Robot installations in the UK fell 35% in 2024, contrasting sharply with Europe, according to the latest figures from the International Federation of Robotics. Industry commentators agree that UK manufacturers will need to increase their investment in robotics if they are to keep up with international competition, and at MachineBuilding.Live you can find out how, […]
ABB Robotics has launched OmniCore EyeMotion that enables any OmniCore-powered robot to recognise its surroundings using any third-party camera or sensor and adapt in real time, even in complex applications. “Over the past decade, we have evolved AI vision to give robots ‘eyes’ that can see the world in 3D, but previously this required advanced […]
Digital transformation talks a big game, but many UK factories still juggle energy-hungry drives, manual changeovers and maintenance headaches. Those bottlenecks siphon profit every shift, and the current skills gap makes upgrades feel risky. SEW-EURODRIVE UK is heading back to the PPMA Total Show precisely to help you tackle that stalemate. The company’s stand will […]
Humanoid robots, widely recognised as one of the most promising carriers of artificial intelligence, are moving rapidly from the lab into everyday life and industry. To accelerate this transition, a large-scale Humanoid Robotics Data Training Centre has officially been launched in Beijing, creating a hub that unites core technology R&D, scenario-based application testing, operator training, […]
CP Foods UK is a major poultry producer supplying leading retailers, manufacturers and foodservice operators across the UK. With operations rooted in food safety, quality, and adaptability, the company constantly seeks ways to respond to shifting retailer and consumer demands. In its UK facilities, CP Foods UK prepares and packages chicken products for a dynamic […]
ABB Robotics has invested in California-based LandingAI to accelerate the transformation of vision AI, making it faster, more intuitive, and accessible to a broader range of users. This first of its kind collaboration will integrate LandingAI’s vision AI capabilities, like LandingLens, into ABB Robotics’ own software suite, marking another milestone in ABB’s journey towards truly […]
Flexible, modular workpiece transport can bring valuable extra speed to automated assembly with free pallets. Scalability is also enhanced, while built-in tracking provides traceability data to meet the requirements of demanding industries such as automotive, as the experts at Yamaha Robotics explain. Manufacturing companies often need to scale their capabilities and capacity quickly to meet […]
ABB has combined advanced robotics and artificial intelligence to create a one-of-a-kind artwork for the City=Gallery Street Art Festival in Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic, home to Škoda’s main plant. Working in collaboration with the Škoda Auto Endowment Fund, Škoda Auto, PPG and the festival organizers, ABB’s IRB 5500 painted a large-scale mural designed entirely by […]
Leading automation distributor, RARUK Automation, has announced a new partnership with Thomson, a Regal Rexnord Brand. The global leader in mechanical motion technology recently launched the Movotrak CTU (cobot transfer unit). RARUK Automation, known for supplying Universal Robots collaborative robots (cobots), can now offer Movotrak CTU as a complimentary product to its customers. The Movotrak […]
The wave of smart manufacturing is sweeping across the industry, bringing with it a seismic shift that is characterised by hyper-connectivity, relentless automation and unprecedented data-driven precision. However, manufacturing plants and factories are not just filled with machines; they’re teeming with thousands of non-human identities (NHIs), from robotic arms and PLCs to IoT and IIoT […]
Machine builders are being urged by Mitsubishi Electric to begin preparing now for the changes that the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is set to bring when it comes fully into force in 2027, or face being shut out from selling their products into European markets. First introduced by the European Union (EU) on 10 December […]
The plastics sector is facing a new struggle on a number of fronts. Reports abound of UK moulders auctioning off equipment to raise funds; dealing with workshop capacity of up to 50%; and, in the worst cases, even entering into liquidation., Sam Carr, ROBOSHOT Sales Manager for FANUC UK, outlines the four key challenges facing […]
Just over one month after the release of the Government’s Advanced Manufacturing Sector Plan, Professor Mike Wilson, Chief Automation Officer and co-founder of the West Midlands Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) Cluster, reflects on how significant funding commitments should be allocated to shape the future of UK industry. The West Midlands has long been at […]
Logistics plays an important role in efficiency for a wide range of facilities, requiring a digital transformation journey that links data with other critical information, as Victoria Swift, segment marketing manager for logistics at Schneider Electric explains. Logistics operations make a big contribution to industrial facilities’ efficiency, yet it can quickly fall down the priority lists […]
Leading automation distributor, RARUK Automation, has announced a new partnership with Thomson, a Regal Rexnord Brand. The global leader in mechanical motion technology recently launched the Movotrak CTU (cobot transfer unit). RARUK Automation, known for supplying Universal Robots collaborative robots (cobots), can now offer Movotrak CTU as a complimentary product to its customers. The Movotrak […]
