Industrial robots offer a flexible, fast, and affordable solution for automating manufacturing and packaging processes, supported with supplier expertise and simulation tools to select the best suited equipment and optimise processes and workflow, as the experts at Yamaha Robotics explain. The business of making and selling is constantly evolving. Factory operators must respond to multiple […]
At Design and Engineering Expo 2025, scheduled for 4-5 June, MiniTec UK will showcase innovative solutions at stand F60. Highlights include a Techman robot demonstration, a comprehensive display of aluminium profiles, the ICAD Assembler station, workstations, and examples of their cutting-edge conveyor systems. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore MiniTec’s aluminium profiles up close, […]
Each year the aviation industry develops new solutions to improve ground handling operations efficiency and increase worker safety. More and more companies are adopting enhanced ground support equipment (GSE) that can benefit both by advancing operational performance and helping to avoid incidents at work. A good example of such useful GSE is automated aircraft-cleaning robots. […]
OMRON has announced the creation of a dedicated global robotics organisation. This strategic step reflects OMRON’s continued commitment to robotics as a core part of its value proposition and an essential pillar of its complete end-to-end automation solutions. The new robotics organisation will operate alongside OMRON’s automation business, allowing both to complement and reinforce one […]
FANUC has launched what it says is the world’s first ever explosion-proof, ATEX-rated collaborative robot for industrial painting applications. Ideal for wet spraying, dry powder coating and multiple other processes that include adhesive dispensing, the CRX-10iA/L PAINT will improve the precision of paint jobs, reduce waste, increase productivity and boost safety by protecting workers from […]
What if work no longer felt like work? And monotonous tasks became entertaining? Or hard labour was replaced by voice commands? automatica 2025 will show how close reality has already come to this vision. Here, exhibitors from all over the world will show how robots, cobots, and humanoids interact with and support humans as new […]
BOW, the universal robotics software company has announced it has been selected for a new offshore renewable energy project with Innovate UK, including partners ORE Catapult and ACUA Ocean. The O.S.I.R.I.S project will assess the viability of deploying nested robotic systems – a combination of aerial drones and underwater autonomous vehicles to drastically reduce maintenance […]
Yamaha Robotics Europe FA Section will bring new demonstrations to automatica 2025 in Munich this June, leveraging the LCMR200 linear transfer system for extra productivity in factory automation. Building on connections with system-integrator partners, the booth will show how the feature-rich LCMR200 maximises the value and performance of Yamaha robots automating industrial processes. The first […]
Kempston Controls has signed a new distribution agreement with Mitsubishi Electric that will enable the distributor to now offer an end-to-end automation solution for customers. The UK-headquartered specialist technical distributor will now offer the full suite of Mitsubishi Electric automation products and services, specifically variable speed drives, motion control, PLCs, HMIs, robots and licensed training. […]
Shibaura Machine is set to exhibit at Automate 2025, taking place May 12–15 in Detroit, Michigan. At booth 3244, the company will demonstrate the complete range of THE series SCARA robots – including live high-speed payload movement with the largest model, the THE1000 – alongside the versatile 6-axis TVM1200. Developed by Shibaura Machine, formerly known […]
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 […]
igus introduces new humanoid robot
Humanoid robots are beginning to support industries in various ways, but what do they really bring to the table? Motion plastics specialist, igus is offering its first humanoid robot, ‘Iggy Rob’. According to estimates, 20 million humanoid robots could be in use in industry by 2030. The demand for this technology is increasing rapidly among […]
igus introduces new SID1 robotic dog
Robot dogs are being used for a variety of tasks, ranging from preserving heritage sites to assisting in manufacturing plants. igus has introduced its own quadruped robot, the SID1 bionic robot. Advancements in robotic dogs designed for surveillance and security purposes are showcasing the rapid development and deployment of technology. These quadruped robots are equipped […]
RARUK Automation to offer collaborative 7th axis
Leading automation distributor, RARUK Automation, has announced a new partnership with Thomson, a Regal Rexnord Brand. The global leader in mechanical motion technology recently launched the Movotrak CTU (cobot transfer unit). RARUK Automation, known for supplying Universal Robots collaborative robots (cobots), can now offer Movotrak CTU as a complimentary product to its customers. The Movotrak […]
Live pick-and-pace demo at MachineBuilding.Live
For 2025, a key attraction at MachineBuilding.Live is the expanded number of Action Areas where leading experts from across the machine building and factory automation spectrum will be providing live demonstrations of their latest technologies and innovations. The LG Motion Action Area will showcase a live precision pick-and-place demonstration in an industrial automation setting. Visitors […]
Cobot boosts out-of-hours productivity at EMS
Based in Dorset, Electro Mechanical Systems (EMS) is a supplier of small DC motors and linear actuators. Equipped with the latest CNC machine tools and a dedicated gear cutting suite, EMS manufactures bespoke actuation systems for a range of industries. In order to boost output and keep production running after working hours, EMS has deployed […]
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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 […]
Automation and robotics for brewing and beverage
ABB and its machine and factory automation business, B&R Industrial Automation, will exhibit brewery and beverage technologies together at drinktec 2025, the world economic summit for the beverage and liquid food industry, giving visitors a chance to see how ABB technologies combine to optimise operations across the full production cycle. Spanning process control, adaptive manufacturing […]
Cobot sparkles in food factory cleaning solution
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. […]