Category: Automation

LAC to Represent Exotec in the UK

LAC have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to represent Exotec in the UK LAC, leading providers of conveyor systems and automation solutions, recently announced the new partnership with Exotec to sell and promote the revolutionary Skypod System in the UK. Headquartered in Lille (France), Exotec are robotic solution manufactures that specialise in the logistics sector, […]
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HSEQ: How to Create A Safer Workplace

By Lauren Cassady – Systems Coordinator (HSEQ) at LAC. “The only possible way to completely remove the risk of injury, is to remove the hazard” Working in the HSEQ department, I am always intrigued to see the technology that our customers utilise, not only increase their capacity and operate more efficiently but to reduce the […]
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Robotics for Primary Food Handling Tasks

For many decades we have witnessed the increasing use of robots for end of line palletising tasks and more recently, their successful roll-out for secondary packaging operations. In this article we explore whether the ‘Holy Grail’ for robotics in the food sector, namely, their use for primary food handling and packing has finally come of […]
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LAC Conveyors & Automation partners with Prime Robotics in the UK

LAC Conveyors & Automation, part of the LAC Group, have been awarded the exclusive rights to sell and promote a wide range of Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) designed and manufactured by Prime Robotics. Prime Robotics are a leading edge technology company in the area of versatile and agile AMR technology, headquartered in Denver, Colorado (USA). Prime Robotics […]
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Understanding Robotic Warehouse Automation with Prime Robotics

Warehouse automation and robotics solutions are transforming industries and becoming the in-demand option for businesses looking to drive efficiency and accuracy through their operations. We will dive into the benefits of robotic warehouse automation, plus look into the innovative products by Prime Robotics that are now available in Europe for the first time! What is […]
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How Pick and Place Robots Work

Robots are becoming increasingly used in the workplace with businesses installing more robots each month of every year. It’s important to note that there are different uses for robots with different functions they are capable of carrying out. In this article, we’re going to look at pick and place robots. To give you an idea […]
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Future of automation: five ways automation will help businesses

In this article, we’re going to look at how future automation will help industries and businesses and pave the paths to provide opportunities not before possible. In a rush? Here are the main points we cover What is automation? Current statistics for automation and it’s future What industries are automation currently used in? Improve collaboration […]
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Batch Production in Manufacturing

Today we’re going to be discussing a popular manufacturing method called batch production. More specifically, we’re going to look at what batch production is, why organisations use this manufacturing process, and the advantages and disadvantages. First, we need to understand what this manufacturing method is. What is batch production in manufacturing? Batch production is a […]
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