During automated production of solar cells, compact two-finger grippers transport trays of silicon wafers between operations. To avoid impacts on the wafer’s surfaces, process engineers require reliable confirmation that gripper jaws are fully open before the gripper descends to pick up a tray. Contrinex’s Ultra-miniature inductive proximity sensors, mounted directly above the top faces of […]
Fault-free assembly is ensured, downtime minimised and assembly speed increased by using automated facilities for high volume assembly. Rugged inductive sensors detect the presence and position of equipment or components at each stage to ensure that parts are correctly aligned and ready for the next operation. The sensors must be accurate and responsive. In addition, […]
OnRobot, has launched a compact, single-pad version of its innovative Gecko no-mark adhesive gripper. The new Gecko Single Pad (SP) gripper brings the previous model’s revolutionary adaptability to more varied applications with smaller payloads. It is available in three sizes, SP1, SP3 and SP5, indicating the different grippers’ lifting capacities in kilos. The new Gecko […]
New from SMAC Moving Coil Actuators is the MGR6 Series Micro Gripper. The SMAC MGR6 Series Micro Gripper has a very low moving mass with two independent axes, and, thanks to a patented Soft-Land routine, is capable of light, controlled forces. It can be used as an end effector on third party robots. The unit […]
Altus, a leading distributor of capital equipment for electronics assembly, has recently worked closely with its supplier, ATN Germany to offer full pre and post sales and engineering support for their range of bespoke designed desktop robots to address automated soldering which can grow with customers and their future requirements. ATN Germany produces a range […]
Universal Robots’ lightweight collaborative robot arms can now be implemented in controlled environments: After successful tests in accordance with VDI 2083 Part 9.1, the international industrial guideline concerning the various functions and measures of cleanroom technologies, the robot arms and the accompanying controller boxes made by the Danish pioneer in human-robot collaboration have been awarded […]
Festo be introducing its modular handling platform at the Hannover Fair 2016 for small scale handling applications, which is a ready-to-operate system allowing automation users to considerably reduce costs and time-to-market. It is particularly suited to electronics and light assembly as well as for laboratory automation, enabling precise curved travel paths to be created for […]
Sony UK Technology (UKTEC), the leading manufacturer of broadcast and professional cameras and camera systems will be the first in the UK to order ABB’s YuMi. Installed at the company’s UK Technology Centre in South Wales, the dual arm robot solution will be used to pick and place circuit board parts. Primarily used in research […]
SICK says its new PowerProx sensor offers unprecedented versatility to detect any object on a high-speed production line with just one range of sensors. PowerProx’s ability to detect small and flat objects too, no matter what the surface finish, will be useful in handling and assembly, for example in the automotive industry for reliable checking […]
A mobile fleet of Universal Robots will now receive daily work orders to solve ever-changing tasks with high mix/low volume electronics manufacturer Scott Fetzer Electrical Group (SFEG). The collaborative robots have optimised production by 20%, taking over monotonous and potentially hazardous tasks from employees now reallocated to more rewarding jobs. The fact that Universal Robots […]
RBTX presents a journey into automation
In a dynamic convergence of industry experts, innovators, and enthusiasts, igus, recently hosted the RBTX Low-Cost Robotics Live Workshop. This event, held at the North of England Robotics Innovation Centre (NERIC), brought together numerous users of low-cost robotics as well as automation novices. The workshop aimed to demystify automation, educate on affordability, and empower businesses […]
Save 80% build time with Module Connect
Would your company like to save multiple hours and cash for every machine you build? At MACH 2024, igus presents Module Connect, a unique and elegant engineering design to help machine users save assembly time. The company will also be demonstrating not one but three low-cost robots – part of the popular RBTX.com marketplace helping […]
igus chainflex cables now carry ‘PFAS-free’ seal
igus chainflex cables for robotics and other industrial applications do not contain harmful PTFE and PFAS chemicals, likely to be banned by the EU – now demonstrated with the ‘PFAS free’ seal. Several compounds found in everyday products – per- and polyfluoroalkyl compounds, or PFAS for short – are harmful to the environment, humans and […]
Delta Unveils D-Bot Series Cobots at Hannover Messe
Delta has today a significant milestone in its development of smart manufacturing solutions with the launch of six highly versatile models in the D-Bot series of collaborative industrial robots (cobots) at Hannover Messe 2024. The portfolio features cobots with payload capacities up to 30 kg, reach spans up to 1800 mm, compatibility with EtherCAT, Modbus […]
Don’t miss out on the future of automation
Rexroth empowers machine builders to create next-generation equipment that delivers exceptional performance, productivity, and reliability in various industries. At MachineBuilding.Live you’ll be able to experience cutting-edge innovation including Rexroth’s newly acquired Kassow Robot. Discover first-hand how these agile and high-speed robots can revolutionise your manufacturing processes. With impressive payload capacities and precision, Kassow Robots excel […]
Save 80% build time with Module Connect
Would your company like to save multiple hours and cash for every machine you build? At MACH 2024, igus presents Module Connect, a unique and elegant engineering design to help machine users save assembly time. The company will also be demonstrating not one but three low-cost robots – part of the popular RBTX.com marketplace helping […]
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One week to go to Food Manufacturing Live
With more than 120 exhibitors specialising in engineering and automation solutions for the food and drink industry plus a comprehensive programme of free-to-attend Workshops, there is something for food and drink industry engineers of all disciplines at FoodManufacturing.Live on Wednesday 1st May at the National Motorcycle Museum. Machine vision, robotics, sensing, factory automation, special bearings, […]
Vision guided robotics solves packaging challenge
An industrial bakery has secured lower error rates and higher throughput of goods with a modern machine vision solution using the Aurora Design Assistant machine vision software from Zebra Technologies. The bakery can now inspect its full range of breads using a single machine vision solution, and carry out efficient, automated picking with a robotic grip […]
Just two weeks to go to Food Manufacturing Live
Food Manufacturing Live is special event is exclusively for engineers of all disciplines in the UK food and drink manufacturing sector. With almost 120 exhibitors showcasing the latest innovations and developments in factory automation, machine vision, robotics, power transmission, industrial networks, machinery safety and so much more, there is something here for every engineer in the […]