When it comes to global use of robotics in the manufacturing industry, the UK ranks at just 25th. There is therefore a huge amount of untapped value – in fact, according to reports, if UK automation levels matched the most automated country,
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productivity would increase by 22.3%! So, at a recent press event in London, Mike Wilson, chief automation officer at the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC), announced the creation of a Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) cluster. Speaking at the event, Wilson said: “Creating the first UK Robotics and Autonomous Systems regional cluster will strengthen the presence of crucial technology and support growth potential.” Turn to page 6 to find out more. Speaking of manufacturing, and our Supplement this
month focuses on Sustainability in Manufacturing. With sustainability an ever growing issue, this includes a range of interesting articles – from energy efficient solenoid valves, to efficient cooling solutions for sustainable data centres, and how waste in manufacturing processes can be minimised by using the right tools. Turn to page 23 to take a look!
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