The latest example of an emerging technology which we are embracing is collaborative robotics or “cobots”. Cobots are the latest generation of robots being implemented in industrial applications, as they can be integrated to work safely alongside operators in a factory environment. The pictured dual arm ABB YUMI cobot is presently in our Sligo facility, […]
A leading global med-device company approached Ward Automation with a project to automate the assembly process for some of their products. One key part of this project was the assembly of a barrier coated O-ring onto a plastic component at a rate of 35ppm. However any over stretching of the o-ring during assembly would damage […]
Get ready for the biggest Engineering Expo the region has ever seen. The Engineering Expo is an interactive, information sharing event which is a new and exciting collaboration between IT Sligo and Industry. It is a chance for potential engineering students to gain knowledge of companies, interact with alumni and network with professional engineers. Participants at the […]
We had an exciting day at The National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition in Dublin. The collaborative robot we had with us allowed visitors to our stand grasp how we integrate the latest technologies in our designs. See our Project Engineer Kenny Ward interviewed at the event.
We will be exhibiting at the National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition 31st January 2017. We look forward to showcasing and speaking to you about some of our latest innovations! Come and talk to us at Stand 98, just down from the entrance towards the main stage.
IT Sligo hosted its Conferring Ceremonies for the Institute’s graduating class of 2016 on November 3rd and 4th in the Institute’s Knocknarea Arena. Ward Automation were delighted to be a sponsor at the ceremony. John Ward, managing director at Ward Automation presented the Governing Body medal to Brendan Nestor who achieved the highest grade in […]