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Optimising Supply Chains with Generative AI Industry news
03/04/2025

Optimising Supply Chains with Generative AI

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Automation For Everyone Technology Showcase – Dudley, West Midlands
Members News 02/04/2025

Automation For Everyone Technology Showcase – Dudley, West Midlands

Are you struggling with labour shortages? Are you looking to give your business a productivity boost? Then come along to our showcase event at Copthorne Hotel, Dudley.

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RARUK AUTOMATION ANNOUNCES NEW PARTNERSHIPS WITH SICK AND INBOLT Members News
02/04/2025

RARUK AUTOMATION ANNOUNCES NEW PARTNERSHIPS WITH SICK AND INBOLT

RARUK Automation, known for supplying the Universal Robots range of collaborative robot arms and other innovative automation solutions, has announced new partnerships with SICK and Inbolt.

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DISCOVER CUTTING-EDGE ROBOTICS WITH RARUK AUTOMATION AT AUTOMATION UK
Members News 02/04/2025

DISCOVER CUTTING-EDGE ROBOTICS WITH RARUK AUTOMATION AT AUTOMATION UK

RARUK Automation is a leading provider of advanced robotic solutions, helping businesses across a range of industries in the UK enhance efficiency and reduce manufacturing costs.

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Robotic labelling cell with smallest possible gripper, for greatest possible safety Members News
28/03/2025

Robotic labelling cell with smallest possible gripper, for greatest possible safety

The 211 HC RC robotic labelling cell, designed for the pharmaceutical industry, is almost as compact as a traditional labelling machine.

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Ishida innovations address key industry issues at IFFA
Members News 28/03/2025

Ishida innovations address key industry issues at IFFA

At IFFA 2025, Ishida will be addressing key industry challenges through its latest innovations, including the launch of its QX-800, compact, high-capacity tray sealer, as it aims to help protein manufacturers reduce waste and boost efficiencies.

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Ishida Launches Sentinel 5.0 to put Smart, AI-Driven Insights at Food Manufacturers’ Fingertips Members News
28/03/2025

Ishida Launches Sentinel 5.0 to put Smart, AI-Driven Insights at Food Manufacturers’ Fingertips

Sentinel 5.0. Sentinel 5.0, which is the successor to Ishida’s popular Sentinel software, combines machine performance monitoring with comprehensive data capture to give food manufacturers a smarter, consolidated and in-depth analysis of their entire food production lines.

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A Collaborative Future: The Partnership Between Humans and Robots
Industry news 27/03/2025

A Collaborative Future: The Partnership Between Humans and Robots

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Showcasing NDT solutions - from Automated Manufacturing to Aerospace Members News
27/03/2025

Showcasing NDT solutions - from Automated Manufacturing to Aerospace

Non-destructive testing allows you to detect flaws, measure thickness, and assess the condition of materials without making contact or destroying samples.

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Colore by WDS: Premium Powder-Coated Solutions
Members News 27/03/2025

Colore by WDS: Premium Powder-Coated Solutions

WDS is proud to introduce Colore, a premium finish, high quality powder coated solution for aluminium and cast-iron products.

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