As well as analogue output of the electrode force for resistance spot welding, the new Type 9831D welding force calibration transmitter from Kistler offers readout and configuration via the digital IO-Link interface as an option. IO-Link improves flexibility and interoperability to deliver a more user-friendly experience when testing and calibrating robotic welding guns, as well […]
It’s less than a week until the opening of Automatica 2023, which brings together over 600 exhibitors – including all the leading industry players – plus a top-notch supporting program with a special focus on dialogue and discussions. The 2023 event includes the high-profile Hightech Summit, premiering formats such as Service Robot City and Mobile […]
For lifting, grabbing or positioning ferromagnetic products such as sheet steel in the automotive and steel processing industries, among others, Waalre-based Goudsmit Magnetics has developed an electrically switchable magnetic gripper. This system requires no compressed air and complements the current generation of pneumatically-controlled magnetic grippers. The end-of-arm tool can be attached to robots and manipulators […]
Automation doesn’t need to be complicated. In this video, Igus shows us how simple it can be with the RBTX platform. With the low-cost automation platform RBTX.com, it is a simple four-step process to automate your application, whilst receiving expertise and support along the way. Visit the Igus website for more information See all stories […]
Igus has proved the abrasion resistance of its e-skin flat energy chain with the first industry test of its kind. Not only did the clean e-chain rack up 60 million double strokes, with 18-months’ life, Igus says it is also 20% cheaper than standard ribbon cables. It meets the needs of applications such as robotic […]
Trio Motion Technology has launched a new motion controller for up to 64 axes with high speed EtherCAT control. Trio’s new Flex-X Nano Motion Coordinator is designed to increase machine productivity while optimising motion precision. The Flex-X Nano can simultaneously control machines, robots, and motion axes. The advantages of integrating a single controller, instead of […]
Excellent customer service is vitally important for every company, and at Igus this is no different. Now the company has introduced its newest customer service experience, Igus scout. This remote service allows Igus experts to help people all over the world with a one-to-one consultation on products and innovations. Watch this space for more information […]
TM Robotics has announced its participation at Automation UK, held 20-21 21 June 2023 at the CBS Arena in Coventry. TM Robotics will be showcasing a demonstration of the Shibaura Machine THL SCARA robot working with the Flexibowl feeding system. Manufactured by Italian company ARS and distributed by RARUK Automation, the Flexibowl is described as […]
Yamaha Robotics Factory Automation section will demonstrate new robots and applications at Automatica 2023 in Munich, 27-30 June, highlighting superior flexibility, productivity, and quality in automotive battery production and diverse industrial processes. A special focus on SCARA robots will feature the YK1200X, which is designed for high accuracy, with arm length up to 1200mm and […]
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 […]
igus introduces new humanoid robot
Humanoid robots are beginning to support industries in various ways, but what do they really bring to the table? Motion plastics specialist, igus is offering its first humanoid robot, ‘Iggy Rob’. According to estimates, 20 million humanoid robots could be in use in industry by 2030. The demand for this technology is increasing rapidly among […]
igus introduces new SID1 robotic dog
Robot dogs are being used for a variety of tasks, ranging from preserving heritage sites to assisting in manufacturing plants. igus has introduced its own quadruped robot, the SID1 bionic robot. Advancements in robotic dogs designed for surveillance and security purposes are showcasing the rapid development and deployment of technology. These quadruped robots are equipped […]
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 […]
Vision system combined with robotics
On stand 163 in the Action Area at MachineBuilding.Live, Visicon will highlight the magic that happens when you combine the latest in machine vision systems with robotics. The combination of vision and robotics enables you to unlock the potential of automation with an affordable and accessible solution. Visicon is an integration partner in the UK […]
RARUK Automation to offer collaborative 7th axis
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 […]
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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 […]
Cobot sparkles in food factory cleaning solution
Samey Robotics and Rbot9 have chosen the FANUC CRX-10iA/L collaborative robot to power a game-changing cleaning system they have jointly developed for food factories. Named VOTTA, inspired by the Icelandic word for ‘certify’ and echoing the sound of ‘Þvotta’ (‘washing’), the system offers overhead, automated cleaning of large-scale areas without bulky structures or layout changes. […]
Robot integration adds value in pharma production
Selective integration of industrial robots is a solution accelerator for automation specialists working in the pharmaceuticals sector, from drug manufacturing to pharmacy automation, say experts at Yamaha Factory Automation. Pharmaceutical manufacturing is intensively automated to meet practical and financial targets. Throughput must be high and errors low to ensure profitability. Another advantage is that removing […]