Feature: Interconnects


Maximising industrial system performance by customising


cable assemblies By Paul Dearman, Head of Business Development, GTK UK


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he UK’s industrial automation market is experiencing significant growth, showing little signs of slowing down. While the robotics


market continues to be dominated by manufacturers in central Europe and Asia, UK manufacturers are increasingly leading in other areas of industrial automation, such as robotic process automation, packing, warehousing, logistics, and more. Original equipment manufacturers in the UK therefore have a unique opportunity to innovate and lead by embracing smarter, more resilient


machinery. Taking a customised approach from the design and development stage will help limit downtime, streamline assembly and deliver leading performance, helping businesses capitalise on the situation.


Areas of focus The rise of the smart factory has significantly increased the scope of industrial automation outside the realm of traditional robotics, both on and off the factory floor. Collaborative robots (cobots) are entering these areas, too, alongside robotic pickers, conveyor systems and high-speed sensors.


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This is in addition to autonomous guided vehicles used in warehousing, automated test rigs used in in-house testing and measurement, and others. Opting for custom cable assemblies


and components at the earliest stages of a project ensures design robustness and suitability, but also it simplifies it, reducing component count and streamlining assembly. Custom wiring looms, for example, combine multiple complex types of wires and cables to meet space constraints, simplify installation and leave room to accommodate future growth or add new features.


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