Stäubli has pioneered a number of developments in the pharmaceutical sector, including the Stericlean range of robots which have now become a mainstay in many pharmaceutical applications by facilitating automation within aseptic environments. However, just as for any other manufacturing sector, the pharmaceutical industry continues to evolve to address multiple challenges such as new regulatory […]
A new near-patient diagnostic testing system which promises to slash the waiting time for results relies on handling gantries and electric axes from Festo for pipetting and dispensing. The recent pandemic taught us that rapid and reliable tests at low cost are key to future prevention and control of transmissible diseases. High throughput testing for […]
Fanuc has launched two new ultra-hygienic additions to its SCARA pick-and-place robot range: the cleanroom-standard, pedestal-mounted SR-3iA/C three-axis and SR-6iA/C four-axis robots. Said to be ideal for replacing manual labour in handling tasks, they also boast anti-contamination features, meeting the highest safety and hygiene standards in even the most challenging food, pharma and general manufacturing […]
New i4H SCARA robots from Omron are optimised for ESD and cleanroom environments for example in digital and automotive industries, such as semiconductor manufacturing. Omron says the i4H SCARA robots are the perfect solution for industrial automation applications that require heavy payload handling together with precision and speed. The latest i4H SCARA ESD (electrostatic discharge) […]
With Mitsubishi Electric having written a white paper looking at robotics in the pharmaceutical sector, solutions manager David Bean highlights how industrial automation can improve the environmental footprint of pharmaceutical manufacturing activities. Smart pharmaceutical manufacturing can do more than drive up productivity. It can transform the lives of patients by providing access to high-quality medicines […]
Packaging and Automation specialist CME has won an export order to supply a robotic pre-roll packaging system into the cannabis sector in Canada. This flexible stand-alone system will use two SCARA robots to pick up pre-rolled cannabis joints, which are presented in a random fashion on a vibratory feeding system. The products are then transferred […]
ABB is expanding its FlexPicker Delta robot portfolio with the IRB 365. With five axes and 1.5kg payload, the IRB 365 is both flexible and claimed to be the fastest in its class for reorientating packaged lightweight products. Responding to the rise in e-commerce and growing demand for shelf ready packaged goods, the IRB 365 […]
TLM Laser’s Andy Toms looks at combining robotics with the laser marking process to achieve flexibility within a UDI compliance marking environment. In order to comply with UDI regulations, a permanent UDI code must be applied to a wide range of medical devices, surgical instruments, and implants. Laser marking has become the prime technology for […]
Stäubli’s Simon Jenkins looks at how the advent of robots designed for operation within primary pharmaceutical manufacturing areas are revolutionising a number of production processes. Robots have been an essential part of many manufacturing processes for decades; however, the pharmaceutical sector has historically been slower in adopting robot systems. Look closely at the processes and […]
Unbox the new Rebel robot with Igus
The Igus ReBel robot arm could not be easier to use. Designed specifically for it to be suitable for anyone to program, the user friendly Igus robot control is easy to operate and can be up and running in minutes. In this video you can see how quick and easy it is to unbox the […]
Detecting cable stress earlier and more accurately
Maintaining and monitoring heavily used and hard-to-reach bus cables is a constant challenge. i.Sense CF.D – the monitoring module from Igus – has a unique function; it automatically detects the position of stressed areas in a cable and displays the length of cable where the defect is recorded. The new, visual status display means that […]
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
Unbox the new Rebel robot with Igus
The Igus ReBel robot arm could not be easier to use. Designed specifically for it to be suitable for anyone to program, the user friendly Igus robot control is easy to operate and can be up and running in minutes. In this video you can see how quick and easy it is to unbox the […]
Omron launches cobot palletising solution
Omron has launched a new palletising solution for collaborative robots, responding to the need for more flexible production processes whilst reducing programming time. The PLC-based cobot palletising solution is created on Omron’s NX1 series modular machine controller that is equipped with a specialized Palletising Function Block. Palletising solutions with collaborative robots can fit into small […]
Minitec appointed system integrator for Techman
LG Motion has appointed Basingstoke-based Minitec UK, which specialises in aluminium profile solutions for a wide range of industries, as a systems integrator for collaborative robot solutions in the UK. The new partnership will give Minitec UK access to the full Techman Robot collaborative robot series to help integrate complete robotic solutions for customers nationwide. […]
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3D vision enables robots to peel and core apples
Scorpion Vision is presenting a new application for its AI-powered 3D vision platform. The new 3D+AI solution will enable fresh produce processors to automate the peeling, coring and chopping of apples without impacting yield for the first time ever. Apple processing is an extremely labour-intensive task, but, until now, attempts at automation in this area […]
Robotic case packing system for pet food
CKF has designed, installed and commissioned a new robotic case packing system for an international third party logistics company. Situated within one of the company’s many UK facilities, the new system is the latest robotic automated installation to be successfully completed on this site. This is the latest robotic system to have been delivered and […]
Vetipak enjoys the sweet taste of success
A packaging solution with robotics integrated control from Omron and B Electrical Engineering ensures scalable processes and high-quality contract manufacturing of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). With changing consumer needs and increasing labour scarcity, robotics technologies are a welcome addition to packaging processes. Product life cycles are getting shorter, and manufacturers are looking for more flexibility. […]
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 […]