Here, Neil Ballinger, Head of EMEA at EU Automation, offers an overview of three sectors where the difficulties of 2020 have originated new opportunities for 2021.
READ MORE
Modern manufacturing relies on interconnected robots to make Industry 4.0 a reality. Here Neil Ballinger, Head of EMEA Sales at EU Automation, explains how industrial robots could be hacked and what can be done to mitigate the threat of cybercrime.
READ MORE
There is a misconception that the benefits of industrial robots are reserved for manufacturing giants. However, according to the Robotics Industries Association (RIA), enterprises with fewer than 100 employees and fewer than ten robots represent a growing segment of the robotics market. Here, Neil Ballinger, Head of EMEA at EU Automation, explains what to consider when implementing robotics in small and mid-sized manufacturing businesses.
READ MORE
Science-fiction has a long history of inspiring technology that we now use on a daily basis. The creators of Star Trek first envisioned sliding doors and mobile phones back in the 1960s, while video calling was already being referenced in 1927 classic Metropolis. But what about manufacturing? Here Neil Ballinger, Head of EMEA at EU Automation, gives five examples of industrial automation technology that was once science fiction, but is now a reality.
READ MORE
The popularity of fitness classes and online channels dedicated to wellbeing shows that, when it comes to our bodies, people are fully aware that prevention is the key to health. The same is true when it comes to industrial equipment like Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), the heart of industrial automation.
READ MORE
Having contact with someone who has a cold increases the chances that you might pick up the bug yourself. In much the same way, businesses adding more connectivity into their system increases the opportunities for cybercriminals to introduce viruses into the system. Here, Sophie Hand, UK Country Manager EU Automation, explains the role artificial intelligence (AI) can play in combatting cybercrime.
READ MORE
EU Automation has launched EUAudio, a free podcast on industrial automation and smart manufacturing, available on the company’s website and on all major audio streaming platforms. EUAudio enriches the company’s offering of free learning content. This includes an online content zone, which is updated weekly, several videos and two downloadable e-books.
READ MORE
Despite the financial instability in the first half of 2020, the demand for professionals in the field of data management and AI is steadily on the rise. This is what emerges from LinkedIn’s 2020 UK Emerging Jobs Report, which revealed that companies are on the lookout for individuals that have a strong technical background, but also problem-solving skills. Neil Ballinger, Head of EMEA at EU Automation, examines the UK’s top-three emerging jobs and what these trends mean for manufacturers.
READ MORE