INSPHERE and AMRC announce new partnership across all 3 AMRC sites
At INSPHERE, we have a long history of working alongside the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC), having collaborated on the I-UK funded UMAC and ACCUFAS projects. This partnership formalises the continued alliance to drive intelligent automation in the UK through the development of robot improvement technology. Craig Davey, CPO at INSPHERE commented, […]
4 Top reasons why intelligent automation is crucial in the shift to electric vehicle production
As is well known, the automotive sector is experiencing a period of rapid evolution, driven by consumer preferences, new technology and the ever-present need to become more environmentally sustainable. Whilst this can be clearly seen in the products emerging at the car showrooms, what is less obvious is the influence that these trends are having […]
When in-process metrology brings so much to advanced manufacturing, why is it not more widely accepted in UK manufacturing?
This whitepaper summarises a round-table discussion between senior engineers working for leading UK aerospace and automotive organisations, as well as senior engineers from UK research centres. It provides a comprehensive overview of the objectives, challenges and considerations from those working directly with robots and automation. It highlights the need for increased education of metrology and photogrammetry […]
Advanced tracking system revolutionises robot welding in nuclear power sector
In the UK, an estimated 744,000m3 of nuclear waste must be safely contained between now and 2140. This monumental decommission is demanding rapid production of containers, however the shortage of skilled welders is just one of the many challenges facing the industry. With safety considerations being fundamental to all aspects of the nuclear industry, adoption […]
IONA showcase: Advancing aerospace robotics with metrology guidance
Project ACCUFAS (Accurate and Flexible Automation Systems) is developing IONA technology to facilitate high accuracy robot control within the aerospace sector. Insphere, manufacturers of IONA, have partnered with University of Sheffield AMRC Factory 2050 to lead this project having won funding from NATEP (National Aerospace Technology Exploitation Programme). As part of the project and alongside […]
Project AIDARC: September 2023 update
Project AIDARC (AI-driven, autonomous robot commissioning) is developing IONA technology so the future requirements of manufacturing cells, specifically within the automotive sector, can be met. INSPHERE are running the project independently having won recent funding to back this project. Context: Manufacturers need production processes that are more flexible. Cellular manufacturing is providing the flexibility needed […]
INSPHERE secures major funding milestone signalling inflection point in the company’s growth
INSPHERE, manufacturers of IONA, have successfully secured funding of £3.7 million. This funding will back their growth plans to push IONA into new regional markets including Germany and the US within the Automotive, Composites and Aerospace sectors. Disrupting the market, IONA is a scalable network of sensors delivering metrology-grade positional data to automated manufacturing processes. […]
Project ACCUFAS: July 2023 update
Project ACCUFAS (Accurate and Flexible Automation Systems) is developing IONA technology to facilitate high accuracy robot control within the aerospace sector. We have partnered with University of Sheffield AMRC Factory 2050 to lead this project having won funding from NATEP (National Aerospace Technology Exploitation Programme). Read more about this here. Context: Robots are often not […]
Project AFFIRM: July 2023 update
Nuclear AMRC are integrating IONA and technology from Createc, into their modular intelligent manufacturing and inspection cell. Having been granted £1 million in funding from Innovate UK’s Smart Grant programme, Project AFFIRM (advanced photogrammetry for flexible intelligent robotic manufacturing) is a two-year project focused on developing a new platform for robotic manufacturing and autonomous inspection. […]
IONA at AWK 2023
We are excited to announce that we will attend AWK in Aachen, Germany with IONA this May. The overall topic for the event this year is “Empower Green Production”. We will demonstrate how IONA can help manufacturers make sub-millimetre corrections to robot positions and alignment with parts, before costly mistakes are made. IONA enables a […]
