2021 Archive
December 2021
- Omron awarded Gold Rating under the PRIDE index
- Fakuma robot release pulls in the crowds
- Automation to help at times of high demand
- Contrinex inductive sensors speed up PCB production
- ABB delivers robotic technologies for Wärtsilä
- Fully automatic inspection of wood parts
- Global robot density has almost doubled in five years
- National Robotarium unveils new train cleaning robot
- Developing a robotic liquid gasket process
- Festo helps accelerate drive to vehicle electrification
- Metal LS turns to Delta for machine vision robotic solution
- Manufacturing trends emerge from Fanuc open house
- Sick’s Visionary-T Mini sets new 3D atandards
- RARUK Automation joins the Universal Robots elite
- Robot-assisted safe handling of nuclear waste
November 2021
- Shared programming environment for robotics and CNC
- Pilz radar sensors bring safe zone monitoring to robotics
- Robot programming tool supports all phases of automation
- See, touch and hear through a robot thousands of miles away
- Bryson brings automation innovation to recycling
- Fuzzy Logic and Visionic develop robotics for the nuclear industry
- Simplicity meets flexibility in automated screwdriving solution
- Fanuc supports young engineers at industrial robotics final
- Omron takes 10% stake in cobot company Techman Robot
- Integrated controller makes FMCG mass personalisation a reality
- Speeding uptake in robotics can dramatically improve productivity
- Battery handling with Igus low-cost automation
- Automation helps revolutionise medical device manufacturing
- Maintaining the benefits from your investments in robotics
October 2021
- Cobots can lend a helping hand with labour crisis
- Grolsch bottling plant upgrade goes with a swing
- Robots boost cricket ball manufacturing efficiency
- Yamaha demonstrates robot technologies at Motek 2021
- Igus dress pack key on architectural XXL 3D printer
- Automation solutions get Oakmount badge of honour
- Fuzzy Logic raises €2.5 million to put robots in the hands of operators
- Automate for accident reduction
- SCARA robots raise their game for future manufacturing challenges
- Flexible, safe and easy collaborative welding solution from Guidetti Technology
- Plastic versus metal clamps for cobots
- Automating the plastics industry
- Robotics and the potential for the lights-out factory
September 2021
- Enhancing robot flexibility with the new gripper ecosystem from Zimmer
- Simplified programming could improve global robotics adoption
- Robots can help to keep people safe in the workplace
- Universal Robots announces new cobot leasing scheme
- Lightweight Fanuc cobot makes UK tradeshow debut at Interplas
- From the smallest housed camera with C-mount over 10GigE to AI
- Get hands-on with cobots at Universal Robots Productivity Roadshow
- Brillopak’s UniPAKer wins robotics and automation award
- Tactile technologies bring the sense of touch to cobots
- Position and measure railway fishplates in automated inspection system
- Highly adaptable modular application cell supports consumer choice
- Vehicle electrification specialist uses cobots to increase productivity
- Stretchy robot worms could inch their way into new tech applications
- Survey highlights shift in attitudes towards robots in the UK caused by Covid-19
August 2021
- What to consider when automating production processes with robots
- Yamaha to demonstrate latest robots for industrial automation at Motek
- Factory of the future opts for mobile robots from RARUK Automation
- Five reasons why you should get into cobotics
- Flexible cable carrier system from Kabelschlepp Metool
- Transforming the factory floor to enhance productivity
- Tips for choosing a 3D vision system in robotic automation
July 2021
- Universal Robots delivers flexibility, profitability and productivity
- IDS expands Ensenso 3D camera portfolio in the lower price segment
- ABB robot enhanced with protection for harsh and cleanroom applications
- Comau named supplier of the year by General Motors for third year in a row
- Omron and Reitec join forces on cobot palletiser
- Glass experts see clear advantages with Kawasaki robots
- ABB to acquire ASTI Mobile Robotics Group
- Palletising solution from Reitec meets the needs of FMCG customers
- Comau pioneers new and easy-to-use robot programming
- Virtual machine safety dashboard from Sick promises more machine uptime
- Omron ranks Gold Class in global sustainability award
- Weidmüller works with systems integrator to support sanitiser supply
- Fanuc produces its 750,000th robot
June 2021
- New camera models for special requirements in factory automation
- Robotics technology for the inspection of petrochemical storage tanks
- Robotiq launches new screwdriving solution
- Cobots enable effective high-mix, low-volume production
- Sick switches up to smart versatility with next-generation SLG-2 light grids
- Comau presents innovative HUMANufacturing technology at Automatica Sprint
- More safety in harsh environments
- Robotic energy chain with integrated retraction system
- New application areas for wearable robotics within industrial environments
- Fanuc to supply Ford plant in Cologne with 500 robots
- Want a robot but don’t know where to start?
