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Machines That Work Together: The New Era of Robotics and Factory Automation
Factory automation is moving beyond isolated machines performing repetitive operations. Industrial robots, collaborative robots, autonomous mobile systems, machine vision and automated material handling are increasingly being connected into flexible production environments. This edition examines the changing role of robotics and automation across the factory floor, exploring how machines can coordinate tasks, work alongside people and respond to changing production requirements while improving consistency, productivity and operational control.
Editor's Note
Automation has been part of manufacturing for decades, but the machines entering factories today are becoming more connected, adaptable and capable of working alongside other systems. This edition examines that evolution across robotics, material movement and machine vision, focusing on how coordinated automation can transform production while recognising that successful factories still depend on thoughtful engineering and effective human involvement.
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