KUKA has been awarded ISO 9001:2008 quality and ISO 14001:2004 environment management certificates after a thorough assessment of its operations and procedures, demonstrating that its systems meet the highest international quality standards. Pictured with the certificates are Ian Walker (general sales manager) and Marie Winmill (sales and marketing coordinator). KUKA impressed the auditors not only […]
Robot developers and laboratories can now enjoy a lightweight, maintenance and corrosion free range of connection joints for humanoid systems; Robolink is suitable for use in areas of general lightweight construction, handling, automation, camera applications, etc. Designed and developed by plastics specialist Igus, Robolink is a complete modular system that can be configured and expanded […]
With reported agricultural labour shortages all over the world and demographics showing the average age of farmers steadily climbing, complacency about the security of our food production isn’t an option, the delegates to the European Robotics Forum 2012 were told. In tandem with this future uncertainty, in the Developed World at least, there are growing […]
A six-axis KUKA robot is being used to perform quality control checks on insulin pens as part of a new automated materials testing system developed by Zwick. The top machine manufacturer, based in Ulm-Einsingen, Germany, has chosen a high accuracy KUKA KR 5 robot for its roboTest R cell, which is designed to measure various functions such […]
KUKA Robotics UK is giving a helping hand to a group of Midlands students as they bid for glory in a national secondary school robotics competition. The company is sponsoring the team from North Bromsgrove High School, Bromsgrove, for the event, which takes place at London’s Excel Arena in March. The Wednesbury-based company, a subsidiary of […]
Kawasaki has recently completed its move to new premises in Warrington. This was a strategic move for Kawasaki to streamline its customer support services, which were previously carried out across two buildings. The new building is 10,000 sq ft and will be the head office for all of Kawasaki Robotics UK operations. Kawasaki’s emphasis on […]
For the fifth year in a row, Schunk will host the Expert Days on Service Robotics from February 29 to March 1, 2012 at its World Headquarters in Lauffen, Germany. As with all the previous events, globally renowned industry and academic experts from the field of Robotics will meet to discuss the key issues for […]
Who would have thought it – Robots being responsible for job creation? It has been demonstrated repeatedly that automation and robotics increase productivity and efficiency and growth. The Automating Manufacturing Programme, funded by Government aims to increase the competitiveness of UK manufacturing, which will create growth and in turn result in greater employment. The latest […]
Low cost versatile robots are becoming increasingly popular in the manufacturing environment and this latest Fisnar F5200N gantry model from Intertronics offers huge flexibility for dispensing operations. It joins the largest range of dispensing robots for a tremendous range of applications, including form-in-place gaskets, adhesives, potting, coating and filling. The strength of the UNITOP F5200N […]
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 […]
ChocoMatic comes to life with igus 7th axis
When customers tap a screen to choose their favourite chocolates, Roose Automation’s ‘ChocoMatic’ robot arm travels along a linear track, selects each chocolate, and delivers them without human intervention. Behind this playful, hygienic automation lies a clever piece of engineering: the 7th axis from igus. Roose Automation wanted to give its robot arm the freedom […]
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 […]
High-payload collaborative robots from OMRON
OMRON Robotics and Safety Technologies has expanded its TM S Series collaborative robot portfolio with three new models and a major software update, supporting manufacturers facing labour shortages and increasing requirements for flexible, high-mix production. The TM30S, TM20S and TM6S extend the series’ payload and reach capabilities for applications such as palletising, machine tending and […]
RARUK Automation demos cobot palletising solution
On 11-12 February 2026, Packaging Innovations and EMPACK will be returning to the NEC in Birmingham. RARUK Automation will be showcasing the PE10 Robotiq Palletising Solution designed specifically for Universal Robots collaborative robots (cobots). Palletising is a repetitive and strenuous task that poses risk of injury to workers. For manufacturers looking to increase efficiency, palletising […]
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Automation and robotics in food manufacturing
At Food Manufacturing Live, Jake Norman, managing director at OAL, discusses applications for robotics in food factories to automate the likes of pick and place operations, palletising, case packing and other areas. He highlights the picking of fresh fruit, with a particular demonstration on the stand showing a robot picking up oranges. “We work with […]
Bridging the gap in food and beverage plants
Food and beverage plants increasingly operate with a blend of equipment generations: legacy machinery that has served reliably for years, and newer automation technologies designed to enhance efficiency, traceability and sustainability. This hybrid setup gives manufacturers flexibility to modernise gradually, but it also presents a growing challenge: how to maintain ageing assets while integrating more […]
FANUC robot pairs hygiene with high performance
To meet the growing demand for food and cleanroom applications, FANUC has unveiled the latest model in its LR Mate industrial robot range. The compact and powerful LR Mate 10-11A Food/Clean has a 10kg payload and is compliant with ISO 4 Class cleanrooms. This makes it ideal for use in highly controlled environments across sectors […]
Robots can help to boost UK manufacturing capability
The number of robots in UK factories and production plants is growing at an unprecedented rate as the manufacturing sector prepares for an ever-more competitive and globalised future. A seminar organised by Mitsubishi Electric, Cognex Vision and the British Automation and Robot Association looked at developments in the field. The banking collapse and other troubles […]