Data from LCP Delta has revealed that UK drivers pay 74 per cent more to charge their electric vehicles (EVs) than anywhere else in Europe – adding to a long list of issues EV drivers face. Dave Walsha, sales manager at EMS, explains how drive technology can help manufacturers resolve some of the common issues […]
At MachineBuilding.Live 2024, Camozzi UK will be showcasing its Smart Gripper Tool. Developed in collaboration with the Italian Institute of Technology, this gripper integrates the functions of a human hand, offering high precision and adaptability. Equipped with an advanced sensor system, the gripper collects real-time data from its environment and adjusts its actions accordingly, making […]
This year, MachineBuilding.Live attendees will have the chance to see a Schneider Electric Cartesian Robot Golf Ball demonstration machine in action as it utilises integrated cameras and various cantilever axes to accurately throw and catch golf balls. This flexible, multi-application machine includes telescopic options to reach lengths of up to 5.5m and showcases slides, motors, […]
IDS Imaging Development Systems introduces a new 3D camera in the Ensenso product line. With its compact, industrial-grade design and the combination of a very short working distance and a large field of view, the Ensenso B 3D camera is particularly suitable for bin picking applications. Thanks to its high depth of field, it is […]
To ensure a safe and reliable energy supply for robots in EV battery production facilities, igus has developed the triflex R TRC – the first robot energy supply system with a dry cleanroom certificate from Fraunhofer IPA for ISO class 4-5. With demand for electric cars growing, the demand for high quality lithium-ion batteries is […]
Gerard Bush, Sales Manager at motion specialist INMOCO explores the journey from designing humanoid robots to delivering them for practical use, highlighting the key challenges and solutions in this evolving field. The human body is remarkable for its ability to navigate diverse environments, handle complex tasks, and adapt to varied conditions. These capabilities make it […]
Pilz Automation Technology has restructured its training offer and streamlined its training website. As a result, users can access the practical and interactive training programme quicker and with more convenience than ever before. As an ‘Ambassador for Safety’, Pilz has been bringing machinery safety knowledge to the world for decades. But an ever-increasing networked world […]
Bowyer Engineering (BEL) will be showcasing its specific areas of capability to design, develop and manufacture Special Purpose Machines at MachineBuilding.Live. BEL will show videos of its bespoke pick-and-place robot that handles, crops, heats and places platinum pins used in the aeronautical industry, demonstrating precision handling, complex control and feedback, all packaged in a minimal […]
Yamaha Robotics Factory Automation section will exhibit at Motek 24, demonstrating more new solutions developed with system-integrator partners that leverage the flexible features, performance, and value of the Yamaha robot portfolio. Since last year’s event, where visitors saw the YK1200X SCARA lifting and accurately positioning 35kg EV battery modules at high speed, the team has […]
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 […]
Regulatory guidance for collaborative robotics
Automate UK has announced a pioneering partnership with Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the Regulatory Innovation Office (RIO) to create new guidance on how collaborative robots can safely work alongside humans. Along with the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC), the organisations are working together with government and industry to support the safe and responsible adoption […]
STEMMER IMAGING launches new digital store
STEMMER IMAGING announces the launch of SIS-TA, Smart Industry Store – Technology Access, a newly established subsidiary designed to address the growing demand for fast, transparent, and highly efficient procurement processes within industrial automation. Launched officially on 1 June, SIS-TA introduces a fully digital and transactional sales platform for smart industry components, strategically expands STEMMER […]
Strong growth forecast for cobot shipments
Shipments of collaborative robots (cobots) are predicted to grow at an average annual rate of 17.3% from 2025 to 2030. According to the latest market report from Interact Analysis, shipments will almost double over the forecast period to 128,918 units. This follows a positive 2025, with shipments of cobots increasing 14.5% to approximately 57,000 units […]
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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 […]
Six design tips to futureproof your production
With Make UK revealing that we’ve dropped out of the top 10 manufacturing nations for the first time (down to 12th), our position is vulnerable unless we significantly increase our level of automation. Oliver Selby, Head of Sales for FANUC UK, outlines six key design considerations for seamless automation integration Helping manufacturers to increase their […]