Blog : Robotics Update

By Editor November 12, 2014 Read More →

Big rise forecast in the global robot population

In this month’s podcast we look at a report which suggests the global robot population is set to pass two million, and a further report that forecasts the industrial logistics robot market will top $31 billion. We also look at top tips for robotic safety. [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/193171840" params="color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false" width="100%" height="166" iframe="true" /]

Posted in: Automotive, Electronics, Food & Drink, Pharmaceuticals, Plastics processing, Podcasts

By Editor November 12, 2014 Read More →

Robot safety: top tips for working alongside robots

Darren Whittall, technical manager at FANUC UK, explains why worker safety should be a top priority in all robotic applications and the steps you can take to avoid robot-related accidents when humans are sharing the same workspace. Scope out all potential hazards – Safety risks will vary depending on your chosen robot and application. Start […]

Posted in: All News, FANUC Robotics, Safety

By Editor November 6, 2014 Read More →

Servo drives help service robot scale negative slopes

The automation of cleaning windows or inspecting walls has always presented the challenge of vertical or even negative slopes. How can a robotic system deal with this problem? Now the Technical University of Liberec has introduced the second generation of its ROBOTUL Vertical Climber service robot, which uses a unique stepping movement to traverse both […]

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By Editor November 3, 2014 Read More →

Food industry robot uptake is accelerating

Although way behind the rest of the EU and US markets in terms of sales, the UK food industry has taken a sudden interest in food industry robot technology over the last 12 months, writes John Rainer, regional sales manager for Fanuc UK (pictured left). We predict that food industry robot sales to this sector […]

Posted in: All News, Articulated Arm, Comment, Delta, Effectors, FANUC Robotics, Food & Drink, Vision

By Editor November 1, 2014 Read More →

Automation alliance scoops Food Processing Award

A three-way alliance between automation specialists Pacepacker Services, FANUC UK and Festo has scooped the coveted Robotics and Automation accolade at the 2014 Food Processing Magazine Awards. Pictured from left to right: Pacepacker’s Ian Merchant, Chris Francis and Andreas Fantousi collect the award from Paul Wilson, managing director of Scorpion Vision, Colin Harris from Festo […]

Posted in: All News, FANUC Robotics, Festo, Pacepacker Services, Packaging

By Editor October 17, 2014 Read More →

Direct drive robotic arms support lean automation

Expanding its range of cost-effective modular robolink systems, Igus introduces the robolink D direct drive articulated arm – a tougher, more durable solution compared with remote drive versions – supporting lean automation. Typical robotic applications are repetitive tasks, such as on assembly lines and pick-and-place equipment. To support this, the new robolink D system is […]

Posted in: All News, Articulated Arm, Igus, Videos

By Editor October 14, 2014 Read More →

Food grade robot technology sees increased demand

To demonstrate the benefits of robotics within the food industry, FANUC has developed a food grade robot picker cell, combining both an articulated arm food grade robot and a delta style food grade robot. The IP67 certified food picker cell (measuring 4×2.2m and 2.35m tall) is designed to orientate and pack a wide variety of unpackaged […]

Posted in: All News, Articulated Arm, Delta, FANUC Robotics, Food & Drink, Vision

By Editor October 14, 2014 Read More →

Robot mannequin helps test Armed Forces equipment

A robotic mannequin has been recently developed by a British engineering company, i-bodi Technology, a subsidiary of Crawley Creatures, to help the Ministry of Defence test chemical and biological (CB) protective suits and equipment for its Armed Forces. The ‘Porton Man’ uses state-of-the-art technology to simulate the full leg, arm and head movements of a […]

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By Editor October 9, 2014 Read More →

Articulated robot helps make textile products

An articulated robot installation is playing its part in making Stretchline Holdings a world leader in the development and manufacture of textile elastics. The innovative use and application of silicone material, for compression or grip, to textiles for fashion, medical, sports wear and every day garments has been made cost-effective by the flexibility and control […]

Posted in: All News, Articulated Arm, Case studies, Kawasaki Robot

By Editor October 9, 2014 Read More →

Compact 3D vision camera has 30mm baseline

Scorpion Vision has extended its 3D vision camera range with the compact Stinger 3D vision camera that combines a 30mm baseline with a random pattern projection (RPP) laser, generating images in real-time. Easy to mount, the compact size and smaller baseline make the new 3D vision camera an ideal replacement for 2D cameras in assembly […]

Posted in: All News, Scorpion Vision, Vision