At the end of 2024, the new version of ISO 13855 on the positioning of protective devices on machines was published. The revised version contains amendments and additions to reflect the developments of recent years and the current state of the art. We talk to Markus Erdorf, Senior Safety Consultant at Leuze, about what we need […]
Mouser Electronics has announced a new eBook in collaboration with Texas Instruments (TI), a global company that designs, manufactures, tests and sells analogue and embedded semiconductors. In this eBook, 13 industry experts explore how autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) are redefining industries from warehousing to manufacturing and industrial automation. AMRs have emerged as a critical piece […]
Keeping up to speed with current issues, trends and legislation in machinery safety can feel like a constant battle. Thankfully Pilz has developed ‘MACHINERY SAFETY on TOUR‘ to arm you with the knowledge you need to fight back. MACHINERY SAFETY on TOUR (MSoT) is a free one-day interactive and practical session packed with the expertise […]
The Japanese automotive industry installed a total of about 13,000 industrial robots in 2024. This is an 11% increase compared to the previous year and the highest level recorded since 2020. These are preliminary results, presented by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). “Japan is the world’s predominant robot manufacturing country representing 38% of global […]
Samey Robotics and Rbot9 have chosen the FANUC CRX-10iA/L collaborative robot to power a game-changing cleaning system they have jointly developed for food factories. Named VOTTA, inspired by the Icelandic word for ‘certify’ and echoing the sound of ‘Þvotta’ (‘washing’), the system offers overhead, automated cleaning of large-scale areas without bulky structures or layout changes. […]
Despite initial projections that the global collaborative robot (cobot) market would bottom out in 2023, cobot shipment growth hit new lows in 2024, falling to 13.8%, according to new data from Interact Analysis. The market intelligence specialist reports the market has come under increasing pressure over recent years amid ongoing economic headwinds and supply chain […]
ABB Robotics’ IRB 1200 high performance small robot family is evolving, into a new generation that is faster and even more precise, to improve productivity and efficiency in a wide range of applications. “With rising demand from SMEs in Asia and beyond, the need for adaptable and efficient small automation solutions has never been greater,” […]
Total Automated Solutions announces the launch of the TASK.1 IIoT Portal – a powerful, cloud-based platform set to transform how businesses monitor, manage and maintain industrial assets. The TASK.1 Portal enables seamless integration across equipment, infrastructure, and multiple sites – delivering actionable insights through real-time data. “Our aim has always been to make automation smarter, […]
When autonomous robots interact with humans and perform tasks independently, their sensitivity is crucial. This is what makes them safe and flexible. However, there is currently no standardised procedure for determining this sensitivity and thus individual robots’ fitness for physical interactions. Researchers at the Munich Institute of Robotics and Machine Intelligence (MIRMI) at the Technical […]
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 […]
Cost-effective robotic automation products
Mouser Electronics announces a distribution agreement with igus, a global leader in industrial and automation products. With over 60 years of design experience and a strong reputation for quality, igus offers a range of technically advanced “motion plastics” designed for Industry 4.0 and 5.0. The igus product portfolio includes flexible cables, robotic components, motor control […]
igus makes predictive maintenance simple
Now more than ever, downtime is costly. To combat this, igus developed i.Cee, a smart plastics system that turns passive components into intelligent assets. By analysing data from sensors embedded in energy chains, bearings, and cables, i.Cee enables dynamic service life prediction, real-time alerts, and automated maintenance scheduling. Whether you are running high-speed packaging lines […]
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 […]
Cost-effective robotic automation products
Mouser Electronics announces a distribution agreement with igus, a global leader in industrial and automation products. With over 60 years of design experience and a strong reputation for quality, igus offers a range of technically advanced “motion plastics” designed for Industry 4.0 and 5.0. The igus product portfolio includes flexible cables, robotic components, motor control […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
OMRON robots automate poultry packing line
CP Foods UK is a major poultry producer supplying leading retailers, manufacturers and foodservice operators across the UK. With operations rooted in food safety, quality, and adaptability, the company constantly seeks ways to respond to shifting retailer and consumer demands. In its UK facilities, CP Foods UK prepares and packages chicken products for a dynamic […]
Make logistics sense for industrial facilities
Logistics plays an important role in efficiency for a wide range of facilities, requiring a digital transformation journey that links data with other critical information, as Victoria Swift, segment marketing manager for logistics at Schneider Electric explains. Logistics operations make a big contribution to industrial facilities’ efficiency, yet it can quickly fall down the priority lists […]