The Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs is extending its support for the robo.innovate robotics incubator at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and is providing €3.5 million in funding for the next three and a half years. In this funding phase, robotics manufacturer NEURA Robotics is also joining as the important first industry sponsor. Start-ups […]
Cognibotics has announced that a leading global industrial robot manufacturer has placed an order valued at approximately SEK 16 million for its CogniCal robot calibration technology. The order expands the customer’s use of CogniCal in robot production, and reinforces the growing role of calibration in industrial robot manufacturing. CogniCal’s high-accuracy robot performance compensates for geometric […]
UK automation distributor RARUK Automation has announced a new partnership with Danish company Nord Modules. This collaboration will enable RARUK Automation to offer Nord Modules’ complementary autonomous mobile robot (AMR) top modules to its UK customers. Known for supplying collaborative and mobile robots, RARUK Automation has a longstanding partnership with Teradyne Robotics’ company Mobile Industrial […]
Intelligent automation with the Bosch Rexroth VarioFlow plus chain conveyor system and Hitmark Robotics solutions is delivering efficient palletising solutions for the food industry. In the food industry, solutions are in demand that increase efficiency, meet strict hygiene and safety requirements, and enable gentle product transport. Therefore, manufacturers are increasingly investing in modern automation that […]
Presented annually at HANNOVER MESSE by Deutsche Messe, the ROBOTICS AWARD honours innovative robot assisted solutions in the fields of automation and logistics. This year’s award-winning solution features an advanced robotic kitchen that integrates lightweight, compact industrial robots manufactured by FANUC. The FANUC robots are specifically engineered to meet stringent food processing requirements, incorporating specialised […]
At MACH 2026, industrial automation experts FANUC UK will host a LIVE on-stand demonstration of an automated drilling cell developed by Airbus and incorporating FANUC robot technology. The centrepiece of the FANUC UK stand at this year’s MACH exhibition is a robotic drilling system built by Airbus with the support of FANUC. The cell employs […]
Festo has expanded its VTUX valve terminal platform with a series of new functions and connectivity options that give machine builders greater design freedom, improved energy efficiency, and enhanced digital capability. Building on the highly cost-effective VTUX base system, the latest additions include advanced communication via Festo AP, new smart vacuum and I/O options, and […]
PI (Physik Instrumente) announces a new addition to its line of high-performance gantry platforms. The X-365 Precision XY Gantry System is a modular, robust Cartesian gantry solution engineered for demanding industrial automation, semiconductor handling, laser processing, and laboratory automation applications requiring high throughput and exceptional accuracy. The X-365 is a modular, high-performance gantry platform that combines […]
Reactive robotics has delivered enormous efficiency gains for industry. But the technology is reaching its economic limits: systems that only respond to the current state scale speed – but not stability. As process complexity grows, small misjudgements lead to costly downtime. Stuttgart-based AI company Sereact is now introducing Cortex 2.0, a new generation of AI […]
IDEKO, a technology centre with extensive experience in developing advanced manufacturing solutions, is bringing the performance of industrial robots closer to that of precision machine tools for aero-structure manufacture. Composite aero-structures, primarily based on carbon fibre and epoxy resins, are essential in modern aerospace to reduce weight, increase strength, and improve fuel efficiency. Their use […]
Motion plastics and low-cost automation at MACH 2026
igus returns to MACH with a comprehensive range of engineering innovations designed to improve machine reliability, reduce downtime and deliver long‑term cost savings for manufacturers across all industry. With the UK operation based in Northampton, igus develops lubrication‑free motion plastics that replace traditional metal components, increasing performance while eliminating the need for grease and maintenance. […]
RBTX DOBOT partner launch hailed a success
igus UK marks a major milestone in accessible automation with the successful launch of its RBTX partnership with DOBOT Robotics. The event brought together engineers, system integrators, manufacturers and automation specialists to explore how flexible robotic solutions can be deployed quickly and cost-effectively, without the complexity traditionally associated with industrial automation. Live demonstrations showcased collaborative […]
What role does AI play in art?
The River of Light festival in Liverpool showcased ‘Face Value’, a captivating installation co-created by PhD student Emma Brass from the University of Liverpool and Venya Krutikov, co-founder of The Kazimier and Invisible Wind Factory. Blending artificial intelligence, robotics, and visual art, Face Value invites visitors to confront how technology perceives and redefines reality. The […]
Teradyne Robotics launches patent case against JAKA
Teradyne Robotics has initiated a patent infringement case at the Unified Patent Court (UPC) in Copenhagen against a German subsidiary of the Chinese robot company JAKA. The case concerns the alleged infringement of patents – both software and hardware – held by Teradyne Robotic and related to its business unit Universal Robots, the world’s leading […]
Greater reach and flexibility for industrial automation
With Thomson’s Movotrak Cobot Transfer Unit (CTU), Rodriguez is offering a collaborative reach extension for cobots for the first time. The solution extends the workspace by a movable 7th axis and enables a cobot to be deployed at multiple stations within a production line. This allows production processes to be structured more flexibly and robot […]
Regal Rexnord announces collaboration with FANUC
Regal Rexnord has announced a strategic collaboration with robotics and automation leader FANUC to deliver a fully integrated collaborative robotics solution that combines expertise from many of its brands. The solution leverages Thomson linear motion technology alongside Boston Gear gearheads, Huco couplings and Kollmorgen motors and software, enabling FANUC CRX users to deploy the Thomson […]
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Endoline appoints new engineering manager
Endoline Automation has appointed Christopher Tracey as engineering manager, reinforcing the company’s continued investment in its in-house expertise as demand grows for its end-of-line packaging systems in the UK and international markets. Christopher’s appointment reflects Endoline’s continued growth and commitment to investing in its engineering capability. He will lead the engineering team while working alongside […]
Gourmet-food-maker automates packaging process
Rockwell Automation has announced that Cranswick, one of Britain’s leading manufacturers of premium gourmet foods, has commissioned a new robotic end-of-line pick-and-place system using autonox Robotics. Every year, Cranswick produces millions of “pigs-in-blankets” (sausages wrapped in bacon) for the Christmas market. The final stage of the process – picking the sausages off the conveyor belt […]
Universal Robots hosts Food & Beverage Masterclass
The Food & Beverage Masterclass, hosted by Universal Robots in June, 2026 at Riseholme Park in Lincoln, brought together industry professionals for a practical and engaging half-day event focused on end of line automation with collaborative robots (cobots). Designed to give attendees a clear understanding of how automation can be successfully implemented in food and […]