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Bringing low-voltage control and automation technology to control panel manufacturers

At Smart Manufacturing Week 2025, Malcolm Greenhill, MD of Charter Controls, highlighted his company's strengths in sourcing and bringing low-voltage control and automation technologies to manufacturers of electrical control panels. Key areas served by Charter Controls include the machine building and building management system sectors.

Next-level machining for small batches

Since unplanned downtime and operator shortages can cripple productivity, CNC specialist WU Mechanische Werkstätte GmbH is redefining small batch manufacturing with compact, robot-based automation cells. With the support of FANUC, the company's flexible automation solutions can boost throughput, reduce costs, and keep production local. Benefits include compact, space-saving design, seamless CNC integration, increased uptime and repeatability, and competitive part costs for small batches.

ABB launches Flexley Mover P603 platform autonomous mobile robot platform

ABB has launched the AI-powered Flexley Mover P603 platform AMR, claimed to be the most compact model in its class to handle payloads up to 1500kg. Designed to boost intralogistics efficiency, the P603 combines compact design with AI-driven Visual SLAM navigation and the latest version of AMR Studio software that maximises flexibility by enabling different top modules to be integrated into the AMR.

Low-cost automation and robotics integration simplify customer journeys

Mike Spaziano, Low-Cost Automation & RBTX Product Specialist at igus, and Willem Oswald, Founder of Industrial Robot Help, talk about how customer's journeys may be simplified through the implementation of low-cost automation, facilitated by the partnership between RBTX and Industrial Robot Help.
Condition monitoring is more important than ever

The average cost of unplanned downtime in the UK is over £5,000 an hour. Here, Dave Breckell of Omron offers practical advice on how manufacturers can use condition monitoring to tackle this important issue.

Navigating the current machine building market

We are all aware of the current market conditions affecting machine builders and engineers. Here, Marc Vissers of Lenze speaks to our sister title, DPA, about what you can do to combat these issues.
Schneider helps Toyota to achieve digitalisation objectives

The Toyota Altona site, which supports design, warehousing, vehicle processing, and light manufacturing, needed the right solution to manage their facilities, support their digital transformation and enhance efficiency. Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure solutions have helped them gather data from all the different locations on site and visualise it in a meaningful way. The solution covers different types of metering, through to a solar car park, EV charging stations and two digital substations.

Robotics for smart manufacturing

KUKA held its 2025 Manufacturing Automation Tech Day recently, demonstrating innovations and cutting-edge technologies in the field of manufacturing automation. Interactive demonstrations included machine tending and automated bin picking, mobile automation, welding, fast-moving consumer goods, and more.
Digital power system management

ADI’s Digital Power System Management PSM product line includes power system managers designed to trim, margin, and monitor any power supply, as well as DC/DC converters and uModule regulators with full-feature telemetry and performance, while communicating over PMbus serial link.