up to new partnership

  On February 20, 2020, we were named the first and only Scottish distributor of Universal Robots' collaborative robots (cobots).   We have rebranded as SP Automation & Robotics whilst... Read more

Collaborative Robots & Automation: Everything You Need to Know

Collaborative Robots & Automation: Everything You Need to Know There are major changes in store for the manufacturing industry. Artificial intelligence and automation are advancing to the point where they can... Read more

What Determines the Cost of Custom-Built Automated Machinery in the Medical Industry?

McKinsey and Company reported in 2017 that automated machinery is projected to impact 60% of all occupations soon. McKinsey’s research also informed them that automation would be performing one-third of operational... Read more

Bowl Feeder vs. a Vision-Guided Feed System

Bowl Feeder vs. a Vision-Guided Feed System. Automation in manufacturing is a booming industry. With more and more businesses choosing to automate some or all of their manufacturing processes, the... Read more

In House Automation vs Outsourced Automation

In House Automation vs Outsourced Automation How do you weigh up between investing in in-house automation expertise or paying for an outsourced machine builder? In this article, we discuss a... Read more

Costs of Automating in the Food Industry

Automating in the food industry. As the fourth industrial revolution takes a grip, there has been a steady rise in manufacturing companies pushing to streamline themselves by introducing modern manufacturing... Read more

What is a Robot and how does it work?

The dictionary definition of a robot is as follows: "A machine capable of carrying out a complex series of actions automatically, especially one programmable by a computer."   As you... Read more