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		<title>Robotic solutions for packaging machinery</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:40:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[At Interpack 2026, Lenze will demonstrate how increasing complexity in packaging machinery can be mastered with well-engineered drive solutions, intelligent electrification, and engineering tools that place speed and simplicity at the forefront. The demand for ever more powerful machines and increasing regulatory requirements, such as the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), are fundamentally changing [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://www.roboticsupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/260428_lenze_2.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-10692" src="https://www.roboticsupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/260428_lenze_2-300x200.jpg" alt="260428_lenze_2" width="300" height="200" /></a>At Interpack 2026, <a title="Lenze" href="https://www.lenze.com" target="_blank">Lenze</a> will demonstrate how increasing complexity in packaging machinery can be mastered with well-engineered drive solutions, intelligent electrification, and engineering tools that place speed and simplicity at the forefront.</p>
<p>The demand for ever more powerful machines and increasing regulatory requirements, such as the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), are fundamentally changing the rules in the packaging industry. OEMs are under growing pressure to design packaging that is as small, material-efficient, and sustainable as possible &#8211; while maximising space utilisation and flexibility.</p>
<p>What appears to be purely a packaging issue has far-reaching implications for mechanical engineering: such profound changes in packaging require new machine designs. This presents an opportunity to make machines even more compact, flexible, and energy-efficient while ensuring the highest level of precision.</p>
<h4>High-performance packaging machines</h4>
<p>As a specialist in drive and automation technology, Lenze offers application-specific motion control solutions for the packaging machines of tomorrow. At Interpack 2026, Lenze will show how the combination of in-depth application expertise and powerful servo and drive technology enables precise, energy-efficient, and cost-effective solutions for every machine architecture &#8211; from sensorless control to drive solutions for the highest cycle rates.</p>
<p>Open interfaces, integrated safety, and end-to-end engineering also shorten development times, increase system availability, and ensure the flexibility that modern packaging machines demand.</p>
<h4>Cost and energy efficiency</h4>
<p>With its IE5/IE6 drive system, Lenze offers a decentralised solution with servo-like performance. In combination with the Lenze i650 motec frequency inverter, the Motor Drive System achieves IE5/IE6 energy efficiency classes and supports machine optimisation through sensorless positioning and integrated regenerative capability &#8211; helping OEMs process sustainable packaging materials more effectively.</p>
<p>Visitors will also experience how machine architecture can be adapted flexibly and how high dynamics, precise motion, and reduced hardware effort can be optimally combined for modern packaging machines with demanding motion profiles.</p>
<h4>Inline robotics without cycle interruptions</h4>
<p>Another highlight at the booth is a delta robot demonstrating highly precise pick-and-place processes on two rotating tables &#8211; without having to stop them. Through rotary tracking, products are picked up and placed synchronously, eliminating unnecessary cycle times and maximising efficiency.</p>
<p>This is made possible by Lenze’s “Feasible Application Software Toolbox.” Known as “Lenze FAST,” this modular software toolkit enables machines to be implemented faster, in a more structured way, and with significantly less programming effort. The Lenze FAST Robotics Template used in the delta robot significantly reduces engineering effort by parameterising robotics instead of programming them. Users benefit from short cycle times, increased line performance, and a scalable system solution that ensures the highest level of process reliability.</p>
<h4>Easily realise modular packaging machines</h4>
<p>A real eye-catcher at the booth is the Lenze Jonglator: The high-performance motion control system demonstrates how powerful servo inverters handle complex motion requirements while remaining more compact than purely mechanical motion solutions. Thanks to Lenze’s open architecture, modular machines can be planned and implemented much more easily.</p>
<p>Consistent functions and interfaces across controllers, HMIs, and I/Os enable seamless integration. This means motion, logic, and HMI functions are executed reliably and in parallel, even at high cycle rates and with increasing machine complexity.</p>
<h4>Mpac tray former live at the booth</h4>
<p>Under the motto “Motion enabled by Lenze,” Lenze demonstrates on a machine from customer Mpac how machine solution expertise creates real added value: the high-performance tray former processes up to 200 trays per minute and is therefore ideally designed for demanding production environments.</p>
<p>A rotary infeed concept replaces conventional pusher systems and ensures stable, continuous operation at high speeds. Reliable synchronisation and Lenze’s dynamic drive technology ensure this performance over the long term. As a result, Mpac’s tray erector is an ideal example of sophisticated packaging solutions and demonstrates how the complete Lenze portfolio delivers high speeds, precision, and consistent drive performance in demanding packaging processes.</p>
