AUTOMATION & ROBOTICS


“These interfaces are designed to complement, not replace, engineering


expertise, enabling faster deployment and adjustment.”


intelligent mission assignment and traffic flow control reduces commissioning time by up to 20 per cent, accelerating deployment. These systems are designed to operate in


shared workspaces with people, enabling more collaborative layouts where people and robots can work together rather than fully segregated automation cells. For UK manufacturers facing labour


shortages, rising costs and pressure to increase productivity while maintaining agility, this model of automation offers a compelling path forward.


A NEW ROUTE TO MANUFACTURING PRODUCTIVITY By enabling users to get more from their automation investments, autonomous robots present an attractive solution to many of the productivity issues that have restricted UK manufacturers. By enabling companies to adapt faster, utilise resources more effectively and respond to changing market needs, their ability to unlock new levels of performance and competitiveness could finally prove to be the missing piece in the UK’s long-time productivity puzzle.


ABB www.abb.com/robotics


THE


S-SERIES CRANE


Smart, safe and compact.


The S-series crane features an industry first, synthetic rope which is lighter, stronger and safer to handle than


steel wire rope and requires no lubrication. It provides


stepless hoisting and rope angle characteristics for inherent safety without compromising your productivity goals.


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