Mitsubishi Electric has partnered with HAL Robotics to extend the rollout of operator-controlled industrial robots capable of executing variable, complex and uncommon tasks and applications. Founded in 2014, HAL Robotics’ recently launched ‘decode’ software was developed to give operators and those with expert process knowledge the ability to adapt robotic tasks without any programming. Based […]
The latest update to Mitsubishi Electric’s RT Toolbox3 and iQ Works2 offers a new visual editor for programming SCADA and six-axis industrial robots. Delivering enhanced user-friendliness, and with operators that are new to robotics in mind, the update can help users greatly streamline the set-up of automated applications. Both entry-level and experienced users can benefit […]
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 […]
Mitsubishi Electric will exhibit its comprehensive range of robots on stand 220 at Robotics and Automation 2022. During the event, visitors can learn more about how the different solutions address a variety of operational requirements and help to improve productivity. Visitors to the company’s booth will be able to interact with three different robotic applications, […]
Mitsubishi Electric is showcasing how its automation technologies can drive the entire electric vehicle value chain forward at the North East Automotive Expo 2022, taking place on 29th September 2022. During the event, visitors will be able to learn more about robotised systems, cyber security solutions, smart energy and many other data-driven opportunities on stand […]
Integrating robotic solutions from Mitsubishi Electric, Horizon Instruments and the Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG), part of the University of Warwick, have created the first automated solution which combines two key operations in rotor assembly. This innovative setup for magnetisation and magnet bonding in electric motors includes a compact and flexible setup, which leverages a four-axis […]
Robots are continuing to advance significantly, creating a diverse ecosystem of solutions, which support an increasing variety of industries and applications. As a result, future-oriented factories are able to select robotic systems that meet the requirements and goals of virtually any activity. Thanks to its comprehensive range of robots, Mitsubishi Electric can help companies build […]
Automated shop floors where cobots work alongside operators are no longer the future, but rather the present. Whether they are used in manufacturing packaging, warehousing, maintenance or training – collaborative solutions are already changing the way we operate and, ultimately, the industrial world we know. Easy to program and install, they are also ideal for […]
At this year’s Drives & Controls Exhibition, Mitsubishi Electric will showcase how Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) connectivity enables the creation of future-oriented Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) applications. Outlining the advantages of this network technology, visitors to stand F100 will be invited to see how the company’s range of automation solutions can drive up productivity by […]
Cobots designed to be tough and low-cost
igus will be exhibiting its innovative range of robots and cobots at this year’s MachineBuilding.Live with the opportunity to see the ReBeL cobot made using high-performance motion plastics. The ReBeL cobot is designed to be tough and low-cost, weighing just 8kg and opening up new areas of application for service robotics that are cost-effective and […]
Certified robotic energy supply for dry cleanrooms
To ensure a safe and reliable energy supply for robots in EV battery production facilities, igus has developed the triflex R TRC – the first robot energy supply system with a dry cleanroom certificate from Fraunhofer IPA for ISO class 4-5. With demand for electric cars growing, the demand for high quality lithium-ion batteries is […]
igus invests in the future of engineering
igus attended an event hosted by Arden Academy in Solihull alongside big industry names such as Siemens, KUKA and Marvelous Manufacturing as well as local career experts, providing advice to students on their next steps. The event was facilitated by Tom Flude, co-founder of Engineers Insight and the day began with his delivery of an […]
Cobots designed to be tough and low-cost
igus will be exhibiting its innovative range of robots and cobots at this year’s MachineBuilding.Live with the opportunity to see the ReBeL cobot made using high-performance motion plastics. The ReBeL cobot is designed to be tough and low-cost, weighing just 8kg and opening up new areas of application for service robotics that are cost-effective and […]
Branch Robotics highlights cobot integration
At MachineBuilding.Live, Branch Robotics will feature its latest innovation in cobot integration. Its advanced collaborative robot systems are designed to boost productivity by seamlessly combining human expertise with robotic precision. With built-in safety features and the flexibility to adapt to various tasks, this solution is perfect for industries seeking to automate processes while maintaining high […]
FANUC helps automate airframe drilling
An automated drilling solution comprising a FANUC cobot is using pre-qualified tools and process parameters to speed up aircraft production in response to booming order books and a record backlog within aerospace manufacturing. The ADUbot has been developed in conjunction with aerospace automation specialist Electroimpact and Luebbering, leading manufacturer of high precision fastening and drilling […]
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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 […]
Robot eases bottleneck for salad dressing producer
By employing a 6-axis industrial FANUC robot to automate the palletising of its bottled salad dressing line, Swiss condiment producer Brunos has alleviated production inefficiencies, allowing the company to keep pace with its growing order book. Founded in 2001, Brunos produces cooled salad dressings and gourmet butters. Since its inception, sales have risen steadily, prompting […]
Shaping the future of food manufacturing
Paul Carter, Sales Manager at FANUC UK, looks are how robots are set to shape the future of food manufacturing. For decades, robots have been helping to increase production efficiency, improve quality and consistency, and alleviate labour shortages in industries such as automotive, machinery, and plastics. Other sectors however, including food and beverage, have been […]
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 […]