<p>Another advantage of the system is that it replaces conventional plastic trays with environmentally friendly cardboard containers. This supports the industry’s transition toward more sustainable, plastic-free packaging solutions.</p>
<p>Visit the Lenze website for more information</p>
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		<title>Robotics must power the future of UK manufacturing</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 08:00:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[With Packaging Innovations &#38; Empack 2026 just around the corner, Mike Wilson, Chief Automation Officer at the Manufacturing Technology Centre, argues that robotics innovation is key to productivity, resilience and long-term packaging sector growth &#8211; and why a cultural shift is long overdue. As the saying goes, if you’re not moving forwards &#8211; you’re going [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://www.roboticsupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/260113_Easyfairs.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-10354" src="https://www.roboticsupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/260113_Easyfairs-300x225.jpg" alt="260113_Easyfairs" width="300" height="225" /></a>With <a title="Packaging Innovations &amp; Empack" href="https://www.packagingbirmingham.com" target="_blank">Packaging Innovations &amp; Empack 2026</a> just around the corner, Mike Wilson, Chief Automation Officer at the Manufacturing Technology Centre, argues that robotics innovation is key to productivity, resilience and long-term packaging sector growth &#8211; and why a cultural shift is long overdue.</p>
<p>As the saying goes, if you’re not moving forwards &#8211; you’re going backwards. And in a world of increasing global competition, unpredictable costs, and mounting pressure on labour and sustainability, the UK’s manufacturing sector can no longer afford to delay the adoption of robotics and automation. That’s the message from Mike Wilson, one of the UK’s leading authorities on automation, who brings over four decades of experience into his role at the MTC.</p>
<p>At Packaging Innovations &amp; Empack 2026, taking place 11-12 of February at NEC Birmingham, Mike will lead the Automation in Action session. The panel will spotlight how robotics, AI and connected systems are revolutionising packaging operations. But for all the promise, he says, the UK still lags far behind its international peers.</p>
<p>“The truth is, not much has changed in the last 12 months in terms of actual robot adoption numbers,” Mike says. “But what is changing is the mindset. For the first time in decades, the government is signalling that manufacturing matters again.”</p>
<h4>Culture, confidence, and the fear of complexity</h4>
<p>The UK’s historical hesitance to automate isn’t purely down to cost, Mike argues. It’s rooted in a deeper cultural mindset: a “make do and mend” philosophy that undervalues capital investment. SMEs, which make up the vast majority of UK manufacturers, are often cautious and risk averse.</p>
<p>“Many businesses still have this outdated perception that robots are only for big automotive plants,” says Mike. “They think it’s too expensive, too complicated, or not suitable for what they do. But the reality is the opposite &#8211; systems are more affordable and easier to use than ever before.”</p>
<p>That fear is often compounded by gaps in practical knowledge. “Most SME business leaders have never been taught how to buy automation. They don’t know how to write a specification, assess suppliers, or build a business case,” he explains. “We don’t teach that in apprenticeships or business school, and if you’re unfamiliar with the tech and the salesperson across the table knows far more than you do, it’s understandable why people hesitate.”</p>
<p>The solution, he believes, lies in independent, trusted support &#8211; organisations like the MTC who aren’t selling systems but offering impartial guidance, helping businesses start small, upskill gradually, and grow their confidence.</p>
<h4>The people problem: Demographics and attraction</h4>
<p>Another ticking clock is the workforce. “The average age in UK manufacturing is now over 50,” says Mike. “In 10 years, many of those people will have retired. And the next generation doesn’t want to do the same jobs their parents did &#8211; not unless there’s exciting and engaging tech involved.”</p>
<p>It’s easy to see this demographic shift as a threat, but savvy businesses also recognise it as an opportunity. “Younger people are digital natives. They’ve grown up with tech and they expect to use it at work. If we want to attract them into manufacturing, we have to build the kind of workplaces they want to be part of &#8211; automated, digital, connected,” says Mike.</p>
<p>Automation, when done right, doesn’t replace jobs, it redefines them. From factory line programming to process monitoring, a new category of roles is emerging that blends operational oversight with digital skills. This also opens the door to a more diverse workforce.</p>
<p>“Historically, engineering has been male dominated. But the skillsets needed in future &#8211; analytical thinking, digital fluency, system control &#8211; are completely gender neutral. There’s no reason women shouldn’t be leading this shift too.”</p>
<h4>Don’t automate the bottleneck</h4>
<p>When companies finally decide to automate, Mike has a word of warning: start smart. “One of the major mistakes we see businesses make is trying to automate the hardest job first; the biggest bottleneck. But there’s a learning curve. If it’s your biggest headache now, chances are it’ll be your biggest headache in automation too.”</p>
