Industrial robotics UK adoption has accelerated dramatically. The British Automation and Robot Association (BARA) reports that UK robot installations increased by 37% in 2023, with food processing, automotive, and aerospace leading deployment. Yet installation numbers tell only part of the…
Read MoreCNC machining services have transformed British manufacturing, but their true power emerges when aligned with Lean principles. According to Make UK’s 2024 Manufacturing Outlook, 68% of UK manufacturers now cite precision engineering as critical to competitiveness, yet only 42% have fully integrated Lean…
Read MoreLights‑out machine is often portrayed as futuristic, a factory running in the dark, machines working without supervision, production continuing through the night. But in Lean manufacturing, lights‑out capability is not about replacing people. It’s about stabilising flow. A Lights‑out machine is designed for…
Read MorePunching is a deceptively simple process: but in reality, it’s a critical contributor to flow, quality, and throughput. A poorly designed punching machine can create bottlenecks, variation, and unnecessary downtime. A Lean‑aligned punching machine does the opposite. At Position Automation, we design punching machines…
Read MoreDriving Efficiency and Quality in Automotive Manufacturing The situation: A leading automotive manufacturer struggled with inefficiencies in metal stamping and fabrication. High defect rates and slow cycle times were common, leading to delays in meeting production targets. Additionally, reliance on…
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