The central nervous system is made up of the brain, the spinal cord and nerves. Your nerves respond to external stimuli and transmit signals back to the brain, which decides on the appropriate reaction. In manufacturing, the myriad of connected Internet of Things (IoT) devices act as the nerves, measuring parameters and collecting data, but what’s the brains behind the operation? Here Sophie Hand, UK Country Manager at EU Automation, explains how AI, might just be the brains we need.
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Has the introduction of robotics led to household chores becoming a thing of the past? Sadly, not yet. We don’t yet have a robotic personal assistant to complete all of our household tasks. For a robot to fulfil this role, it must be able to work reliably in unpredictable environments and importantly, be easy for the homeowner to program. Here Sophie Hand, UK country manager at EU Automation, discusses the importance of making robots easy to use.
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According to reports by the International Federation of Robotics, in 2017 there was a global average of 74 robot units to every 10,000 employees in the manufacturing industry. As the industry’s reliance on robotics grows, manufacturers must ensure that they do all that they can to keep workers safe. In this article Jonathan Wilkins, Director at EU Automation, explains what manufacturers should consider when introducing collaborative robots to the production line.
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The story of the Tower of Babel describes a time where all human beings spoke the same language. When the Babylonians decided to build a tower tall enough to reach heaven, God stepped in and created a multitude of languages so the builders could no longer understand each other. The result? The tower was never completed. Here Sophie Hand, UK Country Manager at EU Automation, explains the universal language of automation equipment – OPC UA.
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In the 19th century, ice cutters were responsible for sawing up and selling chunks of ice, but the introduction of refrigerators and air conditioners meant ice cutters were no longer needed. Here Jonathan Wilkins, Director of EU Automation, highlights the common barriers faced when implementing digitalisation in the workplace.
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Allowing people to break away from monotony and make their own choices is known to increase engagement and motivation. A similar principle can be applied to machines. Here Jonathan Wilkins, Marketing Director of EU Automation, shares three ways manufacturers can benefit from machine learning technology.
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EU Automation has launched a book charting the development of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and how countries around the world are digitalising. The book features interviews with industry experts from around the globe who give insight into the future of manufacturing. The book is available to order in print.
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Unplanned downtime is one of the biggest problems in manufacturing. Recent research by the Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG) estimates that downtime can cost manufacturers anywhere between $30,000 and $50,000 an hour. The question is, how much can manufacturers reduce this figure with new technology? Jonathan Wilkins, Marketing Director at EU Automation, explains how collaborative robots can improve maintenance to cut this figure.
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