<p>Instead, he advises starting with simple, repetitive tasks that free up skilled people to focus on more valuable work. Palletising, line loading, transferring &#8211; these are ideal starting points. “A robot might not be faster than a person, but it’s consistent. It doesn’t stop for lunch or lose focus at 3pm. That stability is where the gains come from.”</p>
<h4>AI, embedded intelligence, and what’s next</h4>
<p>AI is already making its way into automation systems. Not in the form of humanoid robots, but as embedded intelligence that improves robot performance, simplifies programming, and enables predictive maintenance. “AI’s already here. It just doesn’t wear a badge,” Mike says. “And while some of the hype &#8211; especially around humanoids &#8211; will settle down, AI will absolutely continue to play a growing role in packaging and manufacturing.”</p>
<p>By enhancing flexibility, improving diagnostics, and lowering the barrier to entry, AI will make automation more accessible to more businesses &#8211; but that also means strategy is critical.</p>
<p>“Think about your end goal. Where do you want to be in five or ten years? Build your automation roadmap around that, including the training and investment you’ll need. Don’t bolt it on as an afterthought.”</p>
<h4>Packaging’s productivity challenge</h4>
<p>For the packaging industry, the opportunity is especially clear. Fast-moving, high-volume, and labour-intensive by nature, packaging operations are ideal candidates for automation. And yet, the sector still faces the same barriers: skills gaps, investment fears, and cultural resistance.</p>
<p>“If we haven’t started to change by 2030, we’re in trouble,” Mike says. “Productivity is the route to competitiveness &#8211; it lets you pay better wages, attract talent, and justify investment. Automation is the lever that unlocks all of that.”</p>
<p>Mike will be chairing ‘Automation in Action: Robotics as the engine for packaging agility’ at Packaging Innovations &amp; Empack 2026, 11-12 February at NEC Birmingham. Bringing together key voices sharing insight and perspective on today’s hottest packaging and manufacturing topics, it’s set to be an unmissable edition of the show.</p>
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		<title>PACE offers gateway to lifetime peace of mind</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 08:04:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[PACE Mechanical Handling is guaranteeing fresh produce and potato packers using its robotic and automated end-of-line packing solutions complete peace of mind with the introduction of AI-powered functionality. As of this month, PACE is incorporating artificial intelligence and free performance monitoring into the HMI on all of its machines. The artificial intelligence within the &#8216;Gateway&#8217; [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://www.roboticsupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/250801_Pace.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-9958" src="https://www.roboticsupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/250801_Pace-300x225.jpg" alt="250801_Pace" width="300" height="225" /></a><a title="Pace Mechanical Handling" href="https://www.robotpalletizing.co.uk" target="_blank">PACE Mechanical Handling</a> is guaranteeing fresh produce and potato packers using its robotic and automated end-of-line packing solutions complete peace of mind with the introduction of AI-powered functionality.</p>
<p>As of this month, PACE is incorporating artificial intelligence and free performance monitoring into the HMI on all of its machines.</p>
<p>The artificial intelligence within the &#8216;Gateway&#8217; monitors various wearing components within PACE&#8217;s robots, stitchers, weighers and palletisers and issues an alert by text or email if a loss of performance is detected, signalling that maintenance might be required.</p>
<p>&#8220;For many years, we have offered remote access as an optional feature to our customers, but now with advances in technology, we have decided to include the Gateway feature as standard,&#8221; says Nick Cesare, director of PACE Mechanical Handling. &#8220;Unlike some other companies involved in end-of-line automation, we are offering Gateway functionality completely free of charge to people buying brand new lines from us for the duration of their ownership of the system.”</p>
<p>PACE&#8217;s automated end-of-line packing and palletising solutions are particularly popular in the fresh produce industry, with the company completing more than 100 installations on farms, packhouses and processing factories.</p>
<p>Established in 1996, PACE uses four core products to develop reliable, efficient, and cost-effective automated packaging and palletising solutions: the Gemini twin-head weigher, Orion Weigher, Orion Weigher and sack placer, and the CBC sack placer and stitcher line.</p>
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		<title>See robotic bottling and filling in action</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 07:50:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[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&#8217;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 [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://www.roboticsupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/250801_Omron_2.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-9942" src="https://www.roboticsupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/250801_Omron_2-300x300.jpg" alt="250801_Omron_2" width="300" height="300" /></a><a title="Omron" href="https://industrial.omron.co.uk/en/home" target="_blank">OMRON</a> 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.</p>
