WHN Technologies was the winner of the ROBOTICS AWARD 2016 at the Hannover Messe. The news was announced by Olaf Lies, Minister of Economic Affairs, Labour and Transport for the German state of Lower Saxony, during the official prize-giving ceremony at Hannover Messe. This prestigious award has been presented since 2011 on behalf of Hannover […]
The Drives & Controls exhibition ran with a robot theme for 2016, which suited Mitsubishi Electric down to the ground as the company’s range of extremely dextrous robots was out in force at the show. Demonstrating various high-speed pick and place applications within confined spaces, MELFA robots from Mitsubishi Electric showed how repeat tasks could […]
Comau will be exhibiting its range of Racer robots at MACH 2016, describing it as a world-class robot that doesn’t skimp on style. The company claims the Racer3 and Racer 999 Safe offer unmatched pace and movement fluidity, and says that Racer robots deliver optimal efficiency and technological excellence wrapped up in a sharp new […]
STARTUP WORLD – part of the AUTOMATICA 2016 trade fair in Munich, Germany – will offer thriving startup companies active in industry automation and service robotics the opportunity to present at a leading international exhibition. Startups are at the centre of technological innovation. Their developments improve existing products, and also drive the formation of entirely […]
Festo be introducing its modular handling platform at the Hannover Fair 2016 for small scale handling applications, which is a ready-to-operate system allowing automation users to considerably reduce costs and time-to-market. It is particularly suited to electronics and light assembly as well as for laboratory automation, enabling precise curved travel paths to be created for […]
MACH is the outstanding showcase for advances in the manufacturing industry, and is organised by the Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA). The biennial exhibition brings together all the best innovations and latest developments to come from the manufacturing technologies sector under one roof. Below is a summary of some of the most interesting developments on show. […]
For the first time in the UK, visitors to the MACH event will see the FANUC CR35iA – a heavy lifting collaborative robot which enables humans and machines to work together without the need for safety fences. The robot, which can lift up to 35 kg, is the first of many collaborative robots to be […]
Visitors to the SICK stand at MACH 2016 (stand 5969) are promised a glimpse of the future of industrial safety, with demonstrations of the new DFS60S Pro safety encoder, microScan3 safety laser scanner and deTec4 Prime safety light curtain, all designed to increase uptime and efficiency in automated production and warehousing environments through more dynamic […]
Gesipa is bringing a new integrated robotic blind rivet nut setting tool to MACH 2016. The FireRex is suited to installation into applications such as assembly cells, semi-automatic workstations and can even be integrated into robotic applications.It allows greater flexibility due to the external pressure transmitter enabling the setting of blind rivet nuts at almost […]
On Stand 5024 in Hall 5 at MACH, Schunk will be inviting the manufacturing industry to review a host of new products that will receive their UK exhibition premiere at MACH, whilst industry experts will be discussing Schunk’s technology that meets the criteria of Industry 4.0. As the industry benchmark in automation, Schunk recently received […]
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 […]