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Meet the electric hospital porter
Motol University Hospital in Prague is supported by a network of autonomous vehicles that deliver vital supplies to doctors and patients. Sam Shead reports
Robot helps to develop and examine new types of glass
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute have created a robot that develops new types of glass and examines their characteristics.
Report points to robotics as a major driver of job creation
A report published in Japan suggests robotics will be a major driver for global job creation over the next five years.
Automated method points way for making complex chemicals
A fully automated method for making complex chemicals could transform the production of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, perfumes and food additives.
A Sensitive point
A UK-developed system tests the accuracy of a needle used by children to self-administer medication. Dave Wilson reports
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Research facility could improve the efficiency of the beer brewing and fermenting process
SABMiller, an international beer brewer and bottler, has commissioned a Brewing Science Research and Innovation Centre housed within Nottingham University’s School of Biosciences as part of a drive to reduce energy and water consumption — but taste remains the top priority.
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Joint survey shows UK manufacturing beginning positively in 2012
A joint survey by Markit and the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply has revealed UK manufacturing started 2012 on a positive footing.
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Automation Studio 4 software from B and R enables true-to-life architecture modelling
B and R has introduced the Automation Studio 4 software, which features a number of automated functions, as well as true-to-life architecture modelling, version control, support for shared projects and object-oriented programming.
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The Engineer archive: 'Machine tool census' from 12 January 1962
Our archive article from 50 years ago pointed out that more than 59 per cent of 1,234,000 machine tools in service in the UK were more than 10 years old.
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White Paper: EMKA electronic locking and monitoring security system
In this White Paper, EMKA discusses both data security, physical security and the various requirements for ensuring the integrity of that security.
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White Paper: ATS analyses sharing data, automation and IT
In its latest White Paper, ATS analyses sharing data, manufacturing and IT and collaboration between the two.
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Data sheet: Roemheld B 1.910 work supports
Roemheld’s B 1.910 work support’s plunger is retracted in off-position. When pressurised, the support plunger moves against the inserted workpiece by means of light force.
