NEWS

NEWS

News and updates from the Innomech team
along with advice and industry commentary

NEWS

How ROI Can Determine if You’re Ready to Automate Manufacturing

Determining manufacturing ROI isn't always straightforward; however, it can be essential to support decisions relating to the introduction of automation into processes and systems. There is no denying that automation is a big investment. As such, evaluation of the ROI...
How Can Automation Help Businesses Become More Sustainable?

How Can Automation Help Businesses Become More Sustainable?

Sustainability. A buzzword that surrounds the manufacturing industry. A word that is putting manufacturing companies, in particular, under the spotlight when it comes to implementing energy-saving solutions towards saving our planet. As businesses, we now have a duty...

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Obstacles to Automation in the UK

Obstacles to Automation in the UK

While the UK adoption rate is roughly consistent with the global average, with 91 robot units for every 10,000 workers, we are still way behind the US and many European countries. For example, Germany has up to 338 robot units for every 10,000 workers. Automation is...

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Is Now The Time To Automate Your Manufacturing?

Is Now The Time To Automate Your Manufacturing?

For many product-based businesses, automation is the key to business growth. When you automate your manufacturing, it allows you to increase increase output and productivity while lowering operating costs and improving quality. If your business has a lot of repetitive...

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Top Tips for Automation

Top Tips for Automation

There are plenty of reasons to consider automation in your product-based business. One of the toughest challenges in bringing innovative products to market is bridging the gap between proof of concept and volume manufacture. It’s especially challenging for early-stage...

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Top Nine Young UK Engineers

Top Nine Young UK Engineers

This week, November 4th-8th is Tomorrow’s Engineers week, so we think it’s the perfect time to celebrate the achievements of young UK engineers. At Innomech, we pride ourselves on supporting young engineers. We sponsored The Girls of Steel, an all-female robotics team...

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UK Engineering: Overcoming the Skills Shortage

UK Engineering: Overcoming the Skills Shortage

It’s no secret that the UK is experiencing a severe engineering skills shortage. The British Chamber of Commerce interviewed 6,000 businesses at the close of 2018, and 81% of manufacturers said they found it difficult to hire employees with the qualifications and...

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Do You Need to Invest in Automated Manufacturing?

Do You Need to Invest in Automated Manufacturing?

The decision to invest in automated manufacturing is a big one that needs a lot of consideration. With our clients, we sit down and establish if automation is what their business needs and put together a plan with costings. Here are some of the key considerations to...

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Manufacturing Events That Should Be In Your Diary For 2019

Manufacturing Events That Should Be In Your Diary For 2019

Growing your business requires a strategy that needs resources to help develop and market your product. One of the best resources you can use for your marketing strategy is networking. Attending key manufacturing events offers you the opportunity to network with...

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New Job Titles with the Automation Revolution

New Job Titles with the Automation Revolution

We’re currently in the midst of a global automation revolution that will change workplaces forever. From manufacturing to banking - automation, robotics, and artificial intelligence are reshaping the world of work. Just as with any industrial revolution, there are...

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The Impact of Brexit on Automation in Manufacturing

The Impact of Brexit on Automation in Manufacturing

Across the country, industry chiefs are trying to plan ahead for a future that is very difficult to predict. We’ve experienced a temporary boost from Brexit stockpiling, but how it will affect the industry in the longer term is still unknown. The only thing that’s...

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