Bosch Rexroth has posted a video providing a tour of its stand at the 2022 Hannover Messe. Here you can see how the company is unlocking the future of factory automation. Highlights include the company’s ctrlX AUTOMATION platform which it says surmounts the classic boundaries between machine control, the IT world and the Internet of […]
PPMA Total Show 2022, the UK’s largest processing and packaging machinery, robotics and industrial vision event, is returning to the NEC Birmingham this autumn, and will take place from 27th to 29th September. The three-day event will provide a platform for innovation and live demonstrations of production machinery, act as a central hub for networking, […]
At this year’s Hannover Messe Analog Devices (ADI) will demonstrate its latest solutions driving the digitisation of factory, process and building enterprises. Visitors will be able to explore how ADI technology is bringing intelligence, situational awareness, and connectivity to the factory and beyond. ADI’s stand (Hall 9, Stand H23) will feature live demonstrations across its broad […]
At Automatica in Munich from 21 – 24 June 2022, IDS Imaging Development Systems will focus on the possibilities of modern camera technology with 2D, 3D and artificial intelligence. The combination of industrial image processing and automation enables ground-breaking synergies. This applies in particular to the IDS NXT embedded vision system with AI, which can […]
Pilz Automation Technology is continuing its series of free machinery safety webinars throughout 2022, and on 27 May it will introduce safe radar systems and optoelectronic sensor technology for greater productivity. Safety, user friendliness and productivity should all be in harmony when it comes to area guarding of plant and machinery. When people require frequent […]
Visitors to stand 4 at the UKIVA Machine Vision Conference on 28 April 2022 will see how Scorpion Vision’s stereo vision and neural network solution, the Scorpion 3D Neural Camera, can elevate the presentation of retail packaged fresh produce to unprecedented levels. Demonstrations on harvested vegetables will show how Scorpion Vision is pushing the envelope […]
Motion technology specialist, LG Motion will be exhibiting at the Design Engineering Expo 2022 (8 – 9 June at the NEC, Birmingham). A highlight of the LG Motion stand (H34) will be a conveyor system equipped with a collaborative robot, showcasing the automation innovation. Collaborative robots (cobots) are efficient, cost-effective additions to a production line, […]
With just under three months to go until Automatica, which will be held on the grounds of Messe München from June 21 to 24, one thing is for sure: never before has there been such a wide range of collaborative robots on show. And they are easier to operate than ever. The same also applies […]
At Hannover Messe 2022, Omron will demonstrate the future shape of “i-Automation” – the company’s manufacturing innovation concept – as the direction of manufacturing evolution for the next decade. With a stand design that reflects a real factory floor, Omron will highlight intelligent, integrated, and interactive automation. “Manufacturers around the world need to renew and […]
Universal Robots is hosting a Machine Tending Masterclass event on 26 April at the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) in Sheffield. Attendees can access government funding and all of the expertise required to automate machine tending tasks and transform their operations. Manufacturers across all industries are invited to meet with Universal Robots, UR+ partners, CNC […]
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 […]
Collaborative robotic solutions for CONVERGING project
Comau is contributing to the European Union’s CONVERGING project, which aims to advance smart and reconfigurable production systems to meet the challenges of modern manufacturing. By integrating collaborative robots, autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs), artificial intelligence and human operators, CONVERGING seeks to create human-centric production systems that can perceive, reason, adapt, collaborate and innovate. As part […]
Delta showcases robot solutions at SPS 2025
Delta will showcase its latest industrial automation solutions and collaborative robotics (cobots) at SPS – Smart Production Solutions 2025. A major highlight is the new set of SIL3-certified safety modules with FSoE support to the AX5 platform for distributed safety control for human-machine collaboration in warehouse and logistics, woodworking, packaging, and food and beverage applications. […]
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 […]
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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 […]