May 2021
- ReBel robot from Igus makes collaborative tasks easy to accomplish
- Smart robotics enables flexible production of rapid coronavirus antibody tests
- Transmit data and power for robotics up to 100m
- Stäubli expands MPS robotic tool changer range
- Omron and AWL-Techniek launch a cobot welding cell
- Ultra compact, self contained robot welding systems
- Solid-state safety scanner boosts AMR productivity
- Stäubli expands MPS robotic tool changer range
- Assembly challenges demand flexible capabilities
- Humans should embrace, rather than fear, robot co-workers
- BPX appointed as Schneider Electric Alliance Master Partner
- Igus linear robot is key on face mask production line
- Braking distance simulator improves safety and reduces robotic cell footprint
April 2021
- Igus delta robot provides chemical-free weed killing
- Beckhoff event shares insight into drive technology
- Comau provides battery manufacturing line
- New industrial robot products launched by Igus
- Fanuc enters recycling industry with Recycleye
- Latest tech on display at RAI Industry Showcase
- ABB’s GoFa robot wins Best of the Red Dot award
- Tidying up cables with triflex on a Universal Robot
- New possibilities for automated inspection
- Igus addresses robot cabling challenges
- Universal Robots develops interface for Siemens Engineering Portal
- Robots boost productivity in 3D printing post processing
- A vision of the future or reality today?
- Sherpa Mobile Robotics deploys AMR fleet at FPT
- Panasonic opens customer experience center in Munich
March 2021
- Omron joins forces with OnRobot for cobot solutions
- Pneumatic clamps for automation and robotics
- New modular gearbox kit for low cost robotics
- Furniture maker reaps benefits of robotic drilling
- Heavy-duty AMR tugs and forklifts offer high payloads
- Packaging automation set to aid food manufacture growth
- Easy programming for any brand of robot
- Industrial robot market to return to growth
- Universal Robots appoints Mark Gray as country manager
- Mobile cobot resolves redeployment challenge
- Micromech to lead Trio Motion Control’s UK expansion plan
- Robot sales back on track after two tough years
- Reliable safety monitoring in harsh environments
- Seven safe steps to scanner success
- 3D printed grippers transform machine effectiveness
- Expand your CE and UKCA knowledge with Pilz
- Tofmotion pushes the next step of ToF simulations
- US robot density in car industry ranks 7th worldwide
- Exoskeletons increase performance on the factory floor
- Flat cable system for cleanroom applications
- Manufacturing stifled by over-complex robotics
- Testing touchscreens with low-cost robotics technology
- Take advantage of the 130% CapEx tax saving
- Machine Vision Conference rescheduled for 15 July
- SCARA robot series handles payloads up to 15kg
- Hong Kong researchers develop autonomous disinfection robot
- Flexible ‘plug and play’ palletising robot series
- Simple first vision system for collaborative robots
- Construction begins on robotics research centre
- Tiny air preparation units from Festo for end of arm tooling
- Trio Motion Technology welcomes new President
- Robotic automation delivers a competitive edge
- Soft robots use shadows to sense human touch
February 2021
- New ABB cobots unlock automation for new sectors
- Yamaha presents advances at distributor conference
- Universal Robots launches expert dispensing conference
- New products extend the application flexibility of AMRs
- Fanuc launches its strongest SCARA robot yet
- ABB launches The Robot Podcast series
- Top 5 robot trends for 2021 explored
- RMGroup becomes the UK’s first certified robot integrator
- Fast and safe transport on the factory floor
- Pick and place solution ends labour-intensive process
- Cable management system keeps robots alive
- Omron exhibits new technologies in a virtual interactive platform
- Reeco expands to meet demand for cobot technology
- TM Robotics wins global electronics assembly plant contract
- Neil Sandhu appointed new chairman of UKIVA
- Robotic packer at the ‘core’ of apple producer’s automation
- Ballet dancer chooses a cobot as new dance partner
- Robotics make magnet placement 60 times faster
- Simmatic named Innovator of the Year 2020
- Breakthrough technology for flow pack packaging
- Robotics in 2021: collaboration and mobility
- FREE Webinar – Safety of industrial robots
- Robolink DP for all flexible automated applications
January 2021
- European charter for robots and humans released
- Spacious cable carrier for large cable bundles
- Fanuc’s latest robots ensure maximum productivity
- The world’s top 10 automated countries identified
- MCA demo cell features NSK Monocarrier linear actuator
- Knowledge platform for image processing with 2D, 3D and AI
- ABB launches condition-based maintenance service
- Guiding cables for high-speed SCARA applications
- Advanced robotics for industrial manufacturing
- Breakthrough makes 3D inspection as easy as 2D vision
- China and the US set to drive cobot sales
- Next generation production line for Pets Choice
- Automation of a production cell through CompactRIO and robotics
- Robot predicts how partner will behave
- Astech achieves Alcumus SafeContractor accreditation
- Partnership looks to transform rehabilitation technology
- Techman Robot brings collaborative automation to car maker
- Hire or buy a robot from just £60 per day
- ABB industrial robots get Wizard Easy Programming software
- Universal Robots launches vast online knowledge bank
- Brain signals control two advanced prosthetic arms
- Eplan launches Partner Network
- Three-pronged approach to boosting productivity
- Improved handling and control using less energy
- Omron introduces HMLV Intelligent Cell Production Line
- Brillopak meats industry challenges with UnipPAKer
- Volkswagen lets its charging robots loose
- Ensure your logistics operations are prepared for the future
- IP44 robolink from Igus defies water