Orbbec has developed the Persee N1, an all-in-one combination of a popular stereo-vision 3D camera and a purpose-built computer based on the NVIDIA Jetson platform, and equipped with industry-standard interfaces for the most useful accessories and data connections. Developers using the newly launched camera-computer will also enjoy the benefits of the Ubuntu OS and OpenCV […]
Moley Robotics, a pioneer in culinary automation, has announced the grand opening of the world’s first luxury robot kitchen showroom in the heart of London. This revolutionary space, located at 16 Wigmore Street, marks a significant milestone in the fusion of technology and gastronomy, offering visitors a first-hand experience of the future of automated cooking […]
K-Parts, a leading online supplier of scooter, moped and motorbike parts, has chosen robots from automation expert Prime Vision to streamline its warehouse logistics operations at Harderwijk in the Netherlands. The robots will allow made-to-order boxes to be packed with items in a highly optimised manner, seamlessly collaborating with the Intellistore automatic storage and retrieval […]
Kawasaki Robotics demonstrated its capabilities in the Industrial Robot Zone at iREX 2023, showcasing products and solutions not just for the traditional industrial sectors, but also in the medical and healthcare sector, as well as in the social fields with a view to social implementation. Robot applications supporting every industrial sector were also exhibited including: […]
If you need to extend the reach of a cobot with an additional axis, look no further than the TRS range of twin profile rail linear stage actuators. Tolomatic has extended the range of these actuators with the introduction of the TRS 225, which doubles the maximum stroke length, now up to 2,200 mm, and […]
Robotic processes guided by machine vision ensure every child has a merry Christmas, by ensuring quality standards are met in toy manufacturing, as Adam Carless, vision product specialist at automation and control technology expert Beckhoff UK, explains. There’s nothing worse than opening a new toy at Christmas to find that it’s broken. Machine vision, a […]
Expert Technologies Group has secured an eight-figure contract to create a ‘body in white’ robotic assembly system for a new luxury electric vehicle to be produced at JLR’s Solihull plant. And it has secured a £5.5m loan from Frontier Development Capital (FDC) to support its working capital requirements for the project. The assembly system will […]
Yamaha Robotics is adding the new clean type YK-XEC series to its YK-XE series of high-performance SCARA robots for clean rooms. This model is designed for automated work in clean rooms and will be released on a rolling basis starting 1 February 2024. While demonstrating the strengths of the YK-XE series in terms of cost-efficiency, […]
Where automation and robotic applications require high speed and accuracy, the robust, fast, horizontally articulated Yaskawa Motoman SG-Series SCARA robots are said to be ideal. SG-series SCARA robots enable extremely fast and precise operation for small part processing in applications such as picking, packing, dispensing and handling of small components, especially in confined spaces. Automation […]
Motion plastics and low-cost automation at MACH 2026
igus returns to MACH with a comprehensive range of engineering innovations designed to improve machine reliability, reduce downtime and deliver long‑term cost savings for manufacturers across all industry. With the UK operation based in Northampton, igus develops lubrication‑free motion plastics that replace traditional metal components, increasing performance while eliminating the need for grease and maintenance. […]
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 […]
Extending cobot capabilities for higher payloads
As part of Bosch Rexroth, Kassow Robots continues to push the boundaries of collaborative robotics by expanding the capabilities of collaborative robotics. With the introduction of the KR 1824 and KR 1240, the company enables manufacturers to automate more demanding, higher-payload processes – bridging the gap between traditional industrial and collaborative robots. Designed for seamless […]
Cobot motion and sensing for extended automation
The latest advances in technologies such as sensing, actuation, and perception are enabling cobots to tackle more complex and delicate processes in manufacturing and logistics activities, as the experts at Yamaha Robotics explain. Companies operating factories and warehouses can now choose from a wide variety of robots, ranging from familiar industrial types like cartesian and […]
ABB Robotics launches high-speed PoWa cobot family
ABB Robotics is combining the flexibility of cobots with higher payloads and performance, with the launch of its new PoWa cobot family into the rapidly expanding global collaborative robot market, which ABB Robotics estimates will grow by 20 percent annually through to 2028. “Cobots are growing significantly faster than traditional industrial robots, driven by demands […]
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Universal adaptive gripper for faster, gentler picking
Festo has introduced the HPSX Universal Adaptive Gripper, a pneumatic soft gripper engineered to improve speed, hygiene and flexibility in demanding food, pharmaceutical and cosmetics applications. Combining robust design, food-safe materials and adaptive silicone fingers, the HPSX directly addresses long-standing automation challenges where rapid, precise and gentle product handling is essential. “In developing the HPSX, […]
The beverage palletising shift is accelerating
Martin Ray Winery in Napa Valley has deployed its first lean cobot palletising workcell and achieved a 16-month ROI, with the system installed in just two days. You can find out all about it in a webinar hosted by Robotiq on 19 March. Across Europe and North America, beverage producers, from kombucha and bottled water […]
Robotics, vision and AI combine for dairy processes
Automation solutions provider Eberle Automatische Systeme has developed a breakthrough in quality control with a focus on the cheese-ripening process, combining AI with machine vision software from MVTec. The food industry is experiencing a transformative shift in quality control, due in part to advances in artificial intelligence (AI). When combined with rule-based machine vision, AI […]
Seven good reasons to embrace robotics
Carl Patrick, robot sales manager for machine tool automation at FANUC UK, busts some common myths about automation, and provides seven good reasons to embrace robotics. The UK is currently the world’s sixth largest economy and eighth largest manufacturing nation . But despite being the third biggest aerospace manufacturer, and boasting a world-leading premium automotive […]