ABB has launched its smallest ever industrial robot, offering new possibilities for faster, more flexible and high-quality production of wearable smart devices. With its compact size, class-leading payload and unrivalled accuracy, the new IRB 1010 offers electronics manufacturers the opportunity to increase their production of devices including smart watches, earphones, sensors, and health trackers through […]
Yamaha Motor Robotics FA Section has shown its portfolio of industrial robots in action at Motek 2022, illustrating affordable, fast, accurate, and flexible automation for light assembly and packaging. “Our team of experts spoke to many visitors throughout the event to explain how our reliable, compact and high-performing industrial robots can raise manufacturing productivity beyond […]
Schneider Electric has announced the winners of its 2022 Global Alliance Excellence Awards, an annual competition that recognises exceptional innovative initiatives, services and achievements within industrial digitalisation. Encompassing Alliance system integrators (SIs), machine integrators (MIs), and industrial automation distributors (IADs), the awards celebrate those that have demonstrated game-changing digital capabilities through innovative deployments of Schneider […]
Visitors to the Brillopak stand will have a rare chance to see how a new range of patented suction and gripper end-effectors have been designed to perfect case loading of food trays, bags and punnets at the Robotics and Automation Show in early November. Plus, food companies planning to integrate new packing lines will learn […]
Breakdowns can be catastrophic in regard to time and money, especially on production lines where industrial robots are used. To ensure your robot stays in top working order, Igus now offers smart plastics solutions for robots. The condition monitoring system notifies you if an error/breakage occurs allowing you to react quickly in replacing the affected […]
ABB welcomes Expert Technologies Group (ETG) as the latest member of its UK network of Value Providers. Working closely with ABB in the UK, ETG will combine its technologies and experience with ABB’s extensive portfolio of robotic solutions to help manufacturers find new ways to boost their productivity. “The addition of ETG to our Value […]
With seasons one and two ranking in the top five per cent of all podcasts globally in terms of listenership, The Robot Podcast from ABB returns for Season Three. Continuing to explore the world of robotics and automation in-depth, the series focuses on their benefits to society, industry and the environment. The new season kicks […]
The Volkswagen Group has placed an order with Fanuc for 1,300 robots, demonstrating the strength of its relationship with the leading industrial automation specialist. Throughout 2022 and 2023, Fanuc will supply four VW plants across Europe with a variety of robotic solutions to support production of both Audi and VW models. The majority of the […]
Panasonic Industry Europe (PIEU) and Panasonic Electric Works Europe (PEWEU) have merged to create stronger business partner for customers, with united product and service portfolios. Johannes Spatz, president of Panasonic Industry Europe: “Historically PEWEU and PIEU have had different roots and successful business models. Now we are bringing the two companies together to create one […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
New off-the-shelf and modular palletisers
End-of-line palletising is a task commonly automated across a range of industries, due to bottlenecks and the risk of repetitive strain injury (RSI) to workers. RARUK Automation can now offer two simple approaches to palletising automation, from partner Robotiq. RARUK Automation is the exclusive UK representative for Robotiq, a Canadian manufacturer of end-of-arm tooling and […]
Comau presents advanced automation at ITSA 2025
Comau showcased its advanced automation technologies at Industrial Transformation Saudi Arabia, (ITSA) held from December 1 to 3 at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre (RICEC) at Booth number 1-535. As the region’s leading platform for industrial innovation, the HANNOVER MESSE-backed event brought together global and local stakeholders committed to accelerating smarter, greener, and […]
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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 […]
A smoother transition to automation success
David Jahn, sales director at Brillopak explains why automation should not be feared and that proper planning can prevent myriad issues, while delivering significant performance increases. Your investment in end-of-line automation in food packing is no longer a medium-term aspiration, it is now a short-term business imperative. And with an optimum combination of class-leading technology […]