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Maximising productivity per square metre

Maximising productivity per square metre

While automating processes using robots is a reliable way to increase production throughput and productivity, the savings in floorspace can vary depending on the type of robot chosen. Where space is at a premium, a ceiling-mounted orbital robot can offer a suitable solution. Utilising factory floorspace efficiently is as important to productivity as choosing the […]

By April 30, 2024 Read More →
Vision sensor update for robotics applications

Vision sensor update for robotics applications

SensoPart introduces the latest software update for its VISOR series, enhancing the VISOR vision sensors with expanded result processing functions, including new operators for robotics applications. The “Contour Check” detector allows for the precise comparison of object contours with a previously taught reference contour, ensuring fast and reliable error detection. This significantly contributes to improving […]

By April 29, 2024 Read More →
Delta Unveils D-Bot Series Cobots at Hannover Messe

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 […]

By April 23, 2024 Read More →
BOW unveils first-of-its-kind robotics software

BOW unveils first-of-its-kind robotics software

BOW, the universal robotics software company that makes programming robots code-agnostic, interoperable and scalable, will demonstrate real-world applications at the Hannover Messe exhibition with partners Sarcomere Dynamics and inMotion robotic. Originally spun-out in 2020 from research in computational intelligence and robotics, BOW was founded to remove the barriers to entry and scale that currently hamper […]

By April 23, 2024 Read More →
Cutting-edge integration of AI into automation

Cutting-edge integration of AI into automation

Discover the cutting-edge integration of AI into automation at MachineBuilding.Live. Siemens presents its ground breaking AI neural controller in conjunction with industrial camera and robot, revolutionising pick and place solutions. Witness its seamless operation: detecting object size, calculating gripper positions and autonomously picking parts from crates – all without pre-programming. Don’t miss the live demonstration […]

By April 19, 2024 Read More →
Automation UK unveils a keynote speaker

Automation UK unveils a keynote speaker

British Automation and Robot Association (BARA), organiser of Automation UK, is excited to announce a leading industry expert as a keynote speaker. Vanessa Loiola, founder of Valoy Automation, will talk about ‘Enhancing Robotic Cell Performance with Strategic Programming Solutions’. The talk highlights the importance of modern solutions that can optimise robot functionality, reduce downtime and […]

By April 19, 2024 Read More →
Vision guided robotics solves packaging challenge

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 […]

By April 18, 2024 Read More →
Machine Vision Conference opens in 2 months’ time

Machine Vision Conference opens in 2 months’ time

The 2024 Machine Vision Conference will be held between 18-19 June at the Coventry Building Society Arena where the MVC visitors will also have the unique opportunity to visit the co-located Automation UK which showcases the latest automation and robotics all under one roof. Machine vision solutions have already been applied to many industries, from […]

By April 18, 2024 Read More →
GreenBotAI aims to make robots more flexible

GreenBotAI aims to make robots more flexible

Smaller batch sizes instead of mass production, more complex production lines, increasing competitive pressure, unstable supply chains: Against this background, the Franco-German research project GreenBotAI addresses robotics, a project led by Fraunhofer IWU. Three main objectives are in focus: ensuring production continuity even in pandemic times, strengthening Europe’s independence in production automation, and significantly reducing […]

By April 17, 2024 Read More →
FANUC and Loop Technology sign aerospace deal

FANUC and Loop Technology sign aerospace deal

Aerospace automation specialist Loop Technology has signed a deal with FANUC UK for seven new robots – including four units of the largest industrial robot ever to be ordered in the UK, the FANUC M-2000iA/1700L. Three FANUC M-2000iA/1700L six-axis units will be delivered to the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) for its […]

By April 16, 2024 Read More →