Optimal Drive Technology

  The Future of UK Robotics - In association with ABB Robotics

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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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    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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    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.

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