Mitsubishi Electric will exhibit its comprehensive range of robots on stand 220 at Robotics and Automation 2022. During the event, visitors can learn more about how the different solutions address a variety of operational requirements and help to improve productivity. Visitors to the company’s booth will be able to interact with three different robotic applications, […]
The next webinar from BARA will provide a starter guide to mobile industrial robot (AMR/AGV) solutions, with advice on successful implementation. Topics will include suitable applications, challenges presented when selecting a solution, key benefits and use with other collaborative technology. The webinar will be held on 15 November 2022 at 2:00pm, with a panel of […]
Fanuc UK has unveiled the full speaker line-up for its Open House event from 2-4 November 2022. Bringing together experts from all facets of the industrial automation and robotics sector, industry thought leaders are set to discuss high-level topics such as Industry 4.0 and the future of manufacturing, the power of partnerships and the route […]
Sensopart says its new VISOR UV vision sensor will open up new application possibilities in robotic automation. The sensor’s integrated UV illumination can evaluate markings, inscriptions and codes that are invisible to the human eye. Inks, lacquers, chalks and adhesives enriched with luminescent substances – so-called luminophores – are invisible to the human eye, only […]
Specialist in automation, pneumatics and linear motion products, Matara UK has released its very first pneumatics product catalogue, which includes a key section on grippers. In addition, the new product catalogue covers air preparation, solenoid valves and valve islands, pilot and mechanical valves, pneumatic cylinders (built in the UK), rodless cylinders and ancillary equipment. Product categories […]
Visual Components, the developer of 3D simulation software, has acquired the robotics division of Delfoi, a pioneer company in robot offline programming (OLP) software solutions worldwide. This gives the Finnish organisation the foundation to expand globally by complementing its existing simulation tools for production systems and virtual commissioning with OLP capabilities. OLP capabilities will give […]
While the primary use for machine vision in the food industry has typically been for inspection purposes, the big opportunity lies in automation applications. As labour shortages continue to bite, food processors are backing AI-powered vision systems to automate the last remaining manual operations on packaging and production lines. Breakthrough solutions that overlay 3D machine […]
Applied Automation has signed a sole UK distribution agreement with Danish collaborative robotics specialist, Spin Robotics, which has developed affordable and easy to use ‘plug-and-produce’, end-of-arm, screwdriving tools for assembly applications using collaborative robots. Headquartered in Odense, the robotics capital of Denmark, Spin Robotics has already sold its screwdriving solution to over 33 new distributors […]
ABB has launched its smallest ever industrial robot, offering new possibilities for faster, more flexible and high-quality production of wearable smart devices. With its compact size, class-leading payload and unrivalled accuracy, the new IRB 1010 offers electronics manufacturers the opportunity to increase their production of devices including smart watches, earphones, sensors, and health trackers through […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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. […]
Transition to the 4 bar standard with SMC
SMC is engaging with OEMs to prepare for the 4 bar landscape, asserting that end users can cut their energy costs by up to 29% in some instances, which creates a powerful USP for the OEM. OEMs traditionally design their pneumatic machinery and equipment for an operating pressure of 7 bar. “The shift to 4 […]