Industrial automation: exploring new frontiers for workforce empowerment
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Hi Reader,
All steam ahead here at The Manufacturer as we dot the i’s and cross the t’s on the final articles for the Q3 edition… ✏️
First up, our top story, Phil Hadfield, UK Managing Director at Rockwell Automation , discusses the findings of its 9th Annual State of Smart Manufacturing Report and how automation and investment in new technologies could be the answers to the problem of a lack of skills in the workforce.🤔
Continuing with the theme of automation, does anyone have a sweet tooth? Meet the family-run confectioner business, Aldomak Ltd , which is accommodating its growing product range by integrating automation into its production processes. Dario Riccomini , Managing Director at Aldomak, said: “Our confectionery is made using tried and tested family recipes that have been passed down through several generations and, while our focus is still on our products being handmade, there are great opportunities to use technology to change the way we work." 🍬
And, Digital Catapult has launched its Digital Supply Chain Hub for businesses keen to commence their digitalisation journey!
Keep reading and find the full articles below! 👇
Molly Cooper, Junior Editor at The Manufacturer.
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Industrial automation: exploring new frontiers for workforce empowerment
Over 1,500 manufacturers worldwide responded to Rockwell Automation’s 9th Annual State of Smart Manufacturing Report to provide insights into the industry’s current disruptors, including emerging technologies and their potential to alleviate the biggest challenges facing manufacturers today. Phil Hadfield, UK Managing Director at Rockwell Automation, explains.
Today’s labour shortage and skills gap intensify the difficulty of attracting, managing and retaining skilled workers.
Factory simulation helps Scottish confectioner hit the sweet spot
Factory simulation of its Glasgow confectionery factory could help family-run business, Aldomak, streamline manufacturing processes and increase capacity, creating as much as 2,400kg of sweet treats daily from a single production line.
Assisted by the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) – operated by the University of Strathclyde and part of the HVM Catapult – a digital simulation of Aldomak’s fudge production line was developed, aiming to support future decision making and investment.
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7moGreat article, Seeing how creatively businesses are adopting automation is encouraging. Continue your excellent work...
Thanks for sharing!