The Future of UK Robotics - In association with ABB Robotics

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    Mobile robotics 2024-2044 outlook: independence in logistics, warehousing and delivery

    Mobile robots in logistics can be seen to work throughout an entire supply chain from manufacturing processes, to reaching consumers and shops.

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    ABB’s new AppStudio™

    AppStudio is ABB's no-code tool for fast, easy robotic interface programming. With drag-and-drop design, a cloud-based library of templates, and support for 20+ languages, users of all levels can reduce setup time by up to 80%. Compatible with ABB's OmniCore platform, AppStudio lets you customise interfaces for any device, migrate setups effortlessly, and program robots seamlessly with RobotStudio. 

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    Chance to do things differently

    Robots equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) are taking robots to new heights of flexibility. With AI, robots are becoming more capable of learning by experience, opening new possibilities for working in changing environments, or around people.

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    Closing the gap between simulation and reality

    Offline design and simulation of robotic installations helps reduce the time to get real robot applications up and running, cutting commissioning time and avoiding production disruption. Julian Ware, UK and Ireland Sales Manager for ABB Robotics, looks at the benefits of offline simulation and how it can help users to transform the flexibility and costs of their robotic automation.

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    Setting a new path for sustainability with robots

    Growing awareness of the impact of manufacturing on the environment is encouraging companies to apply technology to make their production processes more sustainable. Julian Ware, Sales Manager for ABB Robotics in the UK and Ireland, explains how the introduction of robotic automation is enabling companies to re-imagine their processes to minimise waste.

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    Celebrating 50 Years of ABB robotic innovation

    Through 50 years of robotic innovation, ABB has made work better and companies more efficient, responsive and flexible, whilst making roles for people more rewarding.

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    A day in the life of an intern at ABB Robotics

    Ever wondered what it's like to be a robotics intern? Join us as we follow Jineesh Gaur through an exciting day at ABB's Milton Keynes office!

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    Unlock next-level productivity using cobots

    Collaborative robots are fast becoming the benchmark in industrial automation, thanks to their ability to deliver higher productivity while working safely alongside human workers. Collaborative robots, a.k.a. cobots, are compact and lightweight, making them easy to deploy as requirements grow and change. Julian Ware, UK & Ireland Sales Manager for ABB Robotics, explains.

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    Meet ABB’s first industrial collaborative robot

    The new lightning-fast industrial collaborative robot SWIFTI CRB 1300 takes industrial-level performance and innovative safety to the next level. Designed for high payload and high demand applications of up to 11kg, SWIFTI opens new possibilities for using cobots in industrial applications without comprising on safety and speed.

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    Introducing ABB's Robotics Education Package

    Unlock the true potential of STEM education with robots.

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    Automation, education, and motivation: Training the workforce of the future

    Automation is set to transform the world of work, requiring people to learn completely new skill sets as new roles are created. Making that happen is the responsibility not just of workers but also of policymakers, educators, and industry, as Paul Garner, Account Manager, Education & Collaborative Robots for ABB Robotics UK, explains.

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    It’s time for UK business to embrace robotics

    Robot installations hit a record 553,052 units globally in 2022, according to the latest available figures from the International Federation of Robotics. That’s up an extra five percent on the previous record-breaking year.