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Branch Robotics aims to revolutionise traditional manufacturing processes, enhancing efficiency and productivity. With a dedicated team of innovators, the company leverages advanced technologies such as machine learning and computer vision to create customisable solutions tailored to the specific needs of each industry. By seamlessly integrating cobots into existing workflows, Branch Robotics enables businesses to streamline operations, reduce costs, and stay ahead in today's rapidly evolving market. Artur Romero Hazas , founder of Branch Robotics, expressed his gratitude for the honour, stating, "Winning the Manufacturing & Engineering StartUp of the Year award is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our team. It validates our mission to revolutionise manufacturing through innovative robotics solutions. This recognition reaffirms our commitment to driving positive change in the industry, and we are excited to continue pushing the boundaries of technology to shape the future of manufacturing. The UK StartUp Awards were established to highlight the success of startups across ten UK nations and regions, and to celebrate the achievements of entrepreneurs in all sectors of the economy. Supported nationally by Starling Bank, Airwallex, Chime Agency, Development Bank of Wales, EvaBuild, ForrestBrown, GiftRound, GS1 UK, Join Talent, OVHcloud, Project Simply, ScoreApp, SFC Capital and Welsh Government, Harriet Rees, CIO at Starling Bank says: “Turning an idea into a successful business takes a lot of courage and dedication. Congratulations to Branch Robotics on winning their category in Scotland and making it to this year’s UK national final. Start-ups need certainty to plan ahead. It’s great to see so many thrive, especially in these challenging economic times.” There were nearly 41,000 new firms created in Scotland in 2023, an increase of 12% on the previous year and according to Professor Dylan Jones-Evans OBE, creator of the awards, this demonstrates the growing importance of entrepreneurs to the Scottish economy. He is also excited that the awards are, yet again, recognising the best new firms and celebrating the amazing entrepreneurial talent from every corner of Scotland. He said: “Start-ups are the life of any economy and that is especially true in Scotland where new businesses are contributing to job creation, innovation, and prosperity across the whole of this entrepreneurial nation. It’s been an honour and a pleasure to read the stories of those Scottish founders who have spotted the opportunity and taken the risk to launch their own venture. All of the Scottish winners have demonstrated that they deserve to win their categories and I’m looking forward to having the ‘best of the best’ from Scotland competing at the UK final later this year” As a regional winner in their category, Branch Robotics will now progress to the UK Startup Awards final being held at Ideas Fest on September 12th, dubbed ‘the Glastonbury for Entrepreneurs’ ENDS

Embrace the Power of Open Source with Industrial Shields PLCs! In the rapidly evolving world of industrial automation, having a flexible and customizable solution is crucial for businesses to stay competitive. Traditional programmable logic controllers (PLCs) often come with proprietary software and limited customization options, which can hinder innovation and increase costs. However, with the rise of open source technologies, a new era of automation has dawned, empowering businesses to take control of their automation systems like never before. In this blog post, we will explore the benefits of Open-source PLCs and how Industrial Shields is leading the way in this field.