Articles by Nigel Smith

Pick, Purchase and Program Your First Industrial Robot

January 13, 2020

After their first industrial robot installation, manufacturers frequently add further automation. After all, robots boost productivity, profitability and quality. It’s no surprise an estimated three million industrial robots will be in use globally by 2020.

Pick, Purchase and Program Your First Industrial Robot

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).

Who’s Winning the Robot Race?

Nigel Smith

October 3, 2019

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).

Cover Story: Automation & Robotics

Preparing for an Automated Future

Authorities in the field offer views on trends, new technology and more.

Kristen Kazarian

Nigel Smith

September 11, 2018

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.

Toshiba Machine SCARA robot from TM Robotics

Machinery Technology: Robotics

Robotic Solution for Food Packaging

Reduced size, higher speeds optimize automated loading system.

Nigel Smith

June 14, 2018

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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Articles by Nigel Smith

Pick, Purchase and Program Your First Industrial Robot

Pick, Purchase and Program Your First Industrial Robot

Who’s Winning the Robot Race?

Preparing for an Automated Future

Robotic Solution for Food Packaging

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