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2012 Archive

December 2012

  • Innovations in lightweight, low cost robotics
  • Omron SCARA robot assembles spigots cost effectively

November 2012

  • KUKA joins Manufacturing Technology Centre
  • Multi-application robot is easy to program

October 2012

  • Controller is faster and easier to programme
  • Mike Wilson joins ABB’s robotics team

September 2012

  • Omron shows Delta and SCARA robots at PPMA

August 2012

  • ABB welcomes its latest robotics apprentices

July 2012

  • Lighter robot offers longer reach and bigger payload
  • New SCARA robot is fast, flexible and easy to integrate
  • KUKA robot wins prestigious ‘Red Dot’ award

June 2012

  • New robot promises short cycle times and high accuracy

May 2012

  • Vision enabled robot is key to automated product inspection
  • KUKA gains quality and environment management certification

April 2012

  • Robotic joints from Igus for humanoid robots
  • Robots poised to transform agricultural production

March 2012

  • Robots perform quality control checks on insulin pens

February 2012

  • KUKA sponsors school team aiming for competition glory
  • Kawasaki Robotics moves to new premises in Warrington
  • Robots can help to boost UK manufacturing capability

January 2012

  • Schunk hosts fifth Robotics Expert Days
  • Robots will create jobs in UK manufacturing
  • Gantry style production oriented robot from Intertronics

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igus introduces new humanoid robot

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 […]

By Editor June 20, 2025 Read More →
igus introduces new SID1 robotic dog

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 […]

By Editor April 16, 2025 Read More →
Motion plastics specialist launches humanoid robot

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 […]

By Editor March 26, 2025 Read More →
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Collaborative robots

The rise of collaborative robots

The rise of collaborative robots

Collaborative robots (cobots) have transformed manufacturing, with their market projected to grow from US$1.2 billion in 2023 to US$29.8 billion by 2035, at a CAGR of 34.5% based on IDTechEx’s analysis. Unlike traditional industrial robots, which operate in isolated, caged environments for safety, cobots work alongside humans, enhancing flexibility and reducing downtime. This shift aligns […]

By Editor July 2, 2025 Read More →
Comau unveils new family of collaborative robots

Comau unveils new family of collaborative robots

Comau announced the worldwide launch of MyCo, its new family of collaborative robots, at Automatica 2025. The MyCo lineup features six distinct cobot models with payload capacities ranging from 3 kg to 15 kg, specifically designed to meet the growing global demand for versatile, safe and easy-to-use collaborative automation. The highly intuitive and streamlined design […]

By Editor June 27, 2025 Read More →
Delta brings smart manufacturing to SMEs

Delta brings smart manufacturing to SMEs

Delta is redefining intelligent manufacturing for SMEs at automatica 2025 with the debut of two next-generation D-Bot cobot solutions. The D-Bot MAR handles payloads of up to 500 kg with a lift height of 55 mm, ideal for European pallets and materials handling applications. The Dynamic D-Bot 2-in-1 boasts a detachable cobot arm to execute […]

By Editor June 24, 2025 Read More →
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Astech Projects 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 ... Read More »

Featured Industry - Food and Drink

Flexible, hygienic and process-safe gripper

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 […]

By Editor February 28, 2025 Read More →
SCARA robot withstands cleaning procedures

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 […]

By Editor February 13, 2025 Read More →
Discover the future of beverage palletising

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 […]

By Editor February 5, 2025 Read More →

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