Ensuring only the right people are carrying out the right tasks is a crucial part of safeguarding machinery. But how can organisations effectively enforce and manage permissions for machine control or access? Join experts from Fortress Safety for a free webinar focused on “Access Control” and how to configure a Safeguarding Supportive System that authenticates […]
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 […]
Following months of intensive research, the organisers of MachineBuilding.Live have confirmed the expansion of their acclaimed events programme with the addition of an all-new Southern show in 2026. MachineBuilding.South will take place on Wednesday, 8 July 2026, at Sandown Park, near Esher in Surrey. A host of leading industry suppliers have already confirmed their participation, […]
In a world first, Panasonic Factory Solutions will demonstrate a series of next level, automated welding quality improvements using its TAWERS G4 Welding Robot System at Schweissen and Schneiden, in Essen, Germany from 15-19 September 2025. Visitors to the world’s leading trade fair for joining, cutting and surfacing will be able to see how the […]
Camozzi Automation will return to Machine Building Live on 15 October 2025 at the National Agricultural Exhibition Centre, Stoneleigh Park, bringing a host of new products and live demonstrations to Stand 126, including new ranges of grippers for collaborative robots. Recent innovations from Camozzi include: Series CSSP – Pneumatic Collaborative Gripper: Safe, precise, and easy […]
Shibaura Machine is set to exhibit at K Show 2025, the world’s largest plastics and rubber trade fair. At Hall 15, Booth B21, visitors will get an exclusive look at the company’s robotic solutions for injection moulding applications, showcasing the latest in automated plastics manufacturing. A standout feature of Shibaura Machine’s exhibit will be a […]
OMRON will demonstrate the efficiency-driving, productivity-boosting potential of modern manufacturing at this year’s Packaging Machinery and Manufacturing (PPMA) Show, including a live demonstration of robotic bottle filling. You’ll be able to see how OMRON’s customised automation solutions improve production speed and precision, while accommodating various bottle sizes and shapes. To be held at the National […]
Keeping up to speed with current issues, trends and legislation in machinery safety can feel like a constant battle. Thankfully Pilz has developed ‘MACHINERY SAFETY on TOUR‘ to arm you with the knowledge you need to fight back. MACHINERY SAFETY on TOUR (MSoT) is a free one-day interactive and practical session packed with the expertise […]
The UK’s biggest processing and packaging machinery, robotics and industrial vision event, the PPMA Total Show, is set to return to the NEC, Birmingham in September, with the show offering a host of opportunities and brand-new features for attendees. The PPMA Total Show 2025 will take place from 23-25 September, bringing together industry professionals from […]
RealMan Intelligent Technology showcased its latest innovations at automatica 2025, including its AI-powered ECO Series and Embodied Dual-Arm Platforms, designed to empower small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with agile, deployable, and intelligent automation – fully aligned with this year’s themes of Dynamic Automation and Healthtech. RealMan’s technologies are engineered to tackle global labour shortages and enhance […]
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 […]