In a world where machinery and automation are becoming ever more apparent in the workplace, you could be right in thinking that this will reduce the number of humans that are required for any given job. However, at Control Freaks,…
The East Midlands is the first region to benefit from the new manufacturing zones, which are designed to boost the region’s food and drink, space, and advanced manufacturing industries, according to Communities Secretary James Brokenshire. According to the press release…
The amount of technological disruption in recent decades is unprecedented and for good reason. As robotics and control automation have become more advanced, they are able to complete an increasing number of complex tasks, saving manufacturers time and money. However,…
The food and drink exporting industry is flying high at the moment. In the first half of 2018 figures showed significant growth. Despite exports hitting £10.7bn, there is still a large shadow of uncertainty looming over the industry. The shadow…
Motion control is nothing new. It is part of our modern everyday lives. However, the more recent combination of motion control tech along with automation is changing the manufacturing industry in more significant ways than ever. As more companies race…
Big data analytics is the new disruptive force in Industry. It’s making waves in food production as manufacturing juggernauts are reimagining process to improve safety standards, facilitate product customisations, and optimise both packaging and distribution. While there remain many hurdles…
The rise of automation is upending industries across the board. SCADA – which stands for ‘Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition’ – is at the forefront of the revolution with its intelligent, independent control systems introducing unimaginable efficiencies into the manufacturing…
A new industrial revolution is upon us. Smart factories are set to add upwards of £1 trillion in value to the global economy over the next five years. So, is this a movement you can afford to ignore? While direct…
It’s the hot topic of the 21st century: automation is here to stay and ready to steal our jobs. But is there substance to the scaremongering? The reality is, with automation comes impressive capabilities, as industries move forward at unprecedented…
Control Freaks Ltd are Systems Integrators and Electrical Engineers and will have been established for 10 years in March 2016. We have an ever growing customer portfolio based upon word of mouth and return business, and our customers include machine…