Computers are used extensively in the design and manufacturing control of the Rover 800 car recently launched in the UK. Brian Rooks reports on the technology and the human aspects of manufacture at the Cowley, Oxford plant.

Manufacture of the new Rover car features advanced robotics and intelligent vision systems. Brian Rooks reports on the production facilities installed at Cowley near Oxford.

Bisiach & Carru, one of Italy's leading robot builders, is preparing itself for world markets which may involve it in major structural and organisation changes. John Mortimer reports.

New markets are being opened up for the products of Meta Machines, the UK advanced robot systems company. Brian Rooks reports on development in weld seam tracking and electronic assembly.

Computer‐aided design is being used for robotics at Thorn‐EMI.

Heady growth gives way to steady expansion in Japan, as some makers turn their eyes to the potentially lucrative job of electronics assembly. John Hartley reports.

Lamberton Robotics has set its sights at the heavy end of the robot application spectrum. But, as Brian Rooks reports, robots are not its only product line.

A new £1 million process plant at Cheri Foam uses two ASEA robots to ensure product consistency in chemical injection moulding. John Mortimer reports.

A report from the London Policy Studies institute shows that robots have been good for British industry. But more needs to be done by users, suppliers and government if the momentum is to be maintained. Brian Rooks reports.

No industry is ‘safe’ from the robot invasion. Brian Rooks reports on one of the first successful applications in the brewing industry at Tennent Caledonian in Edinburgh, Scotland.