Humanoid robots are moving closer to real-world deployment – and their progress depends on physical intelligence and real-time reasoning. With the recent announcement of general availability of NVIDIA Jetson Thor, Analog Devices (ADI) is further accelerating the development of humanoids and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). Combining ADI’s edge sensing, precision motion control, power integrity and […]
Robots and AGVs aren’t the future; they’re already fixtures on factory floors. So understanding their relevant safety standards is no longer optional, it’s essential. Pilz offers two expert-led training courses designed to help you navigate this evolving landscape with confidence. We truly live in a golden age of technology. Innovations are transforming how we work […]
The UK’s manufacturing sector has improved one place to 11th in the latest world rankings according to the latest official figures available published by Make UK today. This comes after the sector dropped out of the top ten for the first time in the previous data. The figures are contained in the latest annual ‘Manufacturing […]
Keeping up to speed with current issues, trends and legislation in Machinery Safety can feel like a constant battle. Thankfully Pilz has developed MACHINERY SAFETY on TOUR to arm you with the knowledge you need to fight back – and it’s coming to the Bristol Robotics Laboratory. MACHINERY SAFETY on TOUR (MSoT) is a free […]
Zebra Technologies is working closely with its manufacturing customers and industrial automation partners to bridge the gap between logistics and manufacturing industry need for 3D technologies and the upskilling required among industrial automation and machine vision builders and integrators. “Logistics, automotive, electric battery, electronics and other manufacturing sectors are faced with scenarios that only 3D […]
For 2025, a key attraction at MachineBuilding.Live is the expanded number of Action Areas where leading experts from across the machine building and factory automation spectrum will be providing live demonstrations of their latest technologies and innovations. The LG Motion Action Area will showcase a live precision pick-and-place demonstration in an industrial automation setting. Visitors […]
igus makes predictive maintenance simple
Now more than ever, downtime is costly. To combat this, igus developed i.Cee, a smart plastics system that turns passive components into intelligent assets. By analysing data from sensors embedded in energy chains, bearings, and cables, i.Cee enables dynamic service life prediction, real-time alerts, and automated maintenance scheduling. Whether you are running high-speed packaging lines […]
igus introduces new humanoid robot
Humanoid robots are beginning to support industries in various ways, but what do they really bring to the table? Motion plastics specialist, igus is offering its first humanoid robot, ‘Iggy Rob’. According to estimates, 20 million humanoid robots could be in use in industry by 2030. The demand for this technology is increasing rapidly among […]
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 […]
RARUK Automation to offer collaborative 7th axis
Leading automation distributor, RARUK Automation, has announced a new partnership with Thomson, a Regal Rexnord Brand. The global leader in mechanical motion technology recently launched the Movotrak CTU (cobot transfer unit). RARUK Automation, known for supplying Universal Robots collaborative robots (cobots), can now offer Movotrak CTU as a complimentary product to its customers. The Movotrak […]
Live pick-and-pace demo at MachineBuilding.Live
For 2025, a key attraction at MachineBuilding.Live is the expanded number of Action Areas where leading experts from across the machine building and factory automation spectrum will be providing live demonstrations of their latest technologies and innovations. The LG Motion Action Area will showcase a live precision pick-and-place demonstration in an industrial automation setting. Visitors […]
Cobot boosts out-of-hours productivity at EMS
Based in Dorset, Electro Mechanical Systems (EMS) is a supplier of small DC motors and linear actuators. Equipped with the latest CNC machine tools and a dedicated gear cutting suite, EMS manufactures bespoke actuation systems for a range of industries. In order to boost output and keep production running after working hours, EMS has deployed […]
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OMRON robots automate poultry packing line
CP Foods UK is a major poultry producer supplying leading retailers, manufacturers and foodservice operators across the UK. With operations rooted in food safety, quality, and adaptability, the company constantly seeks ways to respond to shifting retailer and consumer demands. In its UK facilities, CP Foods UK prepares and packages chicken products for a dynamic […]
Automation and robotics for brewing and beverage
ABB and its machine and factory automation business, B&R Industrial Automation, will exhibit brewery and beverage technologies together at drinktec 2025, the world economic summit for the beverage and liquid food industry, giving visitors a chance to see how ABB technologies combine to optimise operations across the full production cycle. Spanning process control, adaptive manufacturing […]
Cobot sparkles in food factory cleaning solution
Samey Robotics and Rbot9 have chosen the FANUC CRX-10iA/L collaborative robot to power a game-changing cleaning system they have jointly developed for food factories. Named VOTTA, inspired by the Icelandic word for ‘certify’ and echoing the sound of ‘Þvotta’ (‘washing’), the system offers overhead, automated cleaning of large-scale areas without bulky structures or layout changes. […]
