IOW Group Embraces Cutting Edge Robotics to Meet Global Demand
IOW Group staff and Cobot

IOW Group - headquartered in Ryde - has increased their production capacity to meet rising international demand.


Embracing cutting-edge technology, the company has acquired a state-of-the-art Collaborative Robot, making a significant leap in their manufacturing capabilities.


The latest addition to the team is a medium-sized and adaptable UR10e Collaborative Robot (Cobot), seamlessly integrated into their production line. Its primary role revolves around optimized machine tending, encompassing automated tasks such as precise part loading, and unloading of crucial components for their acclaimed oil filtration products.


The innovative Cobot has empowered IOW Group to elevate operational efficiency while upholding unwavering standards of quality across their output.


Production Manager, Owen Giles, says:

"The new installation of the Cobot helps us to increase our machine utilization and production uptime. We're able to continuously manufacture high-quality precision parts that make up our market-leading products, ensuring customers receive high-performing products."


Brett Nicholls, Managing Director, adds:

"It's great as an Island business we're at the forefront of innovation, adopting the latest technologies to help us with our continues growth as a business. Adding collaborative robots into our process not only aids business operations, but it gives our apprentices - the next generation of engineers - great experience working with and programming advanced technology."


For more information about the high-quality products IOW Group manufactures and supplies. visit our products page.

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