ABB has enhanced its RobotStudio robot programming and simulation software with cloud-enabled functionality. The new RobotStudio Cloud enables individuals and teams to collaborate in real-time on robot cell designs from anywhere in the world, on any device. New features such as automatic version control increase transparency and productivity across teams. The software’s simplified interfaces and […]
Omron has been awarded the Platinum rating following a sustainability assessment by EcoVadis. A score earning a Platinum rating, which is the highest distinction, puts the company within the top 1% of all the businesses assessed for sustainability performance. This assessment is conducted by EcoVadis, an independent and trusted provider of a shared sustainability platform, […]
Faster and higher-resolution image sensors, interfaces that support ever increasing bandwidths, simpler integration, minIaturisation and high on-board processing power are driving innovation in machine and embedded vision applications. Paul Wilson, managing director of Scorpion Vision, charts the current trends in cameras and components. Ultra high resolution image sensors: image sensor megapixel counts are continuing to climb, […]
With manufacturing and assembly facilities worldwide, Igus reports that customers are increasingly turning to it for complete systems for their cables and connector requirements. In this video, we gain an insight into the whole process for the readycable production across the world. Visit the Igus website for more information See all stories for Igus
While a new year is upon us, with all its opportunities, Omron Europe names the top five trends that will impact and shape industrial automation in 2023 and beyond. The manufacturing industries will continue to face many challenges and riding them out will involve building resilience and flexibility into business models. At the same time, […]
Thanks to user-friendly application software, even inexperienced users can easily and quickly configure IFM’s new Dualis 2D vision sensors to perform complex and demanding inspection and recognition tasks. In standard applications, set-up can be completed in as little as two minutes, and this versatile sensor is capable of checking patterns, shapes, areas, dimensions, contours and […]
RARUK Automation will be exhibiting a range of automation solutions at IntraLogisteX, with demonstrations of an autonomous mobile robot from Mobile Industrial Robots, the ER-FLEX from Enabled Robotics, as well as a series of cobot application solutions for Universal Robots. MiR’s AMRs offer a safer alternative to traditional forklifts and trucks, as their sensors make […]
FOODEX 2023 will see Stäubli integrator CME, an award-winning British engineering business, showcase its HFPC 120, a precision, hygienic robotic food handling system, which incorporates the latest Stäubli HE range of robots. This cell is one of the few on the market designed specifically for orientating and placing meat products such as chicken portions, steaks […]
Barry Weller, robotics product manager at Mitsubishi Electric, looks at the benefits of implementing collaborative robots and how easy they are to integrate into existing laboratories. Automated R&D and testing laboratories where cobots work alongside operators are no longer a vision of the future, but rather a reality of the present. Whether they are used […]
Easy solution for Readychains and readycables
With manufacturing and assembly facilities worldwide, Igus reports that customers are increasingly turning to it for complete systems for their cables and connector requirements. In this video, we gain an insight into the whole process for the readycable production across the world. Visit the Igus website for more information See all stories for Igus
Universal Robots joins RBTX marketplace as new partner
The RBTX robot marketplace, powered by, Igus expands its offering with cobots from new partner Universal Robots and continues to drive forward low-cost automation ideas. Robotics is becoming more important, but small and medium-sized companies are often faced with the question of how can a task be automated cost-effectively with little effort – in terms […]
Igus releases 2,046 new macros for Eplan
To make the digital design of circuit diagrams even more effective, Igus is releasing 2,046 new macros for its Eplan planning software. The software extension allows users to visualise pre-assembled readycable cables in the software, cables that are not only compatible with drive components from Siemens, SEW and Bosch Rexroth, but now also with Allen […]
Omron predicts top five automation trends for 2023
While a new year is upon us, with all its opportunities, Omron Europe names the top five trends that will impact and shape industrial automation in 2023 and beyond. The manufacturing industries will continue to face many challenges and riding them out will involve building resilience and flexibility into business models. At the same time, […]
RARUK brings robot solutions to IntraLogisteX
RARUK Automation will be exhibiting a range of automation solutions at IntraLogisteX, with demonstrations of an autonomous mobile robot from Mobile Industrial Robots, the ER-FLEX from Enabled Robotics, as well as a series of cobot application solutions for Universal Robots. MiR’s AMRs offer a safer alternative to traditional forklifts and trucks, as their sensors make […]
Futureproofing laboratories with cobots is easy
Barry Weller, robotics product manager at Mitsubishi Electric, looks at the benefits of implementing collaborative robots and how easy they are to integrate into existing laboratories. Automated R&D and testing laboratories where cobots work alongside operators are no longer a vision of the future, but rather a reality of the present. Whether they are used […]
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CME brings Stäubli HE Robots to FOODEX 2023
FOODEX 2023 will see Stäubli integrator CME, an award-winning British engineering business, showcase its HFPC 120, a precision, hygienic robotic food handling system, which incorporates the latest Stäubli HE range of robots. This cell is one of the few on the market designed specifically for orientating and placing meat products such as chicken portions, steaks […]
Robot delivers fully automated ‘coffee-to-go’ service
When MyAppCafé founder Michael Stille wanted to provide an automated barista service for customers, he found a solution in the RS005L robot from Kawasaki Robotics. Order your morning latte macchiato conveniently via app from the bus, quickly scan the QR code and let the robot barista serve it fresh – MyAppCafé makes it possible. The […]
Robots help revolutionise fresh fish supply chain
Icelandic firm Samey Robotics has driven a revolution in the international supply chain for fresh fish, and at the heart of its tailored solutions is Fanuc’s M-410 series of industrial palletising robots. Specialising in the design, manufacture and installation of bespoke automation for the food processing industry, Samey Robotics has delivered over 150 projects across […]
Industrial security is linked to machinery safety
Industrial security not only includes the protection of data, but at the same time also guarantees the integrity of safety functions and measures, as the experts at Pilz explain. If a production worker starts up a plant, even though they are not authorised to do so, this is already considered a security incident. This manipulation, […]