<p>You&#8217;ll be able to see how OMRON’s customised automation solutions improve production speed and precision, while accommodating various bottle sizes and shapes.</p>
<p>To be held at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Birmingham, from 23-25 September, PPMA 2025 is the UK’s largest event for the processing equipment, packaging machinery, industrial robots, and machine vision system sector. Thousands of visitors are expected to attend, to see cutting-edge solutions from more than 350 exhibitors, listen to multiple free talks from industry experts, and make the most of countless networking opportunities.</p>
<p>OMRON has arranged a packed schedule of demonstrations across the three days of the show, all designed to help organisations overcome the practical challenges of embracing the future of manufacturing, today.</p>
<p>Stuart Coulton, marketing manager UK&amp;I, said: “Digital enablement is about making factories and processes more efficient. Yet while the technology, and its potential, is evolving fast, adoption is not always straightforward.</p>
<p>“At PPMA this year, we want to help our customers understand how to put theory into practice. That’s why we will be showcasing the power of condition-based monitoring, demonstrating easy-to-scale sensor technology, and explaining how to overcome the biggest challenges to implementation: bridging the gap between IT and OT, and combatting data overwhelm.”</p>
<p>OMRON will be based at stand B34, where highlights will include a demonstration of the power of sensor-driven technology. Join the team to learn:</p>
<ul>
<li>how sensor-driven technology can provide the framework for condition-based monitoring, helping factories to avoid unplanned downtime and extend the life of equipment;</li>
<li>how installing even a small number of sensors in the production line can generate the data facilities need to drive efficiencies and productivity;</li>
<li>how to collect, analyse, and use sensor data to guide production decisions;</li>
<li>how to rationalise and optimise sensor use;</li>
<li>how to bridge the gap between IT and OP functions.</li>
</ul>
<p>In addition, the stand will also showcase a range of OMRON’s industry-leading solutions:</p>
<ul>
<li>VHV5 code reader: This advanced code reading technology offers rapid set up and high-quality, high-resolution imaging, as well as a code grading system that enables operators to detect printer degradation ahead of time;</li>
<li>NX5 controller: OMRON’s visual inspection and automated playback can detect defects in uniform background objects, enabling automatic, human eye-like quality control without complicated set up;</li>
<li>Digimarc digital watermarking: Prevent mismatched components and mislabelled products with digital watermarking, increasing production speed and efficiency while streamlining the distribution and fulfilment of packaged goods;</li>
<li>Sysmac Studio:  The first industry integrated development environment, bringing logic, motion, robotics, human-machine interface (HMI), vision, sensing, safety and 3D Simulation into one single platform.</li>
</ul>
<p>The OMRON team will also be on hand throughout to provide information and answer questions about the company’s products – and their role in the future of manufacturing.</p>
<p>Visit the OMRON website for more information</p>
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		<title>Comau unveils new family of collaborative robots</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 10:40:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Comau announced the worldwide launch of MyCo, its new family of collaborative robots, at Automatica 2025. The MyCo lineup features six distinct cobot models with payload capacities ranging from 3 kg to 15 kg, specifically designed to meet the growing global demand for versatile, safe and easy-to-use collaborative automation. The highly intuitive and streamlined design [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://www.roboticsupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/250627_Comau.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-9856" src="https://www.roboticsupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/250627_Comau-300x225.jpg" alt="250627_Comau" width="300" height="225" /></a>Comau announced the worldwide launch of MyCo, its new family of collaborative robots, at Automatica 2025. The MyCo lineup features six distinct cobot models with payload capacities ranging from 3 kg to 15 kg, specifically designed to meet the growing global demand for versatile, safe and easy-to-use collaborative automation.</p>
<p>The highly intuitive and streamlined design of MyCo cobots allows seamless integration into dynamic environments, making them ideal for warehousing, intralogistics, packaging, arc welding and light assembly &#8211; key sectors identified as part of Comau’s ongoing diversification strategy.</p>
<p>The robust yet lightweight construction supports easy relocation and redeployment, while the IP66 protection ensures reliable performance even in demanding conditions. The new cobots are also fitted with advanced safety features, six degrees of freedom and best-in-class precision with intuitive programming capabilities. The six distinct models feature payloads from 3-15 kg and a reach between 590mm to 1300mm.</p>
<p>In addition to expanding its vast robotics portfolio, the new MyCo robot family embodies Comau’s ongoing commitment to delivering highly accessible and easy to use automation for a wide spectrum of industries. By leveraging its extensive industrial robotics expertise and cutting-edge technology, Comau is bringing its powerful automation solutions to a broader array of industries and in doing so, is helping companies of all sizes reduce integration complexity and improve productivity.</p>
