NEWS
NEWS
News and updates from the Innomech team
along with advice and industry commentary
NEWS
Making the Move Away From Traditional Automation
We know that more and more manufacturers have implemented some form of automation over the past 5 years. We also understand that, although these automated solutions have increased productivity and efficiency, there is so much more technology can offer. In fact, today,...
The Rise of Robotics and What This Means for SMEs
In today’s economic climate, we often get asked `should businesses be continuing to invest in robotics and automation?` Our response… A resounding yes. Robotics are much-needed technological advancements that help to support businesses and employees to meet labour...
Greener Manufacturing that Delivers Measurable Savings
Green manufacturing is a term that sits succinctly alongside sustainability and net-zero goals. A term and area that plays a key role in supporting businesses to meet ongoing changes in regulations and guidance and certainly an area that is fast becoming a necessity...
Building Stronger Engineering Teams for Modern Manufacturing
Manufacturing is changing. We’re seeing a greater reliance on technology, the integration of AI, closer management of supply chains, engineering upskilling, and so much more. There are a lot of factors to take into account to not only remain competitive but also to...
Why Predictive Maintenance is Becoming Essential in UK Factories
It does not go unnoticed that the manufacturing sector is continuing to face high levels of competition and regulation as we enter 2026. Operating in incredibly volatile market conditions, companies must look to technology and advances in bespoke automation in order...
Reducing Costs Without Compromising Quality
The manufacturing sector is under constant pressure to reduce costs while building sustainable practices in order to remain globally competitive and maintain high levels of quality to continue to meet customer expectations and incredibly stringent compliance...
The Driving Force Behind Successful Sustainable Manufacturing in 2026
As the countdown to 2026 begins, we take a look at what is in store for the manufacturing sector and how automation is challenging the `norm’ and transforming operations for good. As we head into the New Year, we know the sector will continue to see rapid change as we...
Innovate and Upskill with Purpose-Built Automation
Investing in your employees is one area of business that always yields the greatest rewards. From improving employee retention to building business resilience, providing opportunities for employees to upskill and progress can lead to improved operational business...
Collaboration. The Driving Force Behind Successful Automation Projects.
Collaboration. A word that must hold so much more than the meaning of “working together” for the manufacturing sector. Collaboration in manufacturing must focus on entire workforces coming together to build resilience and efficiency into what many still describe as...
Reducing Risk: The Role of Automation in Safer Manufacturing Environments
Every business is bound by law to protect its workers and manage risk within the workplace. Protecting employees and staff on the front line from accidents and injuries, by putting measures in place that avoid, assess, and reduce identified risks – today, safety is as...
Unlocking smarter manufacturing: The role of data-driven automation
Data is transforming how manufacturers approach automation. Using real-time data to build bespoke automation systems that allow for better decision making, reduce downtime, and boost efficiency across the production line is what manufacturers across all sectors are...
How Bespoke Automation Enables More Sustainable Product and Component Manufacturing
While the spotlight often falls on the sustainability of the final product, what we sometimes fail to consider is the systems and components that we use to make the products and the vital role they play in building this sustainability. From improving material...
Custom Automation Solutions: Tailoring Technology to Your Needs
Custom automation proves that technology doesn’t come as a one-size-fits-all solution, and rightly so. We need technology to work for us, to meet our specific business requirements, and to allow businesses to adapt quickly and perform better. Automation technology is...
Scaling up: Overcoming Manufacturing Bottlenecks with Automation
Bottlenecks and production challenges in manufacturing are not uncommon. It is a traditional industry with extensive processes and rigid production lines that often, due to factors outside our control, face bottlenecks that can negatively affect production output....
Manufacturing Automation and SME Growth in the UK
Headlines announcing that SMEs face increasing pressure to innovate and remain competitive are not new news. In fact, since Covid, innovation and agility in manufacturing are what UK governments have been calling, if not screaming for. However, as we know, businesses...
