SICK UK will be at Machine Building North displaying its comprehensive portfolio of industry leading technologies including the latest innovations in sensing and safety technology to help OEMs and machine builders provide their customers with the best performing and safe solutions. Whether virtual engineering, condition monitoring or collaboration between humans and robots, machines and actuators […]
Discover the VISOR XE machine vision sensor product series from SensoPart at Machine Building North and experience the future of industrial image processing. With integrated deep learning optimisation, simplified installation and multiple processor cores, these sensors excel in object detection – delivering results four times faster than their predecessors. The innovative vision camera masters demanding […]
Automation UK, the UK’s largest automation, robotics and machine vision exhibition, will return to the Coventry Building Society Arena between 7-8 May 2025. The event provides exhibitors with a unique opportunity to boost sales, generate leads and connect with key decision makers. Having grown significantly since its inaugural show in 2023, Automation UK enables businesses […]
A high-calibre jury of experts in robotics has announced the list of nominees for the coveted ROBOTICS AWARD 2025. The award honours companies that are driving pioneering developments in industry with their robot-assisted automation and logistics solutions. This year, three companies have made it onto the shortlist. The winner will be announced on 19 February […]
MiniTec UK, a leader in modular engineering solutions, is set to unveil its aluminium profile systems and automation technologies at Machine Building North, taking place on 10 April 2025 at the Concorde Conference Centre in Manchester, UK. Located at Stand 21, MiniTec will showcase its versatile range of aluminium profiles, designed to support a wide […]
Schaeffler is showcasing its expanded motion product portfolio and expertise during CES 2025. The company’s technology exhibit will be in the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center (Booth 4140), from January 7-10, 2025. “This year’s CES exhibit is a significant milestone for Schaeffler as we show our expanded portfolio of products and how […]
Servo Components and Systems will be exhibiting an extensive range of motion products including linear electric actuators, linear electric motors, servo drives, brushless motors and gearheads at Machine Building North. These components can be assembled into simple pick and place, XYZ gantry, push/pull or stacking systems for entry level robotics and automation. Servo Components and […]
At MachineBuilding.Live 2024, TEN Editor Mark Simms talks to Jason Reed, account manager at Pilz about the new Machine Regulation and how it addresses security. Ensuring secure digital access to plant and machinery, the Control Element PIT oe USB, now makes the use of USB ports possible in a secure way, preventing the possibility of […]
At MachineBuilding.Live 2024, TEN Editor Mark Simms talks to Mark Bettington, ICT and vision sales leader at Routeco about the company’s unified robot control demo, and the integration of robotics into the wider mechatronics space. The demo cell featured a Comau SCARA robot seamlessly interacting with an independent cart technology track system, showcasing the robust […]
At the 2024 Smart Production Solutions show in Nuremberg, Inovance launched its articulated and SCARA industrial robot ranges in Europe. As one of China’s leading industrial automation brands, Inovance has accrued wide experience at selling its robots into almost every application imaginable including automotive parts, welding, injection molding, diecasting and lithium battery manufacturing. The company […]
Improved pizza picking using robots and AI
Supermarket logistics may get a boost as igus, research institutes and the University of Bonn have developed a language model for low-cost automation solutions in order picking. A hackathon hosted by igus called “Artificial Intelligence meets Robotics” has developed advanced but cost-effective automation solutions for logistics, involving 17 people divided into three interdisciplinary teams. The […]
Robot takes over the grape harvest
A wine harvester has designed an autonomous ‘steep slope’ harvesting vehicle with igus energy chains. Christmas means friends, food and, for many, a few drinks. White wine is the most popular alcoholic beverage in the UK and we consume about £12bn of alcohol in the four weeks leading up to Christmas. To keep supplying wine, […]
Autonomous logistics vehicle from just £25,000
Easy to install and with quick payback, the igus ReBeL Move autonomous mobile robot enables a cost-effective entry into an automated logistics operation. Automating intralogistics processes does not have to be expensive or complicated with the new igus ReBeL Move. The mobile robot moves autonomously through the factory or warehouse transporting products and can also […]
Farnell video discusses a collaborative future
Farnell’s new interview series, “Top Tech Voices” asks author, futurologist and techno-optimist Professor Dominik Boesl: What does a future of robotics and automation working alongside human beings actually look like? Farnell President, Rebeca Obregon, said: “We are extremely privileged to have luminaries of Dominik’s calibre participate in our Top Tech Voices series. His insights into […]
Automation UK promises exceptional experiences
Automation UK, the UK’s largest automation, robotics and machine vision exhibition, will return to the Coventry Building Society Arena between 7-8 May 2025. The event provides exhibitors with a unique opportunity to boost sales, generate leads and connect with key decision makers. Having grown significantly since its inaugural show in 2023, Automation UK enables businesses […]
Improved pizza picking using robots and AI
Supermarket logistics may get a boost as igus, research institutes and the University of Bonn have developed a language model for low-cost automation solutions in order picking. A hackathon hosted by igus called “Artificial Intelligence meets Robotics” has developed advanced but cost-effective automation solutions for logistics, involving 17 people divided into three interdisciplinary teams. The […]
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Improved pizza picking using robots and AI
Supermarket logistics may get a boost as igus, research institutes and the University of Bonn have developed a language model for low-cost automation solutions in order picking. A hackathon hosted by igus called “Artificial Intelligence meets Robotics” has developed advanced but cost-effective automation solutions for logistics, involving 17 people divided into three interdisciplinary teams. The […]
Cobot hygiene considerations for food producers
There are multiple drivers for automating food production lines. Whether helping to plug labour shortages, taking over dull, dirty or dangerous manual tasks, or boosting productivity, food manufacturers have much to gain from automation. And despite being late to the party compared to other industries such as automotive, robot installations in UK food and beverage […]
CKF provides banana palletising solution for Primafruit
CKF Systems has developed develop a new bespoke robotic de-palletising and re-palletising system for Primafruit at its site in the Vale of Evesham. Primafruit is a primary supplier of a broad range of fruit. The banana inspection and packing lines within Primafruit at its Evesham facility were heavily reliant on manual labour. Imported produce, cardboard […]