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Nigel Smith

Nigel Smith

Nigel Smith is the CEO of TM Robotics. Smith directs the overall growth and development of TM Robotics. Smith founded TM Robotics after holding a number of positions at Toshiba International. While at Toshiba, he was responsible for the sales, marketing and support of the company’s PLC and Industrial Robot product range.
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Pick, Purchase and Program Your First Industrial Robot

Pick, Purchase and Program Your First Industrial Robot

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Nigel Smith
January 10, 2020

Given that robots boost productivity, profitability and quality, it’s no surprise they are rife. In fact, it is estimated three million industrial robots will be in use globally by 2020, according to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR).


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Who’s Winning the Robot Race?

Who’s Winning the Robot Race?

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Nigel Smith
October 3, 2019
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Until a few years ago, the phrase ‘Industrial Revolution’ was largely associated with radical engineering changes that transformed industry. Two centuries later, we’re experiencing another shift in the manufacturing landscape, the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR).
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Cover Story: Automation & Robotics

Preparing for an Automated Future

Authorities in the field offer views on trends, new technology and more.
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Nigel Smith
September 11, 2018
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Automating your packaging operations can increase productivity and help with labor costs, line efficiency, changeover time and more. Next-generation machines are doing more, and taking up less space.
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Machinery Technology: Robotics

Robotic Solution for Food Packaging

Reduced size, higher speeds optimize automated loading system.
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Nigel Smith
June 14, 2018
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Fold it, seal it, tape it, box it, pick it, place it — automate it. These are the separate processes that Finland-based Orfer Oy needed to automate to speed up its packaging operations. However, automating these processes without expanding factory floor space proved to be a challenging feat.
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