Project ACCUFAS: November 2024 update
Following INSPHERE’s partnership with The University of Sheffield AMRC Factory 2050 to lead project ACCUFAS (see earlier post July 2023), the AMRC released their findings in November 2024. Read the full case study here Developing a machine learning solution to predict errors in robotic milling processes – Extract Challenge: to enable a more accurate and flexible robotic […]
Growing INSPHERE
April 2025 Team growth at INSPHERE The INSPHERE Team is growing. To help us achieve our growth plans at INSPHERE, we’re delighted to have welcomed a number of new team members to help deliver intelligent automation solutions. We’ve boosted operations by appointing Head of Operations, James McBride. James is using his experience and expertise to […]
Calibration in high value manufacturing
The importance of properly calibrated robots in high-value manufacturing Background In the realm of high-value manufacturing, precision and reliability are essential. This is especially true in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and nuclear, where the stakes are extraordinarily high. Central to maintaining this precision and reliability is the correct and regular calibration of robots. The […]
Environmental benefits of automated processes
Precision robotics for a greener manufacturing future Background In the race against climate change, the manufacturing sector stands at a crucial juncture. As one of the largest contributors to global greenhouse gas emissions, the industry is under immense pressure to innovate and implement sustainable practices. Precision robotics can revolutionise production processes and significantly aid manufacturers […]
Manufacturing skills shortage
Addressing the UK manufacturing skills shortage: the role of precision robotics Background The UK’s manufacturing sector is facing significant challenges stemming from a marked skills shortage. As industries such as nuclear, aerospace, and automotive grapple with the realities of an aging workforce and a lag in new talent, the sector’s ability to maintain its competitive […]
FAUB in aircraft manufacture
Challenges facing FAUB in aircraft manufacture Background FAUB – otherwise known as fuselage automated upright build, was implemented by Boeing in 2015, with the intended benefit of improving workplace safety and product quality. It relied on robots working in tandem to drill holes precisely and fasten together metal panels held upright to create the outer […]
Taking INSPHERE to North America
ams Automotive Evolution – North America On 31 October 2024, INSPHERE demonstrated intelligent automation solutions in Michigan, sharing how this innovation can improve automotive manufacturing processes and efficiency. The event connected manufacturing leaders and experts steering automotive production towards greater innovation, flexibility and sustainability. The North American market and manufacturing sector continue to expand, as […]
Accreditations
Striving for excellence At INSPHERE, we continually aim for improvement in everything we do. This includes not only our excellent products and services, but the way we serve our customers and the impact we have on our planet. We are always committed to being better, offering the best for our customers. FCC & EMC approval […]
INSPHERE events calendar
Events Calendar – demonstrating Robotics Intelligence September 16-18 2025, 3DMC (3D Metrology Conference), Aachen, Germany June 17-18 2025, Robotics & Automation, MTC, Coventry June 4-5 2025, SMART Manufacturing & Engineering Week, NEC Birmingham May 14 2025, Birchwood Nuclear Exhibition, Warrington November 20-21 2024, Nuclear Manufacturing Summit, Rotherham – EVENT POSTPONED November 12-14 2024, FANUC Open House, Coventry […]
ORA software platform – adaptive robot control software
Flexible robot tracking software The ORA software platform was originally developed to work with INSPHERE’s IONA hardware – a scalable network of sensors that provide metrology-grade positional data in robot manufacturing cells. The value of this live positional data is that it can be used to correct for variation in part location, cell setup or […]
