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The Rise of Robotics in UK Manufacturing: A 2024 Perspective Industry news
06/02/2025

The Rise of Robotics in UK Manufacturing: A 2024 Perspective

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Industry news 30/01/2025

The Role of Automation in Addressing the UK Labour Shortage

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Automate UK Launches Groundbreaking Apprenticeship Cluster to Bridge the UK Skills Gap Industry news
28/01/2025

Automate UK Launches Groundbreaking Apprenticeship Cluster to Bridge the UK Skills Gap

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Machinery Update - January / February 2025
E-bulletins 23/01/2025

Machinery Update - January / February 2025

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Automate UK teams up with Thomas Flude - Engineers Insight Industry news
21/01/2025

Automate UK teams up with Thomas Flude - Engineers Insight

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Sustainability Through Automation: How Robotics is Reducing Waste in UK Manufacturing
Industry news 16/01/2025

Sustainability Through Automation: How Robotics is Reducing Waste in UK Manufacturing

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50 Years of Long-Lasting Performance Members News
15/01/2025

50 Years of Long-Lasting Performance

A vacuum pump from Busch Vacuum Solutions has been in constant operation at Volo Quality Meats in Volo, Illinois, USA, for 50 years, proving that quality and customer satisfaction are integrated into every Busch vacuum pump.

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Introducing the BST xdetect® Hygiene Range: Redefining Food Safety and Hygiene
Members News 14/01/2025

Introducing the BST xdetect® Hygiene Range: Redefining Food Safety and Hygiene

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New MiR MC600 Members News
14/01/2025

New MiR MC600

New Mobile Collaborative Robot Combines High-Payload Autonomous Mobility and Precision Robotics Arm to Drive Industrial Automation to New Heights.

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Future-proofing UK Manufacturing: The Importance of Upskilling in Automation
Industry news 09/01/2025

Future-proofing UK Manufacturing: The Importance of Upskilling in Automation

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