Join Routeco at this year’s MachineBuilding.Live in the Active area, where the company will unveil its cutting-edge Unified Controller robot demonstration cell. Witness first-hand the synergy of Rockwell Automation’s software and hardware, brought to life through Routeco’s dynamic exhibit. The demonstration cell features a Comau SCARA robot seamlessly interacting with an independent cart technology track […]
OMRON will showcase the smarter, faster, more efficient future of manufacturing at this year’s Packaging Machinery and Manufacturing (PPMA) Show. To be held at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Birmingham, from 24-26 September, PPMA 2024 is the UK’s largest event for the processing equipment, packaging machinery, industrial robots, and machine vision system sector. It will […]
Following the success of this year’s Automation UK, the show organiser, Automate UK, is delighted to announce that next year’s event will be significantly bigger than before. The previously co-located Machine Vision Conference (MVC), now known as Vision UK, will be fully integrated into Automation UK upon its return to the CBS Arena in Coventry […]
Automate UK announces that Machine Vision Conference (MVC) has been rebranded to Vision UK and in future will be incorporated within Automation UK. This will make it the UK’s largest show dedicated to industrial automation, robotics and machine vision solutions. The annual show will return to the CBS Arena in Coventry between 7-8 May 2025. […]
With innovations in the 2D, 3D and AI sectors, the IDS is making waves in the image processing market at VISION 2024. Moreover, IDS is introducing a completely new camera category for monitoring applications and, for the first time, prototypes of a self-developed, cost-effective time-of-flight 3D camera. “In October, we will be presenting a large […]
Schneider Electric will be a key Action Arena participant at MachineBuilding.Live 2024. The event takes place on 2 October at the National Motorcycle Museum, and machine builders are invited to come along and witness groundbreaking technology and innovations that are shaping the future of machine building. At the Schneider Electric Action Arena, machine builders, systems […]
Visitor registration is now open for Advanced Engineering, the UK’s annual gathering of engineering and manufacturing professionals. Now in its 15th year and being hosted on October 30 and 31, 2024, Advanced Engineering UK is keeping the same format that reaped success from last year’s exhibition, having received high praise from exhibitors and visitors in […]
Established over 35 years ago, the PPMA Show is recognised as the UK’s largest processing and packaging machinery exhibition. Each September, world-class companies come together to display their latest cutting-edge technologies and solutions in processing and packaging machinery, robotics and industrial vision systems. This year’s show takes place once again in Hall 5 between 24-26 […]
Piab is showcasing its range of vacuum powered products at MachineBuilding.Live. You’ll be able to see the piCOMPACT family up-close, a series of vacuum ejectors utilising Piab’s patented COAX technology. Piab says these ejectors are highly efficient, offering up to three times more flow than conventional ejectors with the same air consumption. Various suction cups […]
SCHUNK, a seasoned expert in engineering solutions with over 70 years of experience, has a portfolio that features more than 11,000 standard components, providing a comprehensive range for your automation projects. SCHUNK is recognised for delivering dependable, high-precision components that meet the demands of various industries. With a commitment to quality and a focus on […]
ChocoMatic comes to life with igus 7th axis
When customers tap a screen to choose their favourite chocolates, Roose Automation’s ‘ChocoMatic’ robot arm travels along a linear track, selects each chocolate, and delivers them without human intervention. Behind this playful, hygienic automation lies a clever piece of engineering: the 7th axis from igus. Roose Automation wanted to give its robot arm the freedom […]
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 […]
ChocoMatic comes to life with igus 7th axis
When customers tap a screen to choose their favourite chocolates, Roose Automation’s ‘ChocoMatic’ robot arm travels along a linear track, selects each chocolate, and delivers them without human intervention. Behind this playful, hygienic automation lies a clever piece of engineering: the 7th axis from igus. Roose Automation wanted to give its robot arm the freedom […]
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 […]
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FANUC robot pairs hygiene with high performance
To meet the growing demand for food and cleanroom applications, FANUC has unveiled the latest model in its LR Mate industrial robot range. The compact and powerful LR Mate 10-11A Food/Clean has a 10kg payload and is compliant with ISO 4 Class cleanrooms. This makes it ideal for use in highly controlled environments across sectors […]
ChocoMatic comes to life with igus 7th axis
When customers tap a screen to choose their favourite chocolates, Roose Automation’s ‘ChocoMatic’ robot arm travels along a linear track, selects each chocolate, and delivers them without human intervention. Behind this playful, hygienic automation lies a clever piece of engineering: the 7th axis from igus. Roose Automation wanted to give its robot arm the freedom […]
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 […]