Newcastle-under-Lyme based Radwell International have responded to the Coronavirus pandemic with an innovative product that is helping their customers to avoid hand to surface cross-contamination and keep their employees safe.

The manufacturing sector has typically been among the first to benefit from technological innovation, particularly in the field of robotics and automation. Traditional industrial robotic systems usually require the use of peripheral safety equipment and physical barriers for the safety of human co-workers. However, the features designed to protect human workers tend to increase cost and space requirements.

Everyone knows how quickly technology evolves and innovates, rendering yesterday’s models passé, and sometimes even obsolete – what with all the enhancements and updates that come with the gadgets, devices or machines used today. 

Radwell Manufactured Verified Substitutes are high quality, brand new replacement industrial automation products that are the equivalent of the original manufacturer’s equipment. With savings of up to 85% on the original part, Radwell’s customers are benefiting from huge cost savings, a market leading 3-year warranty and 24-hour shipping on a range of extensive stock.

A Newcastle-under-Lyme supplier of industrial automation solutions has been recognised as Retail / Manufacturing Shipper of the Year at the Freight Transport Association (FTA) Logistics Awards held in London. The FTA is one of the biggest business groups in the UK, supporting and shaping the efficiency of logistics and the movement of goods.

Intelligent automation is increasingly being applied in businesses; don’t get left behind

Robotic automation, also known as robotisation, involves the automation of manufacturing and other business processes through the use of robots in different forms. Industrial robots, for example, are used in manufacturing, taking over tasks normally associated with or performed by a human being. These include tasks such as welding, shipping, assembly line work, materials handling, and product packaging. Software robots are also part of robotic automation, in that they are created to render generic automation capability, and are configured to perform manual, repetitive tasks as exemplified by the chatbots people encounter the first time they visit a website.

Machine breakdowns are normal occurrences in the manufacturing industry. The repetitive functions of each machine inevitably lead to failures and downtime. The trouble with this, of course, is that manufacturing today requires greater levels of efficiency and quality output. Any equipment failures resulting in unplanned downtime can lead to service delays, disgruntled customers, and possible losses in terms of productivity and income.

Radwell International Ltd has been named as a finalist in the Retail/Manufacturing Shipper of the Year category in the 2019 FTA Logistics Awards. The awards, now in their third year, celebrate the companies and individuals who have made a significant contribution to the logistics and supply industry and have become acknowledged as the ultimate celebration of one of the UK’s most important industry sectors. FTA’s Logistics Awards 2019 are sponsored by CEVA Logistics, FTA Recovery and Santander.

In the past, the word “automation” has created such a buzz, especially in the manufacturing industry. The discourse surrounding the use of robots in the processing and delivery of products is a hot topic of conversation throughout various industries. Majority shareholders are pushing top management officials to adopt automation due to the numerous benefits it brings. The overreaching goal is to seamlessly integrate it into their current processes to streamline their operations. 

Robotic automation is the future for manufacturers of all sizes and can help them save money and time and even create new jobs that weren't previously available.