The state-of-the-art hub also provides learning opportunities for school pupils
A centre of excellence for manufacturing innovation and robotics in Motherwell is set to continue operating until at least March 2025 after receiving additional funding.
The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.The state-of-the-art hub comprises a robotics and automation training facility as dedicated space providing support for small to medium manufacturing businesses, and aims to help them modernise, digitise and improve efficiency and productivity.
SHL was one of twelve projects to successfully bid for funding from the Advancing Manufacturing Challenge Fund, with an award of almost £300,000, which part-funded it. The council has paid almost £200,000 with the college investing a further £250,000. An additional grant of almost £80,000 was received from Scottish Enterprise, which allowed a year-long trial with cobots - cooperative robots - designed to interact directly with humans . The trial involved twelve companies, most of which have already invested in or intend to invest in the technology.
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