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 better. ISO 9001:2015 In 2024, we achieved ISO 9001:2015 accreditation for our […]
INSPHERE events calendar
Events Calendar – demonstrating Robotics Intelligence June 4-5 2025, SMART Manufacturing & Engineering Week, NEC Birmingham November 20-21 2024, Nuclear Manufacturing Summit, Rotherham – EVENT POSTPONED November 12-14 2024, FANUC Open House, Coventry October 30-31 2024, Automotive Evolution North America, Michigan – read about the event here October 10 2024, Composites UK, Coventry September 24-26 2024, 3DMC, Loughborough September […]
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 […]
IONA at Nuclear Manufacturing Summit 2024
Nuclear Manufacturing Summit 20-21 November INSPHERE will be joining industry colleagues and professionals in November at the Nuclear Manufacturing Summit 2024 in Rotherham. Returning for the fourth year, the summit connects the UK supply chain with programme leaders and buyers from across the sector. Interest in INSPHERE’s intelligent robotics solutions is increasingly gaining momentum, […]
MTC Event: Robotics and Automation, May 2024
What is it? The Manufacturing Technology Centre’s ‘Robotics and Automation: for a sustainable future’ is a free event held on Tuesday 14th and Wednesday 15th May. It’s aimed at anyone interested in discovering new manufacturing technologies and exploring the future of robotics and automation in UK industry. Say hello We’ll be at the MTC event […]