<p>Comau’s vision for collaborative robotics gives an industrial perspective to human-robot collaboration, emphasising the critical role of incorporating application and process know-how within the design parameters. More importantly, Comau’s comprehensive robot portfolio grants customers access to the best choice between industrial, collaborative or a combination of the two robots, for their particular needs. All this is further complemented by Comau’s vision systems and IoT expertise, as well as its strategic partnerships with leading end-effector brands.</p>
<p>“With the launch of our new MyCo robot family, Comau is taking yet another concrete step in accelerating our powerful diversification strategy,” said Stefania Ferrero, Chief Marketing Officer at Comau. “We estimate that the global collaborative robotics market should see a CAGR of 15% (2024 to 2028). This is fuelled by a growing demand in non-traditional sectors such as food &amp; beverage, pharmaceuticals, renewable energy and logistics, in addition to the increased adoption by small and medium-sized enterprises. MyCo is a cost-effective and versatile response to these trends, as each of the six models allows us to deliver a highly flexible, user-friendly, and transportable solution that supports safe and efficient operations in dynamic environments.”</p>
<p>Visit the Comau website for more information</p>
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		<title>Optimising packaging efficiency</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 08:46:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[RARUK Automation will be showcasing a range of solutions designed to optimise packaging efficiency at the PPMA Total Show, 23-25 September 2025 at the NEC in Birmingham. At the show, held every three years, RARUK Automation will be highlighting collaborative robot (cobot) palletising, mobile robots and AI vision. On stand D72, RARUK Automation will be [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://www.roboticsupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/250624_RAR.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-9850" src="https://www.roboticsupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/250624_RAR-300x225.jpg" alt="250624_RAR" width="300" height="225" /></a><a title="RARUK Automation" href="https://www.rarukautomation.com" target="_blank">RARUK Automation</a> will be showcasing a range of solutions designed to optimise packaging efficiency at the PPMA Total Show, 23-25 September 2025 at the NEC in Birmingham. At the show, held every three years, RARUK Automation will be highlighting collaborative robot (cobot) palletising, mobile robots and AI vision.</p>
<p>On stand D72, RARUK Automation will be demonstrating the PE Series Palletising Solution from Robotiq. The solution was designed specifically for the Universal Robots range of 6-axis cobot arms and there are a variety of options to suit different UR models. For this demonstration, the palletising solution will be paired with the newly upgraded UR12e. With a recently improved payload capacity of 12.5 kg/ 27.5 lbs, this model has a reach of 1300 mm / 51.2 in whilst maintaining a compact footprint.</p>
<p>With many manufacturers struggling with labour shortages, robotic palletising enables workers to be re-allocated to higher value, safer tasks. This eliminates the risk of RSI associated with manual palletising. Robotiq’s full range of palletising solutions are fast to set up, easy to scale and do not require annual software licencing fees.</p>
<h4>Material handling with mobile robots</h4>
<p>Working in collaboration with the palletising cell on stand D72, the MiR600 from Mobile Industrial Robots will be transporting the pallet once loaded. This showcases how workflows can be completely automated in real-life applications and how different robotic solutions can work together. The MiR600 can move 600 kg payloads autonomously at a speed of 2m/s in demanding environments. The AMR is IP52 rated, with an ability to withstand dust and fluids. Offering enhanced worker safety due to multi-sensor systems and cameras that feed data into an advanced planning algorithm, the MiR600 meets ISO 3691-4 safety standards.</p>
<p>Another mobile robot on RARUK Automation’s stand will be the ER-FLEX, created by Enabled Robotics. The robot combines a MiR250 mobile robot base with a Universal Robots cobot arm mounted on top (there are a range of UR models to choose from). This mobile cobot can be used for transporting and handling materials, saving valuable worker time and improving productivity. The ER-FLEX can be used for 20 hours a day, or around the clock with a smart layout.</p>
<h4>AI vision for packing</h4>
<p>Completing the range of demonstrations on RARUK Automation’s stand will be an AI vision application, using Cambrian Vision on a UR5e. The vision system works by capturing images with a 3D camera mounted on the robot arm, which are then routed through an AI model and 3D co-ordinates are returned for any pickable parts. The UR robot will then move to pick the part and pack it in a uniform orientation. Cambrian Vision offers prediction times of 0.2 seconds. The vision system can detect difficult part materials such as shiny metals and transparent plastics. The AI technology enables the system to work in a range of challenging artificial and natural lighting conditions.</p>
<p>The PPMA Total Show 2025 promises to highlight the very latest in machinery, robotics, vision systems and automation all under one roof. On stand D72, visitors will have the chance to see innovative collaborative robot technology in action and ask any questions they may have. Whether it is packing, palletising or material handling there are a range of scalable, intelligent solutions available from trusted automation distributor RARUK Automation.</p>
