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Nigel Smith
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OpinionEngineered for Sustainability: The New Blueprint for Robot Design
In the world of robot manufacturing, efficiency has always been king, but today, a new measure of success is emerging: sustainability. -
FeatureThe Rise of On-demand Manufacturing
By combining industrial robots with injection molding machines, manufacturers can achieve significantly faster injection speeds than traditional molding equipment. -
FeatureThe Future of Robot Programming
In this feature, Nigel Smith, CEO of TM Robotics, explains the importance of robot programming that’s simple enough to be refigured to any kind of manufacturing environment, as companies diversify to improve sustainability. -
FeatureFlexible Feeding for a Smart Production Line
Robotics and integrated feeding modules can optimize line feeding processes in manufacturing. This feature originally appeared in InTech Focus: Systems Integration 2022, the InTech Focus ebook for November 2022. -
FeatureRobots Support Medical Device Innovations
Nigel Smith, CEO of industrial robot specialist TM Robotics, explains how advanced automation and robotics can help manufacturers produce new medical innovations. -
FeatureRobots With AI Will Interpret Images as Reliably as Humans
Nigel Smith, CEO of industrial robot specialist TM Robotics, explains why a combination of 2D and 3D vision systems and artificial intelligence (AI) are among the latest technologies set to usher in a new phase of robotics. -
NewsAutomating the Plastics Industry
Nigel Smith, founder and CEO of industrial robot supplier TM Robotics, explains how robot technology is impacting the plastics and injection molding market. -
FeatureContamination-free Automation
Nigel Smith, managing director of Shibaura Machine partner, TM Robotics, explains how clean room robots can eradicate the risk of human contamination. -
FeatureTips for Choosing a 3D Vision System: The Future of Vision Systems in Manufacturing
Nigel Smith, CEO of Shibaura Machine, formerly Toshiba Machine, partner, TM Robotics, gives three rules to live by when choosing a 3D vision system for manufacturing. -
OpinionCounterfeit Parts: Manufacturing’s next threat?
By Nigel Smith This article explains why counterfeit industrial equipment could present a ticking time bomb for manufacturers. -
FeatureCalculating Robot ROI
As manufacturers consider investing in robotic technology for productivity, it’s vital they have a clear grasp of ROI validating purchasing decisions. -
FeatureAre Cobots Inherently Safe?
As one of the fastest growing sectors of the robot market, a lack of knowledge could be dangerous. This article will work to quash some common misconceptions about collaborative robot safety.