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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 […]

Overcoming the reluctance to automate

Technological advancements in robotics are reshaping industries at an unprecedented pace and the adoption of automation has become a critical step for business success. Despite this, a substantial number of companies are hesitating to integrate automation into their operations. The experts at igus explore the reasons for this hesitation, and the solutions. Recent statistics reveal […]

Find the right drive cable in one click

Motion plastics specialist, igus, has released the latest version of its popular readycable finder, an online tool that makes selecting the right drive cable much easier. Users can find the right cable for their application at the best price with just one click. The integrated chainflex service life calculator also shows the guaranteed life of […]

RARUK Automation announces new partnerships

RARUK Automation, known for supplying the Universal Robots range of collaborative robot arms and other innovative automation solutions, has announced new partnerships with SICK and Inbolt. These new partnerships will allow RARUK Automation to unlock new collaborative robot applications for UK manufacturing businesses. The End-of-Arm-Safeguard (EOAS) from SICK creates a protective field around the robot’s […]

Delta showcases D-Bot collaborative robot

Delta announces its participation in MECSPE 2025 where it will highlight its D-Bot – a powerful and versatile cobot designed to enhance smart manufacturing processes with precision, safety, and efficiency. The D-Bot has been recognised with two prestigious awards: the “Red Dot: Best of the Best” Design Award 2024 and the 2025 German Design Award in […]

Cost-effective initiator in closing the skills gap

According to a late 2024 survey by the National Association of Manufacturers, nearly 60 per cent of employers cited “attracting and retaining a quality workforce” as a primary business challenge. With businesses struggling to find and keep skilled workers, companies are turning to a specific piece of equipment to plug the gap. Here Tom Cash, […]