<p>Visit the RARUK Automation website for more information</p>
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		<title>2024 PPMA Show hailed as a huge success</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Oct 2024 12:49:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The PPMA Show, the UK&#8217;s leading event for processing and packaging machinery, including industrial automation and machine vision systems, has once again been acclaimed as a great success. Established more than 35 years ago, the renowned exhibition welcomed thousands of visitors over the course of its three-days at the NEC Birmingham. The event offered visitors [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.roboticsupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/241010_PPMA.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-9119" src="http://www.roboticsupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/241010_PPMA-300x225.jpg" alt="241010_PPMA" width="300" height="225" /></a>The <a title="PPMA Show" href="https://www.ppmashow.co.uk" target="_blank">PPMA Show</a>, the UK&#8217;s leading event for processing and packaging machinery, including industrial automation and machine vision systems, has once again been acclaimed as a great success.</p>
<p>Established more than 35 years ago, the renowned exhibition welcomed thousands of visitors over the course of its three-days at the NEC Birmingham. The event offered visitors the opportunity to experience a complete production line from start-to-finish.</p>
<p>The exhibition hall was busy from the moment the doors opened until the show finished, providing a perfect platform for visitors to observe the latest cutting-edge technologies and solutions, exciting live demonstrations and product launches, as well as top up their knowledge with hours of free expert seminars.</p>
<p>This year&#8217;s show was made extra special by the well-known broadcaster, entrepreneur and writer, Gregg Wallace &#8211; who spent a day at the show as he went &#8216;Inside the Exhibition&#8217; &#8211; interviewing exhibitors to gain their insight. These recordings will be available soon online.</p>
<p>The PPMA Show, which is owned and organised by Automate UK, gave visitors the chance to see how the of state-of-the-art solutions on display could improve the efficiency of their own businesses, giving them key competitive advantages over their competitors.</p>
<p>The show boasted an impressive line-up of more than 350 exhibitors &#8211; including over 100 new exhibitors. These companies showcased their cutting-edge solutions spanning the full spectrum of the manufacturing industry, including pharmaceuticals, food, beverages, building materials, pet care, microbrewers and distillers.</p>
<p>Informing their decision-making before investing, visitors held face-to-face conversations with exhibiting experts, gaining guidance on the suitability and benefits the various innovative solutions can bring to their businesses.</p>
<p>Exhibitors included many well-known companies in the sector, such as: Packaging Automation, PFM, Holmach, Keymac, Omori, Wipotec, Somic, Markem-Imaje, Ilapak, Bizerba, Ulma, Beckhoff, Schur Star Systems, Ilpra, Sidel, and JBT Proseal.</p>
<p>Scott McKenna, Chief Operating Officer at Automate UK said: &#8220;The PPMA Show has consistently been the premier destination in the UK for exploring technology across the entire processing and packaging industry. Our main challenge as organisers is to ensure the exhibition evolves and stays relevant to the high-calibre visitors we are proud to attract each year.</p>
<p>&#8220;This year, we can confidently say, we exceeded our own expectations, with an outstanding turnout of attendees eager to invest in the remarkable range of innovative technologies showcased at the event.&#8221;</p>
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		<title>Beckhoff UK to showcase advanced automation solutions</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Sep 2024 14:52:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Automation and control technology specialist Beckhoff UK will exhibit at the PPMA Show at the NEC, Birmingham from 24-26 September, 2024. The company will be on stand F40, showcasing how machine builders and control engineers can implement modular, flexible layouts in their machinery and setups. A key highlight at the stand will be the showcase [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.roboticsupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/240909_Beckhoff.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-9048" src="http://www.roboticsupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/240909_Beckhoff-300x225.jpg" alt="240909_Beckhoff" width="300" height="225" /></a>Automation and control technology specialist <a title="Beckhoff UK" href="https://www.beckhoff.co.uk/" target="_blank">Beckhoff UK</a> will exhibit at the PPMA Show at the NEC, Birmingham from 24-26 September, 2024. The company will be on stand F40, showcasing how machine builders and control engineers can implement modular, flexible layouts in their machinery and setups.</p>
<p>A key highlight at the stand will be the showcase of Beckhoff&#8217;s &#8216;One PC for All Packaging Processing Steps&#8217; solution. This approach leverages Beckhoff&#8217;s powerful Industrial PC (IPC) platform, which consolidates all packaging processing steps into a single, unified system. This is a significant advancement for production managers and control engineers who are seeking to streamline operations and reduce system complexity.</p>
