ACORN is excited to be exhibiting at the Machine Building North event, where product experts from both ACORN and Rexroth will be available to answer questions and discuss your projects and application requirements. A working Rexroth Cartesian Gantry demonstration will be on the stand along with various linear actuators and linear motion components, such as […]
Kyrus is highlighting its automation products and guarding solutions at Machine Building Live, with products including linear tracks, gantries, positioners, roller doors, guarding and laser enclosures. For machine builders and systems integrators, Kyrus brings to the table a range of automation products and guarding solutions with both longevity and modularity in mind. Companies are always […]
Servo Components and Systems will be exhibiting an extensive range of motion products including linear electric actuators, linear electric motors, servo drives, brushless motors and gearheads at Machine Building North. These components can be assembled into simple pick and place, XYZ gantry, push/pull or stacking systems for entry level robotics and automation. Servo Components and […]
A new cartesian robot is available from Intellidrives. Built with precision ball screw actuators and offered with travel lengths from 100 to 1,000mm, it performs coordinated motion via a multi-axis motion controller. The cartesian robot can be motorized with stepper motors or brushless servo motors. Contact-less end-of-travel limit senors are installed on these systems. Further, […]
Servo Components and Systems will be exhibiting an extensive range of motion products at MachineBuilding.Live, including linear electric actuators, linear electric motors, servo drives, brushless motors and gearheads. These components can be assembled into simple pick and place, XYZ gantry, push/pull or stacking systems for entry level robotics and automation. Servo Components and Systems specialises […]
Acorn has been appointed an LT Solution Partner for Bosch Rexroth Linear Motion Technology. Rexroth offers a very wide range of linear motion solutions, from a single component to multi-axis complete systems. Solutions available from Acorn and Bosch Rexroth include rod actuators, rod-less actuators, 1, 2 and 3D planar gantries, along with cartesian robot systems. There […]
Recent International Federation of Robotics (IFR) figures show the rising global demand for robots, partly in response to companies’ challenges with labour and inflation. Many do not know where to start, but Igus’s RBTX platform is the perfect entry point for beginners and designers of small automation projects. The International Federation of Robotics reports that […]
Designed with customers in mind, HepcoMotion is pleased to announce an advanced configuration tool for its HGS gantry systems, which guides customers through all stages of the selection process and enables configuration of multi-axis systems in minutes. The product configurator quickly calculates bearing, beam and end stop requirements to specify the optimum gantry solution to […]
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 […]
Igus says its RBTX online marketplace, which helps users looking for cost-effective automation solutions, brings over 100 cost-effective automation solutions to your fingertips, and includes new functions and automation feasibility demonstrations. Instead of needing to search across many different sources, machine builders and buyers will find a wide range of low-cost robotics components from many […]
igus introduces new SID1 robotic dog
Robot dogs are being used for a variety of tasks, ranging from preserving heritage sites to assisting in manufacturing plants. igus has introduced its own quadruped robot, the SID1 bionic robot. Advancements in robotic dogs designed for surveillance and security purposes are showcasing the rapid development and deployment of technology. These quadruped robots are equipped […]
Motion plastics specialist launches humanoid robot
igus has reached €1.105 billion in sales, increasing the number of active customers by 5%. And it is launcing a new record number of motion plastics products for 2025, with some 277 innovations showcasing a variety of new lubrication-free plastic products under the slogan ‘GO ZERO Lubrication’. These include PTFE-free materials, a complete energy chain […]
AI helps more companies access robotics
igus has improved its RBTX.co.uk platform with an Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbot. This interactive consultant is designed to help companies with limited experience and technical knowledge of robotics to quickly and safely assemble low-cost automation solutions that will boost their competitiveness. Many companies know that automation offers enormous potential to meet the challenges of a […]
In the ever-changing landscape of automation, the term ‘collaborative robot’ (or cobot) has often been used to describe robots designed to work safely alongside humans. However, recent updates to the ISO 10218-2:2025 standard have shifted the focus from the robot itself to the application in which it operates. As highlighted by ‘The Robot Queen’ and […]
MiniTec brings robot to Design & Engineering Expo
At Design and Engineering Expo 2025, scheduled for 4-5 June, MiniTec UK will showcase innovative solutions at stand F60. Highlights include a Techman robot demonstration, a comprehensive display of aluminium profiles, the ICAD Assembler station, workstations, and examples of their cutting-edge conveyor systems. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore MiniTec’s aluminium profiles up close, […]
OMRON establishes dedicated robotics organisation
OMRON has announced the creation of a dedicated global robotics organisation. This strategic step reflects OMRON’s continued commitment to robotics as a core part of its value proposition and an essential pillar of its complete end-to-end automation solutions. The new robotics organisation will operate alongside OMRON’s automation business, allowing both to complement and reinforce one […]
Customised robotics and automation systems: Astech Projects is an award-winning provider of advanced automated solutions. We work with clients worldwide to design and build robotics and automation systems that meet
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Flexible, hygienic and process-safe gripper
Constructed in hygienic design, the new mGrip finger gripper from Schmalz fulfils the highest cleanliness standards. Thanks to its unique geometry, it picks up delicate products such as vegetables or baked goods precisely and gently. This enables food manufacturers to automate their handling tasks with process reliability. Sensitive surfaces, sometimes soft and sometimes fragile, rather […]
SCARA robot withstands cleaning procedures
With attributes that include an ISO Class 5 cleanroom rating, IP65 protection rating, food-grade lubricant and anti-rust bolts, the new FANUC SR-12iA/C is the perfect solution for food plants and cleanrooms. In fact, any material handling, assembly, inspection or picking/packaging application that requires a cleaning procedure will benefit from this strong food-grade SCARA robot. Alongside […]
Discover the future of beverage palletising
Join Robotiq for a webinar on 20 February exploring how a wine manufacturer overcame manual palletising challenges with a 3-day deployment and 14-month ROI cobot palletising solution. Recognising that end-of-line palletising can be a bottleneck in the wine industry, Raumland turned to Robotiq’s palletising solution to streamline its process. The webinar will highlight how Raumland reduced […]