The pharmaceutical, biotechnology, veterinary and life sciences industries are subject to unique challenges where accuracy and efficiency are essential. This applies to all stages of production – including end of line packaging. Though automation use is increasing, many production lines still use human operators to pack products. In collaboration with robotics expert, TM Robotics, its […]
The Optimal Group is advancing automated laboratory analysis processes across the pharmaceutical sector with the launch of the SciYbotic Labs range. The new solutions make analysis faster with a higher level of consistency, allowing pharmaceutical companies to achieve greater levels of efficiency, conformity and profitability. The SciYbotic Labs series was developed by the Optimal Group, […]
Optimal Industrial Automation and Optimal Industrial Technologies have jointly developed SciYbotic Labs, a new suite of laboratory automation solutions. These solutions are tailored to boost profitability in pharmaceutical R&D and analytical quality testing. By enhancing efficiency, standardisation, and accuracy in laboratory analysis, SciYbotic Labs enables customers to expedite their market entry. The SciYbotic Labs solution […]
A leading company in the pharmaceutical industry has opted for a transport solution from ek robotics to sustainably optimise intralogistics processes at a Swiss site. With the X MOVE transport platform, equipped with roller conveyors, the automated material transport of high-quality pharmaceuticals between different production buildings has been extensively modernised. At the pharmaceutical company, the […]
ABB Robotics and XtalPi have entered a strategic partnership to produce a range of automated laboratory work-stations in China. The new, automated laboratories will boost the productivity of R&D processes in biopharmaceuticals, chemical engineering and chemistry, and new energy materials. “Our collaboration with XtalPi marks another milestone for ABB’s collaborative robots in the life sciences […]
Sanofi, one of the world’s leading vaccine manufacturers, Sanofi, has implemented an OMRON palletising solution with robotics to enhance efficiency and relieve workers from strenuous tasks. At Sanofi’s Marcy-l’Étoile site, where one billion doses of vaccine are produced and distributed annually to 150 countries, the focus is on continuous improvement and streamlining processes. One area […]
Yamaha Robotics is adding the new clean type YK-XEC series to its YK-XE series of high-performance SCARA robots for clean rooms. This model is designed for automated work in clean rooms and will be released on a rolling basis starting 1 February 2024. While demonstrating the strengths of the YK-XE series in terms of cost-efficiency, […]
As a specialist in vacuum automation and ergonomic handling systems, Schmalz technologies and solutions can be found across multiple market sectors and applications including pharmaceutical manufacturing. The medicines developed and produced by the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector play an essential role in helping us live with and overcome the effects of a wide range of health […]
Selective integration of industrial robots is a solution accelerator for automation specialists working in the pharmaceuticals sector, from drug manufacturing to pharmacy automation, say experts at Yamaha Factory Automation. Pharmaceutical manufacturing is intensively automated to meet practical and financial targets. Throughput must be high and errors low to ensure profitability. Another advantage is that removing […]
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 […]
Simplifying the configuration of robotic systems
At MachineBuilding.Live 2024, TEN Editor Mark Simms talks to Rob Dumayne, dry-tech director at igus, about the RBTX platform and how it simplifies the configuration of robotics systems. The RBTX platform by igus provides robotic components from a range of leading manufacturers all in one place, so customers can configure the application that works for […]
Introducing the igus Module Connect solution
MachineBuilding.Live 2024 at the National Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham, included a world-class Workshop Programme. Here, Tom Slater, readychain expert at igus UK highlights the company’s Module Connect solution – a modular plug-in connector for connecting different electric cables. Tom tells the story of how and why igus, the engineering motion plastics company, started manufacturing a modular […]
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 […]
First collaborative 7th axis with collision detection
Thomson Industries has released what it claims is the first ever true collaborative extension of cobots. The new MovoTrak CTU 7th axis features collision detection settings for groundbreaking programming and control benefits. An industrial robot transfer unit (RTU) has also launched, which can be easily integrated with a user’s preferred motor and drive. Adding a […]
Can cobots attract more young talent to welding?
Not only do collaborative robots make welding more interesting and safe, they also make it more profitable – even for small batch sizes, as the experts at Fronius explain. Welding remains a vital joining process in the metalworking industry and it requires in-depth specialist knowledge and skill. Despite the attractive salary, the number of young […]
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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 […]
Vacuum ejectors and suction cups
Piab is showcasing its range of vacuum powered products at MachineBuilding.Live. You’ll be able to see the piCOMPACT family up-close, a series of vacuum ejectors utilising Piab’s patented COAX technology. Piab says these ejectors are highly efficient, offering up to three times more flow than conventional ejectors with the same air consumption. Various suction cups […]
Automated labs advance pharmaceutical manufacturing
Martin Gadsby, VP at Optimal Industrial Technologies, looks at how to automate analytical laboratories to improve pharmaceutical operations. Taking targeted action, pharmaceutical manufacturers can advance their operations in a way that is rapid, cost-effective and does not need process re-validation. The solution lies in automating off-line testing in analytical laboratories. By doing this, companies can […]