<p>By integrating tasks such as motion control, vision, robotics and data handling into one centralised PC, Beckhoff eliminates the need for multiple specialised controllers, thereby simplifying the architecture and reducing costs. This unified platform not only enhances performance but also ensures greater synchronisation across all stages of the packaging process, leading to higher throughput and improved product quality.</p>
<p>In addition, Beckhoff UK will also showcase its stainless-steel automation components, specifically designed for industries with stringent hygiene requirements. These components are ideal for the food and pharmaceutical sectors where maintaining cleanliness is crucial. The robust, corrosion-resistant design of Beckhoff&#8217;s stainless steel range ensures reliable operation in harsh environments while also facilitating easy cleaning. This contributes to reduced downtime and compliance with industry regulations, offering significant benefits to both machine builders and production managers.</p>
<p>Another focal point of Beckhoff&#8217;s exhibit will be the MX-System, a revolutionary modular automation platform that does away with traditional control cabinets. This system integrates all necessary automation functions into a compact, IP67-rated design which can be mounted directly onto machines. For machine builders, this represents a breakthrough in reducing installation time and cost, while also providing unparalleled flexibility in machine layout. The modularity of the MX-System allows for easy reconfiguration, making it an ideal solution for industries that need to adapt quickly to changing production demands or new product lines.</p>
<p>&#8220;Both the manufacturing and packaging industries are currently navigating a period of rapid change, driven by a need for greater flexibility, efficiency and precision in operations,&#8221; said Mark Richards, sales manager at Beckhoff UK. &#8221;</p>
<p>As consumer demands evolve and regulatory requirements become more stringent, it&#8217;s important for companies to adopt technologies that can seamlessly integrate all aspects of production. Our solutions at PPMA 2024 are designed to empower machine builders and control engineers to meet these challenges head-on, providing them with the tools they need to streamline processes and enhance product quality.&#8221;</p>
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		<title>Smarter, faster and more efficient manufacturing</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Aug 2024 07:54:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[OMRON will showcase the smarter, faster, more efficient future of manufacturing at this year&#8217;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&#8217;s largest event for the processing equipment, packaging machinery, industrial robots, and machine vision system sector. It will [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.roboticsupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/240805_Omron.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-8955" src="http://www.roboticsupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/240805_Omron-300x225.jpg" alt="240805_Omron" width="300" height="225" /></a><a title="OMRON" href="https://industrial.omron.co.uk/en/home" target="_blank">OMRON</a> will showcase the smarter, faster, more efficient future of manufacturing at this year&#8217;s Packaging Machinery and Manufacturing (PPMA) Show.</p>
<p>To be held at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Birmingham, from 24-26 September, PPMA 2024 is the UK&#8217;s largest event for the processing equipment, packaging machinery, industrial robots, and machine vision system sector. It will bring more than 8,000 visitors, more than 330 exhibitors, and more than 1,500 brands together to discuss the latest innovations across the sector.</p>
<p>OMRON has arranged a packed schedule of events and demonstrations to run over the three days of the show. All will highlight how data, traceability, and robotics can be utilised to build 21st century manufacturing practices and processes.</p>
<p>Sam Tilley, Regional General Manager (UK, Ireland and Nordics) at Omron Industrial Automation Europe said: &#8220;Flexible manufacturing is ushering in the industry&#8217;s biggest shift since Henry Ford imagined the assembly line, making this an extremely exciting time for our industry. Automation, robotics, and data analytics are all playing a crucial role in this transformation, and it is imperative that we understand how these technologies can work synergistically to build the agile, customer need-focused future.</p>
<p>&#8220;PPMA is the UK&#8217;s largest event for the processing equipment, packaging machinery, industrial robots, and machine vision system sector, and we are proud to be part of it.&#8221;</p>
<p>OMRON will be based at stand B34, where highlights will include:</p>
<p><strong>Visual demonstrations: </strong></p>
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<li>How robotic-driven flexible manufacturing can enable rapid format changes with high levels of quality control and traceability;</li>
<li>How capturing and analysing manufacturing data can provide traceability, enhancing quality control and generating actionable insights for informed decision making;</li>
<li>How artificial intelligence (AI) visual inspection can detect defects in uniform background objects, enabling automatic, human eye-like quality control without complicated set up;</li>
<li>How AI visual inspection can work in lockstep with Digimarc digital watermarking to prevent mismatched components and mislabelled products while increasing production speed and efficiency, and streamlining the distribution and fulfilment of packaged goods.</li>
