Blog : Robotics Update

By Editor October 18, 2022 Read More →

Schneider Electric reveals Global Alliance award winners

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 […]

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By Editor October 18, 2022 Read More →

Brillopak to showcase end-of-line automation capabilities

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 […]

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By Editor October 14, 2022 Read More →

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 […]

Posted in: Brillopak, Comment, Food & Drink

By Editor October 14, 2022 Read More →

Smart plastics prevent downtime on your robot

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 […]

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By Editor October 14, 2022 Read More →

ETG joins ABB Robotics UK Value Provider network

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 […]

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By Editor October 12, 2022 Read More →

The role of robotics in driving sustainability

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 […]

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By Editor October 12, 2022 Read More →

VW Group orders 1,300 new robots from Fanuc

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 […]

Posted in: All News, Articulated Arm, Automotive, FANUC Robotics

By Editor October 12, 2022 Read More →

Panasonic Industry Europe and Panasonic Electric Works merge

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 […]

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By Editor October 11, 2022 Read More →

New collaborative robot has a payload of 16kg

Omron has announced the launch of the TM16 cobot with a payload of 16 kg. This allows customers to expand their material-handling possibilities and handle heavier parts and materials. The TM16 is the strongest in Omron’s family of collaborative robots, and also features a 900 mm reach, optional built-in vision as well as Profinet and […]

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By Editor October 10, 2022 Read More →

New event announced – MachineBuilding.Live

The Engineering Network (TEN), publisher of MachineBuilding.net, has announced a new event for October 2023. MachineBuilding.Live takes place on 4 October next year, using an unusual format which one of the company’s founders pioneered with great success almost 20 years ago in another industrial market sector. The event is open between 08:30 and 14:30 and […]

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