TM Robotics launches new Toshiba SCARA robot
By December 20, 2017 0 Comments Read More →

TM Robotics launches new Toshiba SCARA robot

TM Robotics has assisted in the launch of Toshiba Machine’s THE400 SCARA robot, which was unveiled at the International Robot Exhibition (IREX) 2017. The biennial show was held on November 29 to December 2, at the Tokyo Big Sight in Japan. Alongside the new SCARA model, Toshiba Machine demonstrated its robot programming tool, 3D vision […]

By December 18, 2017 0 Comments Read More →

RARUK modular robot is easily moved between machines

New from RARUK Automation is ProFeeder, a compact, mobile and modular robot cell that can be easily moved between production and processing machines to increase productivity. It is designed to accept a robot arm – such as a Universal Robot; also from RARUK Automation – and can be systematically expanded to give manufacturers a growth path […]

TM Robotics offers observations from IREX
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TM Robotics offers observations from IREX

With over 300 exhibitors spread across two halls, the International Robot Exhibition (IREX) is the largest robot trade show in the world. Held at the Tokyo Big Sight in Japan, the biennial event welcomes robot manufacturers from around the globe to introduce the latest robotic technology. Here, Nigel Smith, managing director at Toshiba Machine partner, […]

HMK presents cobot seminar at Southern Manufacturing
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HMK presents cobot seminar at Southern Manufacturing

The free seminar programme for Southern Manufacturing 2018 has been announced. Running in two lecture theatres on all three days of the show, February 6th to 8th, the 2018 programme features an impressive line-up of presenters and topics, and is guaranteed to be of interest to anyone involved in any form of industrial or manufacturing […]

Universal Robots says cobots are a catalyst for reshoring
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Universal Robots says cobots are a catalyst for reshoring

The longstanding industrial practice of outsourcing manufacturing operations to low-cost parts of the world to keep manufacturing costs down has recently taken a dramatic turn. With rapidly rising labour costs in countries such a China, the financial advantages of manufacturing overseas are being seriously eroded. When manufacturers also realise that offshoring also usually involves complex […]

By December 13, 2017 0 Comments Read More →

Igus enables cost-effective 270 degree robotic swivel arm

Igus has produced a new video about the triflex swivel arm. For robot arm rotations of up to 270° on a single axis, the triflex cable management system for 3D movement can be fitted with the new swivel arm. It is a space saving mechanism that is easy to install and cost-effective. Visit the Igus […]

New laser triangulation sensor from Micro-Epsilon
By December 11, 2017 0 Comments Read More →

New laser triangulation sensor from Micro-Epsilon

Precision sensor manufacturer Micro-Epsilon has launched a new laser triangulation sensor with integrated controller that offers even higher performance and is fast and easy to set up. The sensor is suitable for high speed, distance, displacement and position measurements in a wide range of robotic applications. The new compact optoNCDT 1750 laser triangulation sensor succeeds […]

World Robotics Federation elects Junji Tsuda as president
By December 8, 2017 0 Comments Read More →

World Robotics Federation elects Junji Tsuda as president

The Executive Board of the World Robotics Federation (IFR) has elected Junji Tsuda of Yaskawa as its new president. He succeeds Kuka’s Joe Gemma who is leaving the rotating post as head of the global federation of robot manufacturers, having served his two-year term. Steven Wyatt of ABB has been appointed as IFR’s new vice […]

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By December 8, 2017 0 Comments Read More →

Igus webinar discusses low cost robotic automation

Automation is becoming ever more relevant for increased productivity, lean operation and reliability in a wide and varied range of applications. In this webinar, Robert Dumayne, dry-tech director at Igus, shows how modular components from the drylin E and robolink ranges can be combined to create low cost automation systems. Both the drylin E linear […]

Maxon launches powerful motor for robotics
By December 8, 2017 0 Comments Read More →

Maxon launches powerful motor for robotics

Several different versions of the high-torque, brushless EC-i motors from Maxon Motor are now also available in small diameters. The company says these new motors are perfect for applications in robotics. With the EC-i 30, drive specialist Maxon Motor is introducing a new brushless DC motor (BLDC). It has a diameter of 30mm and is […]