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<p><strong>Product demonstrations:</strong></p>
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<li>OMRON&#8217;s high-speed DELTA robot will demonstrate our pioneering conveyor tracking functionality, for faster and more flexible picking and packaging applications.</li>
</ul>
<p>In addition, there will be a schedule of talks and lectures from some of the leading experts in our field across the three days of the meeting. The main topic areas will be flexible manufacturing and AI in manufacturing, and all talks will be displayed on the 85&#8221; screen at our stand.</p>
<p>The OMRON team will also be on hand throughout to provide information and answer questions about the company&#8217;s products, and how they fit into the evolution of manufacturing.</p>
<p>Visit the OMRON website for more information</p>
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		<title>PPMA Show 2024 opens in September</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 08:08:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Established over 35 years ago, the PPMA Show is recognised as the UK&#8217;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&#8217;s show takes place once again in Hall 5 between 24-26 [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.roboticsupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/240703_PPMA.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-8851" src="http://www.roboticsupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/240703_PPMA-300x225.jpg" alt="240703_PPMA" width="300" height="225" /></a>Established over 35 years ago, the <a title="PPMA Show" href="https://www.ppmashow.co.uk/" target="_blank">PPMA Show</a> is recognised as the UK&#8217;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&#8217;s show takes place once again in Hall 5 between 24-26 September at the NEC in Birmingham.</p>
<p>The show is a fantastic platform to showcase this rapidly growing industry, with over 300 businesses displaying their latest products, services and technologies to the thousands of visitors expected to attend in September. They will be able to discover state-of-the-art solutions in production, manufacturing and packaging. The PPMA Show covers the full spectrum of the industry; from food, beverage and FMCG to micro-breweries and distilleries and pharmaceuticals, and many more.</p>
<p>The show is organised by Automate UK, which comprises the Processing and Packaging Machinery Association (PPMA), British Automation and Robot Association (BARA) and UK Industrial Vision Association (UKIVA). These three specialist trade associations serve over 550 member and affiliate member companies.</p>
<p>The PPMA Show is designed specifically for decision makers including CEOs, MDs, Directors, Managers, and other key staff members who play vital roles within their companies, including engineers, production specialists, designers, buyers, processing specialists, and project managers.</p>
<p>Krzysztof Brylinski, Technical Manager at Ardo said this about last year&#8217;s show: &#8220;I&#8217;ve been here to look for equipment to improve our process. I have found everything I wanted and more, which I can use in my business.&#8221;</p>
<p>This year&#8217;s three-day exhibition is packed with content, providing visitors with plenty to see and explore. Here&#8217;s a flavour of what visitors can expect:</p>
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<li>Live demonstrations of fascinating new machinery in action.</li>
<li>Inspiration and innovative solutions which visitors can integrate into their businesses to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and boost productivity.</li>
<li>A full programme of seminars to learn from the industry experts about the latest trends and innovations and how to apply these to their own business.</li>
<li>Network with industry experts, peers and potential suppliers to share information and gain valuable insights.</li>
<li>Experience the complete production line in action from start to finish, from labelling, filling and packaging to processing, robotics, automation and industrial vision systems.</li>
</ul>
<h4>The &#8216;smart show&#8217;</h4>
<p>The PPMA Show in September will be the &#8216;smart show&#8217; that enables exhibitors and visitors to exchange information via their smart phones. Visitors can scan the QR code on the exhibitors&#8217; stand to access more information about them, such as product and service brochures, catalogues and videos.</p>
<p>Scanning the code also automatically triggers an exchange of contact details meaning visitors and exhibitors can get in touch with each other after the show. Automate UK will soon be launching an app for the show which will streamline the visitors show experience.</p>
<h4>Automate UK Awards 2024</h4>
<p>The Automate UK Awards will take place at a brand-new venue, the Vox, on Wednesday 25 September 2024 which is after day two of the PPMA Show. This fabulous evening is where the industry comes together to celebrate excellence.</p>
<p>Attendees will be treated to a brilliant evening full of entertainment provided by comedian Russell Kane, fabulous music by Boney M, a harpist, a delicious dinner, and a fantastic after dinner party until midnight. There will also be plenty of opportunities for networking with hundreds of industry peers.</p>
<p>Automate UK is excited to announce that the entries for the Automate UK Awards are open. This is a fantastic opportunity for those working in the industry to be in the spotlight and showcase their achievements. They deserve to be recognised for making a real difference and this needs to be shared with the wider audience.</p>
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