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 […]
Robots and AGVs aren’t the future; they’re already fixtures on factory floors. So understanding their relevant safety standards is no longer optional, it’s essential. Pilz offers two expert-led training courses designed to help you navigate this evolving landscape with confidence. We truly live in a golden age of technology. Innovations are transforming how we work […]
Humanoid robots are moving closer to real-world deployment – and their progress depends on physical intelligence and real-time reasoning. With the recent announcement of general availability of NVIDIA Jetson Thor, Analog Devices (ADI) is further accelerating the development of humanoids and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). Combining ADI’s edge sensing, precision motion control, power integrity and […]
The UK’s manufacturing sector has improved one place to 11th in the latest world rankings according to the latest official figures available published by Make UK today. This comes after the sector dropped out of the top ten for the first time in the previous data. The figures are contained in the latest annual ‘Manufacturing […]
Keeping up to speed with current issues, trends and legislation in Machinery Safety can feel like a constant battle. Thankfully Pilz has developed MACHINERY SAFETY on TOUR to arm you with the knowledge you need to fight back – and it’s coming to the Bristol Robotics Laboratory. MACHINERY SAFETY on TOUR (MSoT) is a free […]
Zebra Technologies is working closely with its manufacturing customers and industrial automation partners to bridge the gap between logistics and manufacturing industry need for 3D technologies and the upskilling required among industrial automation and machine vision builders and integrators. “Logistics, automotive, electric battery, electronics and other manufacturing sectors are faced with scenarios that only 3D […]
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 […]
Ensuring only the right people are carrying out the right tasks is a crucial part of safeguarding machinery. But how can organisations effectively enforce and manage permissions for machine control or access? Join experts from Fortress Safety for a free webinar focused on “Access Control” and how to configure a Safeguarding Supportive System that authenticates […]
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 […]
Motion plastics and low-cost automation at MACH 2026
igus returns to MACH with a comprehensive range of engineering innovations designed to improve machine reliability, reduce downtime and deliver long‑term cost savings for manufacturers across all industry. With the UK operation based in Northampton, igus develops lubrication‑free motion plastics that replace traditional metal components, increasing performance while eliminating the need for grease and maintenance. […]
RBTX DOBOT partner launch hailed a success
igus UK marks a major milestone in accessible automation with the successful launch of its RBTX partnership with DOBOT Robotics. The event brought together engineers, system integrators, manufacturers and automation specialists to explore how flexible robotic solutions can be deployed quickly and cost-effectively, without the complexity traditionally associated with industrial automation. Live demonstrations showcased collaborative […]
What role does AI play in art?
The River of Light festival in Liverpool showcased ‘Face Value’, a captivating installation co-created by PhD student Emma Brass from the University of Liverpool and Venya Krutikov, co-founder of The Kazimier and Invisible Wind Factory. Blending artificial intelligence, robotics, and visual art, Face Value invites visitors to confront how technology perceives and redefines reality. The […]
ABB Robotics launches high-speed PoWa cobot family
ABB Robotics is combining the flexibility of cobots with higher payloads and performance, with the launch of its new PoWa cobot family into the rapidly expanding global collaborative robot market, which ABB Robotics estimates will grow by 20 percent annually through to 2028. “Cobots are growing significantly faster than traditional industrial robots, driven by demands […]
Flexible industrial automation solutions from Delta
Delta showcased its comprehensive portfolio of industrial automation solutions at Hannover Messe 2026, highlighting how its advanced drives, HMI panels, and controller solutions enable smarter manufacturing by improving energy efficiency, flexibility, and sustainability. At the same time, Delta ensures robust protection for customers across a wide range of industries, from machinery and food and beverage […]
Intelligent automation for laboratory workflows
Beckhoff UK will exhibit at London Lab Live at ExCeL London from May 6-7, 2026, where it will demonstrate how PC-based control can help pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturers build more flexible sample and product handling processes. A key attraction on the stand will be a live demonstration combining Beckhoff’s XTS intelligent transport system with a […]
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Universal adaptive gripper for faster, gentler picking
Festo has introduced the HPSX Universal Adaptive Gripper, a pneumatic soft gripper engineered to improve speed, hygiene and flexibility in demanding food, pharmaceutical and cosmetics applications. Combining robust design, food-safe materials and adaptive silicone fingers, the HPSX directly addresses long-standing automation challenges where rapid, precise and gentle product handling is essential. “In developing the HPSX, […]
The beverage palletising shift is accelerating
Martin Ray Winery in Napa Valley has deployed its first lean cobot palletising workcell and achieved a 16-month ROI, with the system installed in just two days. You can find out all about it in a webinar hosted by Robotiq on 19 March. Across Europe and North America, beverage producers, from kombucha and bottled water […]
Robotics, vision and AI combine for dairy processes
Automation solutions provider Eberle Automatische Systeme has developed a breakthrough in quality control with a focus on the cheese-ripening process, combining AI with machine vision software from MVTec. The food industry is experiencing a transformative shift in quality control, due in part to advances in artificial intelligence (AI). When combined with rule-based machine vision, AI […]
Machine builders urged to prepare for Cyber Resilience Act
Machine builders are being urged by Mitsubishi Electric to begin preparing now for the changes that the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is set to bring when it comes fully into force in 2027, or face being shut out from selling their products into European markets. First introduced by the European Union (EU) on 10 December […]