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Next level tool automation thanks to mobile robotics

From price increases to shortages of skilled labour, industrial companies are under increasing pressure to meet demands for quality, volume and speed. In a pilot project, KUKA and HELLER, a producer of CNC machine tools, have developed a solution to these challenges, using a KUKA KMR CYBERTECH to load and unload machines automatically with tools and provide relief to employees.

Putting customers at the centre

Connecting with customers, and driving customer-centric initiatives, are central to customer satisfaction, retention, and loyalty. Pre- and post-sale customer service plays an important role in generating a loyal customer base, which then itself becomes an extension of the brand, as association longevity is achieved and customers become brand ambassadors – advocates for our organisation, our products and solutions.

Automation revolution sweeps the food and beverage industry

UK manufacturing has changed dramatically over the last few years. None more so than in the UK’s food & beverage industry, within which we are seeing a mini ‘automation revolution’, as the number of robots being installed increases exponentially year on year. While we may still be some way behind our European counterparts, the gap is closing rapidly; currently, the integration within the UK food & beverage sector is second only to the UK automotive industry.

Seamless connectivity as a guiding principle

Festo believes a true automation company should offer its customers seamless connectivity from the workpiece to the cloud, across the whole portfolio and independent of technology. Of course, no company can offer the entire needs of a machine builder, but what is offered should seamlessly fit together, mechanically, electrically, and intelligently.

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