2015 Archive
December 2015
- COMAU and B&R assimilate robotics into machine control
- Igus develops triflex RSE chain retraction system
- FANUC breaks world record for robot installations
- FANUC robots boost production at waffle plant
- ABB Robotics appoints Geku Automation
- Altec Engineering commits to the next generation
- New addition to RA Rodriguez automation team
November 2015
- Life sciences focus for AUTOMATICA 2016 in Munich
- Automata Technologies launches £350 per month robot
- Scorpion Vision unveils website relaunch
- Automa8 builds the case for robot investment
- Cambridge Consultants demonstrates fruit picker
- Automata Technologies develops low cost robot
- Alicona offers 3D metrology sensor for robot integration
- 10,000 Comau robots controlled by B&R
- Comau launches Amico humanoid robot at EMO
October 2015
- Reduce robot energy consumption by up to 40%
- Altec Engineering acquires Quick Hydraulics
- New robots line up at Kawasaki open day
- Igus Triflex energy chain for palletizing robots
- AUTOMATICA 2016 – Breakthrough of smart robots
- B&R synchronises robots with conveyor belts
- Safety considerations with collaborative robots
- Pilz offers modular system for safe robotics
- KJN highlights the importance of robot guarding
- Collaborative robots could drive UK adoption
- Igus Triflex RSE prevents loops at the robot’s wrist
- ABB seminar explains benefits of robot automation
- Omron demos path tracing delta robot at PPMA
- Omron focuses on robotic automation at PPMA
- Applied Automation launches conveyor at PPMA
- HepcoAutomation demonstrates Cartesian robots
- FANUC shows how safety can increase productivity
- FANUC robotic pot swap unit meets retail demand
- Robot solves vertical tray packing challenge
- ABB FlexPicker for high speed pick and place
- Robotic innovations at the PPMA Show 2015
September 2015
- MiniTec profile system creates golf test robot
- Scorpion Vision unveils enhanced website
- Omron strengthens with Adept Technology acquisition
- Omron SCARA robots automate swab manufacture
- Saft makes breakthrough into China’s robotics sector
- Scorpion Vision brings new PixeLINK cameras to the UK
- FANUC UK appoints Tom Bouchier as MD
- FANUC palletising robot ups food line production
- Scorpion Vision brings 3D Stinger Camera to PPMA
- Stemmer Imaging plans 2016 UK Vision Forum
August 2015
- Aerotech introduces RCP-DELTA robot and controller
- FANUC robotic golf cell highlights precision at PPMA
- Robot cell from KUKA Systems shapes parts assembly
- Altec achieves KUKA system partner status
- Igus demonstrates how to set up Triflex RSP system
- Robot tests clothing for challenging environments
- Omron announces acquisition of Delta Tau
- Write robot code faster with LabVIEW 2015
- Scorpion Vision distributes PixeLINK cameras
- Altec Engineering secures £6m investment
July 2015
- Robot drive components impact on performance
- Altec Engineering continues investment in production
- Robot builder provides career signpost to STEM students
- 3D Machine Vision from Canon coming to Europe
- 3D smart sensors get even smarter
- Single cable receptacle for robot welder connectors
- 3D Stinger Camera gives robots improved vision
- UK Robotics and Autonomous Systems Network
- Altec acquires Sigma Technologies
- PGN-plus Permanent reduces operating costs
- CR-35iA collaborative robot offers 35kg payload
- Getting the best out of Total Cost of Ownership
- EGS compact electric rotary gripper from Schunk
June 2015
- Robotics impacting on the plastics industry
- Faster installation of robot energy chains
- New robotic line boosts productivity by 20%
- Fast and cost-effective robotic automation
- Improved connection from robot to controller
- Superior performance and reduced operating costs
- Open robotics and Industry 4.0 event success
- Robotics in an Industry 4.0 environment
- Robots will become the norm in food processing
- Robotics software for gantry applications
- CP palletizing robot range boosts productivity
- Schunk gripper replicates human hand
- On the cusp of a robotics revolution
- Robot masters skills through trial and error
- FANUC robot picks sweetcorn cobs quickly
- Gluing robot speeds up lawn mower production
- Unlocking the potential of robotic automation
- Schunk opens new facility in China
- On the cusp of a revolution in collaborative robotics
May 2015
- B&R adds function blocks for robot kinematics
- HepcoAutomation builds partnership with KUKA
- An ingrained resistance to investment?
- Teradyne announces Universal Robots acquisition
- Busting the myths surrounding robotics
- Magnetic gripper designed for the bakery industry
- HepcoAutomation becomes Omron system integrator
- Schunk gripper replicates the human hand
- ABB positions Roberta alongside YuMi with Gomtec acquisition
April 2015
- Enabling robots and humans to work in harmony
- Universal Robots sees doubling of revenue and profit
- Robotic innovations at the Hannover Messe
- Welding robot for densely populated cells
- Robots can be key for the bakery sector
- FlexShapeGripper brings greater gripping flexibility
- ABB boosts collaborative robot expertise with Gomtec acquisition
- Robot arm available on a mobile base
- Delta launches SCARA robot and controller
- ABB confirms pricing of YuMi at Hannover
- Human-robot collaboration and Industry 4.0
- Igus robotic highlights at the Hannover fair
- New robots galore at the Hannover Fair
- neuromate robot installed in the USA
March 2015
- Robot sales increase by 27% to top 200,000
- Driven track for robot cell’s product transportation
- Robot gripper range and accessories road show
- Collaborative robot now in lightweight table-top version
- Perimeter guarding of robot cells
- Affordable gantry system delivered within 24 hours
- Articulated robot helps ‘first timer’ meet growth demand
- Cartesian handling system configured in just 20 minutes
- Putting safety first when working with robots
- Robotic hand suits complex manipulation tasks
- Transition to welding robots inevitable, says report
- Universal Robots launches light-weight table-top robot
- ABB showcases welding and cutting robotics
- SMART NJ 650 robot combines strength with reach
- Schunk expands its team in the North and Midlands
- Social robot helps children with autism
- Robot grippers complement collaborative robot range
- People sceptical robots will improve quality of life
- Robot uptake will not be at the expense of people
February 2015
- Why it pays UK food manufacturers to automate
- Robot safety functions mean homing once is enough
- New platform for Universal Robots accessories and peripherals
- Food industry is at a robotics tipping point
- Blue laser profile scanner for challenging targets
- Robots help to reduce manufacturing costs
- SafeROBOTICS opens up food and beverage applications
- Mapping emotions for collaborative robots
- Robotics will drive surge in manufacturing productivity
- The growth of collaborative robotics
- Auxiliary robot arm for wheelchair users
- Seminar covers robotic safety for integrators
- Robot claimed to be the fastest in its class
January 2015
- China to overtake EU and US for robot adoption by 2017
- Web tool creates individual 3D gripper jaws quickly
- RNA showcases vision system and collaborative robot
- Automation payback – 10 tips for achieving a 12 month ROI
- Pilz addresses safety for collaborative robots
- Service robot gets world premiere at the Schunk Expert Days
- Collaboration and low volume processes
- Schunk announces robotics ‘Expert Days’ event date
- Robot arm handles bags, boxes crates and trays