See automation in action at MachineBuilding.Live
As a result of their popularity at the 2024 event, the number of Action Areas at MachineBuilding.Live 2025 has been increased. On these special stands, leading experts from across the machine building and factory automation spectrum will be providing live demonstrations of their latest technologies and innovations. Many of them will be making their UK debut at this event.
On stand 123, Routeco’s demonstration cell is based around a high-speed Comau SCARA robot. This Comau cell provides a unique experience showcasing how robots and cobots can be controlled using Rockwell Automation’s Studio 5000 PLC programming software. By utilising the EtherNet/IP protocol, the demo highlights how to seamlessly network Guardmaster safety systems, Cognex vision solutions, and fast-moving independent conveyor systems working in conjunction with a Comau robot.
This powerful combination exemplifies the future of manufacturing, delivering unmatched performance and reliability. Routeco will also be sharing some exciting news on the day linked to its expanding range of mechatronics supply partners.
On stand 80, The LG Motion will be showcasing a live precision pick-and-place demonstration in an industrial automation setting. Visitors will see a Techman Robot collaborative arm integrated with OnRobot grippers and tooling, all controlled and engineered by LG Motion. The demo replicates a realistic production process, highlighting accuracy, speed and flexibility in handling components for manufacturing environments.
Unlike static displays, this demo combines camera vision, AI capabilities and adaptive gripper technology to perform highly precise automated movements. Techman’s built-in vision system, paired with OnRobot’s advanced tooling, allows for seamless detection, handling, and placement of objects with repeatable accuracy. It demonstrates how plug-and-play robotics can be deployed quickly for diverse applications from education and R&D through to production environments.
On stand 183, Bosch Rexroth is bringing its Arkite demo to the Action Area at MachineBuilding.Live, showing how this innovative operator guidance platform transforms manual workstations into digital and interactive environments.
Using augmented reality projection technology, Arkite guides operators step-by-step through complex assembly tasks directly at the workstation. Key benefits of Arkite include real-time guidance: projected light instructions reduce errors and speed up training for new staff.
Other advantages include quality assurance through the automatic recognition and validation of each production step to ensure ‘right-first-time’ assembly with a reduction in rework. Arkite also aids productivity with shorter cycle times, faster onboarding and fewer mistakes help improve overall efficiency. Finally, there are connectivity advantages too: the system easily integrates with MES/ERP platforms for data exchange and process monitoring.
The EUCHNER Action Area on stand 201 features a fully-working warehouse storage and retrieval system, built using LEGO Technic. It uses the unique EUCHNER MGB2 and CKS2 key entry system and there is a fully working gate system with safety over PROFISAFE/PROFINet.
The MGB2 and CKS2 solution is said to be one of the fastest growing safety solutions with adaptation across multiple industries and segments – it gives a high level of safety protection as well as increasing productivity through easier access and control of personnel.
On stand 163 in the Action Area, Visicon will highlight the magic that happens when you combine the latest in machine vision systems with Dobot collaborative robots, and how this enables you to unlock the potential of automation with an affordable and accessible solution. Visicon is an integration partner in the UK for Dobot Robotics, which itself is on a mission to make robot solutions affordable for the masses.
Visitors to MachineBuilding.Live will be able to talk to industry leaders about a whole range of automation technologies. Click here to register to attend.
