For the second year in succession, RARUK Automation has been recognised by end of arm tooling manufacturer Robotiq for its impressive sales record, particularly in the field of ‘solution products’. RARUK Automation has again been awarded the title ‘Robotiq Best Expert Partner Europe’. Having achieved the ‘Robotiq Expert Partner’ accreditation for the last five years, […]
This high-resolution 6-axis robotic stage from PI is compact, works in any orientation, and is said to be ideal for any application that requires precision motion in 4, 5 or 6 degrees of freedom – from life sciences to aerospace engineering. The H-840.G2IHP micropositioning robot is equipped with brushless precision motors for high performance and […]
Compact, self-contained robot welding stations which are easy to install, easy to operate and can be moved around to suit production changes are helping users to exploit the benefits of using robotic systems across a wider range of manufacturing applications. A good example of this is the range of self-contained robotic systems from Yaskawa which […]
Omron has announced its new long-term vision for fiscal 2030 and a three-year medium-term management plan, with the objective to strengthen the pace and extent of worldwide sustainable development. The vision strives to solve more diverse social issues through Omron’s ‘Sensing & Control + think’ technologies. Named by Omron President and CEO Yoshihito Yamada as […]
Germany start-up Sewts has set its sights on an automation application for large industrial laundries. With a system that uses both 2D and 3D cameras from IDS Imaging Development Systems, the company automating one of the last remaining manual steps in large-scale industrial laundries, the unfolding process. The textile and garment industry is facing major […]
Kistler is adding a compact, weight-optimised system to its portfolio, the new NCFC electromechanical joining module, offering more freedom of movement of clinching and riveting applications, while also meeting the needs of assembly and joining processes that require force-displacement monitoring. Another highlight of the new NCFC servo press is that it needs very little installation […]
The April 2022 issue of Robotics Update magazine is now out, packed full of analysis and comment, including: UK falls behind on reshoring; clear link between investment in automation and manufacturing output; global economics lend perspective to UK trends; and a comment on how artificial intelligence will impact on robot safety. Our Competition Watch section […]
New functions for the Code Reader and a revamped monitoring software with enhanced statistical functions are among the additional features SensoPart’s VISOR vision sensors received from an extensive annual software upgrade. “Our users are particularly impressed by the new design of SensoWeb,” says Marcus Koslik, product manager for vision at SensoPart. This software, which is […]
A new small rotary module from Igus for robots, handling and camera systems can save users up to 73% cost. It’s lightweight, compact and made entirely of plastic. The Polymer Rotation Module (PRM) from Igus comprises a polymer energy chain and a low-friction plastic guide channel especially for rotational movements of cables and hoses. Users […]
The future of retail is being highlighted by an exciting 3D printing demonstration featuring an ABB robot in Selfridges, one of London’s premier department stores on Oxford Street. Throughout April the demonstration will feature in a window display, with shoppers able to see an ABB robot 3D printing a variety of personalised designer objects made […]
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. […]