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Robots support medical device innovations

Robots support medical device innovations

Nigel Smith, CEO of industrial robot specialist TM Robotics, explains how advanced automation and robotics can help manufacturers produce new medical innovations, with a focus on the company’s TVM range of 6-axis robots. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), there are an estimated two million different kinds of medical devices on the market, including […]

By February 29, 2024 Read More →
Robotic solution for automated paint centre

Robotic solution for automated paint centre

A good example of robotics specialist Yaskawa’s expansion into new manufacturing applications is the company’s involvement in a state-of-the-art automated robotic painting technical centre in Derby. The centre represents a highly advanced automated painting solution as a result of collaboration between the centre’s owners Peak Contracts, along with Yaskawa and paint supplier Graco. The centre […]

By November 22, 2023 Read More →
industrial or collaborative robots for a given task?

industrial or collaborative robots for a given task?

Those considering the purchase of a robot system now have to decide whether the best and most appropriate choice will be a cobot, or whether a traditional industrial robot will offer the optimum solution, as the experts at Stäubli explain. There is little doubt that the concept of humans and robots interacting and collaborating continues […]

By November 10, 2023 Read More →
FANUC lands global robot deal with Volvo Cars

FANUC lands global robot deal with Volvo Cars

Leading automation supplier FANUC has signed a contract with Volvo Cars to supply industrial robots to the automotive manufacturer’s plants across the globe, including its new battery production facilities in Europe, Asia and America. The first phase of the deal will see FANUC supply more than 700 robots to a planned new manufacturing site in […]

By October 23, 2023 Read More →
FANUC completes production of 1 millionth robot

FANUC completes production of 1 millionth robot

FANUC has celebrated a milestone achievement with the production of its one millionth industrial robot. The company, which supplies customers worldwide with a range of CNC systems, robots and production machinery, deployed its first robot back in 1974. Today, thousands of robots build new robots at FANUC’s headquarters in Japan – one of the most […]

By October 11, 2023 Read More →
Energy-saving palletising robots from Yaskawa

Energy-saving palletising robots from Yaskawa

Where an EOL-packaging, distribution, or other similar application requires powerful all-round high-performance palletising robots, the MOTOMAN PL series from Yaskawa offer excellent speed-payload combinations, stacking heights and simple installation. MOTOMAN PL robots include newly tuned kinematics and the latest generation of Sigma7 drive technology which help to improve stability, increase payloads and cycle times. This […]

By September 27, 2023 Read More →
Keeping automotive supply chain agile and just-in-time

Keeping automotive supply chain agile and just-in-time

William Hughes has adapted quickly to a serious increase in demand from a tier-one automotive seating customer, turning to Fanuc as part of major new investment in robotic welding cells and associated tooling and fixtures. The investment at its plant in Bulgaria is in reaction to the ramp up in popularity for a recently released […]

By August 22, 2023 Read More →
Fanuc helps Recycleye revolutionise waste handling

Fanuc helps Recycleye revolutionise waste handling

Support from automation specialist Fanuc UK has helped a growing recycling tech company revolutionise the waste management sector with its AI-powered approach to sorting recyclable materials. London-based Recycleye uses proprietary AI vision technology in conjunction with Fanuc 6-axis LR Mate robots to automate the detection and sorting of dry mixed recyclables, traditionally a largely manual […]

By August 15, 2023 Read More →
Omron showcases digital intelligence solution

Omron showcases digital intelligence solution

Celebrating 90 years of pioneering technological advancements that have transformed the manufacturing landscape, Omron will be showcasing a range of demonstrations at stand B34 during the PPMA Show at the NEC in Birmingham from 26-28 September. The demonstrations will highlight the latest advancements in technology, addressing the pressing challenges faced by today’s manufacturers. Omron’s display […]

By July 5, 2023 Read More →
ABB adds energy saving large robots to family

ABB adds energy saving large robots to family

ABB Robotics is expanding its large robot offering with four new models and 22 variants offering more choice increased coverage and greater performance. The next generation models include the IRB 6710, IRB 6720, IRB 6730 and IRB 6740, suitable for payloads ranging from 150kg to 310kg, with a reach from 2.5m to 3.2m, offering customers […]

By July 4, 2023 Read More →