Whether smart process monitoring, AI in robotics or innovative healthtech solutions – image processing is increasingly becoming the driving force behind industrial automation. IDS Imaging Development Systems will be demonstrating at automatica 2025 in hall B5, booth 203, how easy it is to capture, analyse and optimise processes with modern industrial cameras. uEye Live: Streaming, […]
Shibaura Machine is set to exhibit at Automate 2025, taking place 12-15 May in Detroit, Michigan. At booth 3244, the company will demonstrate the complete range of THE series SCARA robots – including live high-speed payload movement with the largest model, the THE1000 – alongside the versatile 6-axis TVM1200. Developed by Shibaura Machine, formerly known […]
At Design and Engineering Expo 2025, scheduled for 4-5 June, MiniTec UK will showcase innovative solutions at stand F60. Highlights include a Techman robot demonstration, a comprehensive display of aluminium profiles, the ICAD Assembler station, workstations, and examples of their cutting-edge conveyor systems. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore MiniTec’s aluminium profiles up close, […]
What if work no longer felt like work? And monotonous tasks became entertaining? Or hard labour was replaced by voice commands? automatica 2025 will show how close reality has already come to this vision. Here, exhibitors from all over the world will show how robots, cobots, and humanoids interact with and support humans as new […]
Yamaha Robotics Europe FA Section will bring new demonstrations to automatica 2025 in Munich this June, leveraging the LCMR200 linear transfer system for extra productivity in factory automation. Building on connections with system-integrator partners, the booth will show how the feature-rich LCMR200 maximises the value and performance of Yamaha robots automating industrial processes. The first […]
Shibaura Machine is set to exhibit at Automate 2025, taking place May 12–15 in Detroit, Michigan. At booth 3244, the company will demonstrate the complete range of THE series SCARA robots – including live high-speed payload movement with the largest model, the THE1000 – alongside the versatile 6-axis TVM1200. Developed by Shibaura Machine, formerly known […]
2025 marks a significant milestone for BPX, as it celebrates its 60th anniversary. To celebrate, BPX has planned a series of activities and events throughout the year with the first event taking place at the end of April at Oulton Hall, close to Leeds. The Future of Automation event will bring together customers, leading manufacturers, […]
LC Automation is heading to Machine Building North and bringing hands-on demos of smart automation in action. As the UK’s only distributor of IAI, LC Automation will showcase a fantastic range of electrical actuators and Cartesian robots – perfect for machine builders looking for solutions that are easy to specify, install and use. Visitors will […]
SMS Machine Automation, based in Barnsley, is celebrating 25 years in automation. With over two decades of experience in motion control, the company offers support at every stage of your automation journey, including design, build, integration, programming and component supply across all industries. SMS has recently expanded into the education sector with the Mini Factory […]
ABB Robotics will be holding an Open Day at its Milton Keynes Customer Experience Centre on Thursday, 15 May, highlighting the benefits offered by the latest robotic and machine automation technologies. Featuring live demonstrations, interactive sessions and expert insights, the event will show how automation is opening possibilities for transformation and growth across industries in […]
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 […]
Motion plastics specialist launches humanoid robot
igus has reached €1.105 billion in sales, increasing the number of active customers by 5%. And it is launcing a new record number of motion plastics products for 2025, with some 277 innovations showcasing a variety of new lubrication-free plastic products under the slogan ‘GO ZERO Lubrication’. These include PTFE-free materials, a complete energy chain […]
AI helps more companies access robotics
igus has improved its RBTX.co.uk platform with an Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbot. This interactive consultant is designed to help companies with limited experience and technical knowledge of robotics to quickly and safely assemble low-cost automation solutions that will boost their competitiveness. Many companies know that automation offers enormous potential to meet the challenges of a […]
In the ever-changing landscape of automation, the term ‘collaborative robot’ (or cobot) has often been used to describe robots designed to work safely alongside humans. However, recent updates to the ISO 10218-2:2025 standard have shifted the focus from the robot itself to the application in which it operates. As highlighted by ‘The Robot Queen’ and […]
MiniTec brings robot to Design & Engineering Expo
At Design and Engineering Expo 2025, scheduled for 4-5 June, MiniTec UK will showcase innovative solutions at stand F60. Highlights include a Techman robot demonstration, a comprehensive display of aluminium profiles, the ICAD Assembler station, workstations, and examples of their cutting-edge conveyor systems. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore MiniTec’s aluminium profiles up close, […]
OMRON establishes dedicated robotics organisation
OMRON has announced the creation of a dedicated global robotics organisation. This strategic step reflects OMRON’s continued commitment to robotics as a core part of its value proposition and an essential pillar of its complete end-to-end automation solutions. The new robotics organisation will operate alongside OMRON’s automation business, allowing both to complement and reinforce one […]
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Flexible, hygienic and process-safe gripper
Constructed in hygienic design, the new mGrip finger gripper from Schmalz fulfils the highest cleanliness standards. Thanks to its unique geometry, it picks up delicate products such as vegetables or baked goods precisely and gently. This enables food manufacturers to automate their handling tasks with process reliability. Sensitive surfaces, sometimes soft and sometimes fragile, rather […]
SCARA robot withstands cleaning procedures
With attributes that include an ISO Class 5 cleanroom rating, IP65 protection rating, food-grade lubricant and anti-rust bolts, the new FANUC SR-12iA/C is the perfect solution for food plants and cleanrooms. In fact, any material handling, assembly, inspection or picking/packaging application that requires a cleaning procedure will benefit from this strong food-grade SCARA robot. Alongside […]
Discover the future of beverage palletising
Join Robotiq for a webinar on 20 February exploring how a wine manufacturer overcame manual palletising challenges with a 3-day deployment and 14-month ROI cobot palletising solution. Recognising that end-of-line palletising can be a bottleneck in the wine industry, Raumland turned to Robotiq’s palletising solution to streamline its process. The webinar will highlight how Raumland reduced […]