Omron’s highly anticipated Discover Omron Roadshow will bring together industry experts, thought leaders and manufacturers to exchange invaluable insights and empower participants with strategies to overcome hurdles, reduce costs, optimise efficiency, and drive overall cost-effectiveness in their operations. The UK manufacturing industry is currently navigating a landscape riddled with formidable challenges, including surging raw material […]
ABB Robotics is continuing to close the global education gap in automation and prepare students for the future of work with the launch of a ready-to-use Robotics Education Package. Comprising a GoFa collaborative robot (cobot), teaching materials and a globally recognised technical qualification, the package is part of ABB Robotics global campaign to help workers […]
Fuzzy Logic and Visionic are removing the technological and financial obstacles to the robotisation of pressure cleaning and the decontamination of engine parts in the aeronautics industry. Visionic designs off-the-shelf optical guidance and control solutions for complex industrial manufacturing processes. As an integrator, it aims for constant improvement of industrial performance. Fuzzy Logic, with its […]
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 […]
Fuzzy Logic and Visionic are removing the technological and financial obstacles to the robotisation of applications that were previously unheard of, or perceived as impossible, such as pressure cleaning and the decontamination of engine parts in the aeronautics industry. Visionic designs off-the-shelf optical guidance and control solutions for complex industrial manufacturing processes. As an integrator, […]
Fuzzy Logic has announced the launch of its no-code industrial robot programming and simulation software, Fuzzy Studio, on its website. Fuzzy Studio allows non-experts in robotics to create virtual cells and control industrial robots, enabling them to robotize their production at an affordable price and lower risk, even in situations that were once considered impossible, […]
RARUK Automation has announced a new partnership with Extend Robotics. As a result, RARUK Automation will now offer Extend Robotics’ Advanced Mechanic Assistance System (AMAS) human-robot interface software in the UK. The software uses virtual reality technology to enable a human user to control a Universal Robots collaborative robot remotely. AMAS meets the needs of […]
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 […]
Fuzzy Logic has announced the launch of its no-code industrial robot programming and simulation software, Fuzzy Studio, on its website. Fuzzy Studio allows non-experts in robotics to create virtual cells and control industrial robots, enabling them to robotise their production at an affordable price and lower risk, even in situations that were once considered impossible, […]
ABB has enhanced its RobotStudio robot programming and simulation software with cloud-enabled functionality. The new RobotStudio Cloud enables individuals and teams to collaborate in real-time on robot cell designs from anywhere in the world, on any device. New features such as automatic version control increase transparency and productivity across teams. The software’s simplified interfaces and […]
Cranfield University team up with the RBTX UK
In this video you can see how Cranfield University and the Igus RBTX team came together, with a snapshot into the recent event that took place. With a variety of low-cost robotics on display, the RBTX experts introduced this platform to a range of designers, engineers and students, highlighting the ease in using the platform […]
Igus brings engineering and sales into virtual reality
Igus has created a digital parallel universe, the new iguverse, that prepares sales and engineering professionals for how they will work together in the future in the metaverse. The online game Fortnite shows how powerful a digital parallel universe can become – a computer game that allows people to participate in social events in a […]
Bosch turns to Igus for robotic cable protection
Using triflex energy chains from Igus, Bosch protects cables from damage on its robots while still maintaining the freedom of movement. When you think of industrial robots do you think of delicate touch and movement? With the industrial robots featured in this video we see how gentle and precise these large industrial robots can be. […]
Industrial robots or cobots for palletising tasks?
What are the options when it comes to automated palletising and the differences between traditional industrial robot palletising and cobot palletising? Reeco managing director Lel Rees explains that robot palletising has been a crucial part of the manufacturing industry for decades. These industrial robots are designed to perform repetitive tasks with precision and speed, making […]
Unlock manufacturing success on the Omron roadshow
Omron’s highly anticipated Discover Omron Roadshow will bring together industry experts, thought leaders and manufacturers to exchange invaluable insights and empower participants with strategies to overcome hurdles, reduce costs, optimise efficiency, and drive overall cost-effectiveness in their operations. The UK manufacturing industry is currently navigating a landscape riddled with formidable challenges, including surging raw material […]
ABB introduces robotics education package
ABB Robotics is continuing to close the global education gap in automation and prepare students for the future of work with the launch of a ready-to-use Robotics Education Package. Comprising a GoFa collaborative robot (cobot), teaching materials and a globally recognised technical qualification, the package is part of ABB Robotics global campaign to help workers […]
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Labour saving 3D vision solution for chocolates
Scorpion Vision has developed a sophisticated 3D stereo vision-based inspection solution that ensures perfect presentation for chocolate gifting trays. By performing with near 100% accuracy a task that is usually carried out by one or two humans, Scorpion’s system can help confectionery manufacturers and packers to combat unskilled labour shortages, whilst increasing line efficiency. This […]
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 […]