RA Rodriguez partners with ArtiMinds Robotics
By November 16, 2016 0 Comments Read More →

RA Rodriguez partners with ArtiMinds Robotics

RARUK Automation, which offers Universal Robots series of collaborative robots (co-bots) and Robotiq grippers in the UK market, has agreed a complementary and unique partnership with German-based ArtiMinds Robotics. ArtiMinds has put the latest technologies in machine learning, motion planning and motion control for robotic manipulation into a robust, easy-to-use software package that is fully […]

Micro-Epsilon assures robot positioning in seam welding
By November 11, 2016 0 Comments Read More →

Micro-Epsilon assures robot positioning in seam welding

In the bodywork shop at the BMW AG factory in Leipzig, the roof panel and side frames are welded together. In order to permanently seal this weld against ingress of moisture etc., seam welding is carried out prior to the filler coat being applied to the vehicle body. The application of the adhesive beading is […]

Igus robolink kits supplied ready to build
By November 9, 2016 0 Comments Read More →

Igus robolink kits supplied ready to build

Igus reports that its robolink robotic kits now provide ready-to-build robotic arms, lowering cost and eliminating barriers in getting robotic applications up and running. Available with four and five-axis movement, or degrees of freedom (DOF), these kits consist of robolink D joints, connecting elements, motors, cables and tools. Self-lubricating and maintenance-free, the lightweight, dry-running robolink […]

X-STK | Applied Automation is now a UR preferred partner
By November 6, 2016 0 Comments Read More →

X-STK | Applied Automation is now a UR preferred partner

X-STK | Applied Automation is delighted to announce it has been confirmed as Universal Robots’ Preferred Partner after only ten months. The elevation in status from distributor to Preferred Partner is recognition of X-STK’s superior performance selling the collaborative robots in the UK. UR has seen a 120% increase in robots sold in the UK […]

Guidance system from HepcoMotion for havesting robots
By October 26, 2016 0 Comments Read More →

Guidance system from HepcoMotion for havesting robots

Why is asparagus one of the most expensive vegetables in Europe? Because harvesters have to painstakingly pierce each stalk individually. A robot could change this, and engineers at the Bremen Centre for Mechatronics (BCM) are developing one. It works with harvesting tools, which run on precision rails from HepcoMotion. Asparagus has been steadily growing in […]

Robotiq produces eBook on robot vision
By October 24, 2016 0 Comments Read More →

Robotiq produces eBook on robot vision

Are you thinking about integrating vision into your system? Are you planning your next automation? Would you like to add a vision component? If any of the above applies to you, then this new eBook from Robotiq is for you. You will learn what you can do with a vision system, its applications and alternatives […]

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Boomf benefits from 600% growth with ABB robot
By October 20, 2016 0 Comments Read More →

Boomf benefits from 600% growth with ABB robot

An ABB robot has been installed by system integrator Newtech at a company that specialises in the production of personalised marshmallow confectionery. Started in 2013 by founders James Middleton and Andy Bell, Boomf enables its customers to print their choice of photos, graphics and messages on to marshmallows which they can then have sent to […]

ABB introduces connected services
By October 19, 2016 0 Comments Read More →

ABB introduces connected services

ABB Robotics has introduced Connected Services, a sophisticated suite of resources enabling UK manufacturers to maximise robot uptime through fast data access and problem resolution. Delivered via ABB’s single, intuitive interface called MyRobot, Connected Services will make actionable data immediately available to plant engineers, maintenance staff and managing directors via smart devices such as laptops, […]

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ABB refurbishes Milton Keynes training centre
By October 18, 2016 0 Comments Read More →

ABB refurbishes Milton Keynes training centre

ABB Robotics has invested over £250k in upgrading its UK training facility at Auriga House in Milton Keynes. Partly motivated by a demand for training on the latest advances in robot technology, the training centre now features the latest generation of robots and controllers to prepare UK manufacturers for the smart factory era. Preparing the […]

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By October 17, 2016 0 Comments Read More →

Igus unveils robolink DQ and SQ direct drive arms

There is a buzz around robolink, the low-cost and easy-to-assemble modular robotics system from Igus. This week, Igus has unveiled direct drive arms that feature decoupled motors for optimised mass relocation. The robolink DQ and SQ components include direct driven strainwave or worm gears, with six-axis electromechanical arms featuring square geometries. Complementary tools, including grippers, […]

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