Rising consumer demands push warehouses to operate faster and accurately. Autonomous logistics robots navigate aisles, retrieve items, and transport stock. They rely on sensors like LIDAR, cameras, and encoders for real-time navigation and handling. Successful deployment requires precise motor control, fast responsiveness, and reliable operation under harsh conditions, with minimal wiring to reduce failure points. […]
ESAB has introduced the ROBBI 360, an enclosed cobot welding cell with a manual turntable that is designed to increase productivity, improve weld quality and enhance operator safety in robotic MIG/MAG welding. Engineered for manufacturers seeking to quickly deploy an automated solution for medium- and high-volume applications, the ROBBI 360 cobot provides flexibility and user-friendly […]
Sensor specialist SICK UK has been officially certified a Great Place To Work for 2026. The recognition is based entirely on direct feedback from employees about their experience working at SICK, demonstrating the company’s commitment to creating a positive working environment and building a culture of trust, accountability and continuous improvement. With an exceptionally high […]
Stefania Ferrero, chief marketing and solutions portfolio officer at Comau, has been chosen as one of the Top 11 Women Shaping the Future of Robotics in 2026 by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), the voice of the global robotics industry that represents national robot associations, academia, and manufacturers of industrial and service robots from […]
ifm has announced the launch of its new O6D100 PMD distance sensor, an all-rounder designed to deliver exceptional performance in a compact O6 housing. This powerful new sensor is engineered for universal application in materials handling, robotics, assembly automation, and logistics, offering a versatile solution for confined spaces and complex detection tasks. The O6D100 leverages […]
The Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs is extending its support for the robo.innovate robotics incubator at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and is providing €3.5 million in funding for the next three and a half years. In this funding phase, robotics manufacturer NEURA Robotics is also joining as the important first industry sponsor. Start-ups […]
Cognibotics has announced that a leading global industrial robot manufacturer has placed an order valued at approximately SEK 16 million for its CogniCal robot calibration technology. The order expands the customer’s use of CogniCal in robot production, and reinforces the growing role of calibration in industrial robot manufacturing. CogniCal’s high-accuracy robot performance compensates for geometric […]
UK automation distributor RARUK Automation has announced a new partnership with Danish company Nord Modules. This collaboration will enable RARUK Automation to offer Nord Modules’ complementary autonomous mobile robot (AMR) top modules to its UK customers. Known for supplying collaborative and mobile robots, RARUK Automation has a longstanding partnership with Teradyne Robotics’ company Mobile Industrial […]
Intelligent automation with the Bosch Rexroth VarioFlow plus chain conveyor system and Hitmark Robotics solutions is delivering efficient palletising solutions for the food industry. In the food industry, solutions are in demand that increase efficiency, meet strict hygiene and safety requirements, and enable gentle product transport. Therefore, manufacturers are increasingly investing in modern automation that […]
Presented annually at HANNOVER MESSE by Deutsche Messe, the ROBOTICS AWARD honours innovative robot assisted solutions in the fields of automation and logistics. This year’s award-winning solution features an advanced robotic kitchen that integrates lightweight, compact industrial robots manufactured by FANUC. The FANUC robots are specifically engineered to meet stringent food processing requirements, incorporating specialised […]
RBTX DOBOT partner launch hailed a success
igus UK marks a major milestone in accessible automation with the successful launch of its RBTX partnership with DOBOT Robotics. The event brought together engineers, system integrators, manufacturers and automation specialists to explore how flexible robotic solutions can be deployed quickly and cost-effectively, without the complexity traditionally associated with industrial automation. Live demonstrations showcased collaborative […]
What role does AI play in art?
The River of Light festival in Liverpool showcased ‘Face Value’, a captivating installation co-created by PhD student Emma Brass from the University of Liverpool and Venya Krutikov, co-founder of The Kazimier and Invisible Wind Factory. Blending artificial intelligence, robotics, and visual art, Face Value invites visitors to confront how technology perceives and redefines reality. The […]
Application phase for 10th vector award is now open
The application phase of the igus vector award 2026 has begun. Now in its tenth year, a joint initiative is honouring designers worldwide who use high-performance plastic energy chains to create cable guides that set new technological standards, with winners to receive up to 5,000 euros in prize money. The vector award has gained international […]
ESAB simplifies robotic welding deployment
ESAB has introduced the ROBBI 360, an enclosed cobot welding cell with a manual turntable that is designed to increase productivity, improve weld quality and enhance operator safety in robotic MIG/MAG welding. Engineered for manufacturers seeking to quickly deploy an automated solution for medium- and high-volume applications, the ROBBI 360 cobot provides flexibility and user-friendly […]
Powering the factories of the future
The combination of collaborative robotics and in-process digital metrology represents a strategic convergence for the manufacturing industry and factories of the future. On the one hand, collaborative robots make it possible to automate handling and assembly tasks flexibly and safely without the need for physical barriers and, on the other hand, digital metrology integrated into […]
Cobot installed at steering systems manufacturer
Steering systems manufacturer, Pailton Engineering, continues to modernise its manufacturing processes with a new collaborative robot (cobot) at its facility in Coventry. After a successful trial period, the company is installing a FAIRINO FR10 on the induction hardening ball pin cell, where it works alongside existing team members to support production. Designed to work alongside […]
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Efficient palletising in the food industry
Intelligent automation with the Bosch Rexroth VarioFlow plus chain conveyor system and Hitmark Robotics solutions is delivering efficient palletising solutions for the food industry. In the food industry, solutions are in demand that increase efficiency, meet strict hygiene and safety requirements, and enable gentle product transport. Therefore, manufacturers are increasingly investing in modern automation that […]
ROBOTICS AWARD 2026 goes to GoodBytz
Presented annually at HANNOVER MESSE by Deutsche Messe, the ROBOTICS AWARD honours innovative robot assisted solutions in the fields of automation and logistics. This year’s award-winning solution features an advanced robotic kitchen that integrates lightweight, compact industrial robots manufactured by FANUC. The FANUC robots are specifically engineered to meet stringent food processing requirements, incorporating specialised […]
Automating the food sector: efficiency in action
The food and beverage industry has been slower to adopt automation than some other areas of manufacturing. Short-term supplier contracts and a reliance on cheap labour have proved obstacles to investment for some food producers, limiting their ability to grow their production capabilities. Fortunately, automation systems incorporating robotics from leading suppliers such as FANUC are […]