At MachineBuilding.live, the Scorpion Vision team will be demonstrating the latest innovations in machine vision. Specifically, the company will be demonstrating a new range of smart cameras from HIK Robot that offer unprecedented image processing capabilities utilising the best optical solutions that intelligently negate the effect of reflective surfaces. The HIK Robot Smart Camera range […]
Join Routeco at this year’s MachineBuilding.Live in the Active area, where the company will unveil its cutting-edge Unified Controller robot demonstration cell. Witness first-hand the synergy of Rockwell Automation’s software and hardware, brought to life through Routeco’s dynamic exhibit. The demonstration cell features a Comau SCARA robot seamlessly interacting with an independent cart technology track […]
OMRON will showcase the smarter, faster, more efficient future of manufacturing at this year’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’s largest event for the processing equipment, packaging machinery, industrial robots, and machine vision system sector. It will […]
binder has launched an M8 12-pin circular connector. This product complements the existing M8 series and sets new standards for applications in robotics applications, particularly in terms of miniaturisation, flexibility, and performance. Modern machines and automation systems are becoming smaller and more powerful. To design devices efficiently, all components, including connectors, must take up as […]
Beckhoff has introduced TcRobot, a generic software library providing robot functionality to PLC users. It simplifies integration of any robotic arm into the Beckhoff ecosystem by providing a common set of functionalities to PLC developers which decreases integration time of new robotic arms. Beckhoff’s philosophy has always been to shift control functionality from specific hardware […]
The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) and University of Birmingham have founded a West Midlands RAS cluster as a catalyst to unlock the robotics and automation capabilities of the UK. Its intention is to connect various communities and lead to much greater utilisation of Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) throughout industry. Professor Mike Wilson, Chief Automation […]
Following the success of this year’s Automation UK, the show organiser, Automate UK, is delighted to announce that next year’s event will be significantly bigger than before. The previously co-located Machine Vision Conference (MVC), now known as Vision UK, will be fully integrated into Automation UK upon its return to the CBS Arena in Coventry […]
ASTM International’s robotics, automation, and autonomous systems committee (F45) has approved the formation of a new subcommittee on applications (F45.07). The subcommittee is a response to the expanding use of robotics and automation throughout many industry sectors. The goal of the new subcommittee is to provide a place where a variety of industries can come […]
Schneider Electric has announced the launch of its Schneider Electric Training programme in the UK and Ireland (UK&I). Schneider Electric’s vision in the UK&I is to create a best-in-class approach to training, unifying specialist academies, courses and digital campuses into a holistic offering – Schneider Electric Training. The move is in response to the chronic […]
Automate UK announces that Machine Vision Conference (MVC) has been rebranded to Vision UK and in future will be incorporated within Automation UK. This will make it the UK’s largest show dedicated to industrial automation, robotics and machine vision solutions. The annual show will return to the CBS Arena in Coventry between 7-8 May 2025. […]
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 […]