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Manufacturing Root Cause Analysis Tools

Posted on May 19, 2023 by Granta

As we all know, the first step towards stopping an issue from reoccurring is to find the root cause of the problem and then fix this.  All too often we tend to fix the surface issues without taking the time … Continue reading →

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Palletiser Buying Guide

Posted on May 8, 2023 by Granta

There are many different automated palletising systems available on the market, so we have put together a few key points that you should consider before investing. This will ensure that your investment will meet your current needs as well as … Continue reading →

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Can Pallets Be Depalletised Automatically?

Posted on April 19, 2023 by Granta

Almost any type of product can be automatically depalletised, and the best method will vary depending on the type of product that is being depalletised and the speeds required. Depalletising of boxes or bags will often be done by a … Continue reading →

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Robot Sales Surge in Europe, Asia and the Americas – Are You Part of The Trend?

Posted on June 29, 2022 by Granta

According to the latest report from the International Federation of Robotics, robot sales in Europe, Asia and the Americas have surged in 2021 (https://ifr.org/ifr-press-releases/news/robot-sales-surge-in-europe-asia-and-the-americas), with a new record of 486,800 units being shipped globally. Sales in Asia/Australia were the strongest … Continue reading →

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UK Government Super Deduction Scheme – How Will It Affect My Purchase?

Posted on April 29, 2022 by Granta

The UK governments Super-deduction scheme is one of the most attractive tax incentives for business investment that has ever been offered by the UK Government.  The scheme has been created to encourage firms to invest in productivity-enhancing plant and machinery … Continue reading →

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Ways To Overcome The UK’s Nationwide Labour Shortage

Posted on October 28, 2021 by Granta

With staff shortages predicted to last up to 2 years and affecting many different industries, many manufacturers are looking for ways to overcome the issue. Supply chains have been disrupted, and whilst there is demand for product, many business are … Continue reading →

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How To Calculate Automation CapEx ROI

Posted on August 26, 2021 by Granta

When making your CapEx plans it is always useful to know the ROI of any proposed expenditure.  However, this can sometimes be difficult to calculate as there are often several different factors that need to be taken into account to … Continue reading →

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What Does The Manufacturing PMI Mean For You?

Posted on June 10, 2021 by Granta

Have you heard of the Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) before? Do you know what it means for you? The Manufacturing PMI is a diffusion index that includes responses to questionnaires that have been collected from approximately 650 manufacturing firms … Continue reading →

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Automated Container Unloading Systems

Posted on May 25, 2021 by Granta

As you would know if you have anything to do with manually unloading containers, it is hot, dirty, back breaking work.  So it’s only natural to consider automating to remove this time consuming process and its associated health & safety … Continue reading →

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3 Ways To Improve Production Productivity In Manufacturing

Posted on May 13, 2021 by Granta

Having got here, you’re now only 3 steps away from improved OEE! All too often it’s easy to over think things when it comes to improving OEE in production. A lot of time is often spent analysing the current process … Continue reading →

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