Stirling Paatz, of independent robot system integrator Barr & Paatz, offers an overview of the process undertaken when specifying robots and peripherals Although statistics would suggest that Britain is still lagging behind other nations in the uptake of modern robotics technology, the effects of falling prices, increased relative performance and smaller installation footprints do appear to be prompting more UK manufacturers and processors to invest in multi-axis industrial robots. However, identifying the potential applications and cost benefits is one thing; choosing the right robot for the task and building it into a fully functioning automated work cell is another.
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