When implementing a robot cell one of the major considerations must be the safety of operators and people working in the area. Modern robots are almost silent in operation and very fast. Manufacturers can enjoy the best of both worlds of high levels of operator safety combined with optimised productivity using FANUC’s Dual Check Safety […]
Drive technology that is innovative, space saving and energy-efficient needs to be clearly comprehensible and easy to use so that machine designers can maximise the benefits. This is where Lenze comes in with a promise of simpler engineering that makes life as easy as possible for the design engineer – for example creating the possibility […]
FANUC UK has announced the launch of its latest collaborative robot, the CR-7iA, with the ability to lift payloads of up to 7kg. The CR-7iA’s mechanics corresponds to that of the FANUC’s LR Mate-series (LR Mate 200iD) and makes it more accessible for manufacturers looking to handle lighter materials, while working hand-in-hand with human workers. […]
X-STK|Applied Automation will be making its debut at the Drives and Controls Show with two stands focusing on robotics and the ‘connected factory’. Embracing the robot revolution, company will be showcasing three very different types of advanced robots in the Live Robotic Zone. Working alongside the team on stand D980 will be the collaborative robots […]
Depgrag has been recognised as a “Preferred System Integrator” for Stäubli Tec-Systems Robotics. This distinction demonstrates Stäubli’s appreciation of the loyal and reliable partnership between the companies. Over the many years of positive collaboration Depgrag has integrated a significant number of Stäubli robots in innovative applications. Stäubli Robotics, a leading global robotics manufacturer, offers a […]
The DeLaval teat spray robot (TSR) is one of the first fully automatic teat spray solutions for dairy farms with rotaries. In September 2015, it won the Dairy Herd Management Innovative Product Award which was presented at World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin. This award and the TSR’s success on existing US farms are believed to […]
Stemmer Imaging can now offer the LMI Gocator 3109 3D Smart Snapshot Sensor, designed for assembly line builders who need to perform robot-mounted and fixed frame inline 3D scanning and inspection of stationary targets. 3D point cloud data acquisition, 3D measurement tools, and control decision capabilities are combined in a single package for powerful assembly feature […]
VTT has developed a control system for the industrial robots used for manufacturing of single-item products that substantially cuts the setting and programming time for the robot. Thanks to the new innovations, the time required for programming a robot can now be counted in minutes at best, when earlier, using traditional programming methods, it could […]
In response to rising retailer demand for mixed product trays, FANUC UK has collaborated with integrator Pacepacker Services to engineer a first-of-its-kind robotic pot swap tray loading system. The robotic pick and place unit swaps pots between cardboard trays combining FANUC’s LR Mate200iD robot with Pacepacker’s new Mixed Tray Loader (MTL) technology. It provides a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
See automation in action at MachineBuilding.Live
As a result of their popularity at the 2024 event, the number of Action Areas at MachineBuilding.Live 2025 has been increased. On these special stands, leading experts from across the machine building and factory automation spectrum will be providing live demonstrations of their latest technologies and innovations. Many of them will be making their UK […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Retail stacks that are pleasing to the pallet
Paul Wilkinson, business development manager at Pacepacker Services examines some of the issues behind today’s palletising requirements. Stack ‘em high, sell ‘em cheap was once a palletising tactic confined to wholesale outlets. Yet nowadays, it’s not uncommon to see pallet loads, especially around busy seasonal periods, carefully positioned on supermarket floors. More complex patterns, combined […]