This year Igus will once again present the ROIBOT (Return on Investment in Robotics) Award, recognising the most creative applications. The judges are looking for projects that have achieved a quick return on investment using Igus Low Cost Automation and drylin drive axes. The winners will receive a robotics package of their choice worth up […]
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, […]
Robotic pick and place applications are becoming increasingly popular within companies wanting to automate processes. These could be anything from simple movements to complex actions, but fundamentally they all need the same thing: to be smooth running. In this new video you can see how Igus products ranging from energy chains to linear gantries all […]
Manual palletising is repetitive, boring and physically demanding but in lower throughput applications with frequent changes of box and pallet sizes, automating the process can seem daunting. This is precisely the situation easily addressed by the new Robotiq PE Series palletiser from RARUK Automation. With its strong emphasis on simple installation and configuration, it empowers […]
ABB is adding two new robot families to its portfolio of large robots for complex manufacturing applications. Offering enhanced speed, accuracy, flexibility, and a more robust design including integrated process cabling, ABB says its IRB 5710 and 5720 robots deliver increased productivity and enhanced performance with higher uptime for applications including electric vehicle (EV) manufacture, […]
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 […]
With their SNAP IN connection technology, versatile modular construction and ultrafast ex-works delivery for both standard and customised versions, Weidmüller says its new OMNIMATE 4.0 connectors set new standards for speed and convenience, giving users a decisive competitive advantage. The two-part connectors are designed for wire-to-board applications and are available with up to twelve poles. […]
If there is one area where applications are becoming ever-more complex, it’s safety engineering. Euchner has not only kept up with this trend with its Multifunctional Gate Box (MGB) safety door system, but has gone a step further by employing modular design to make its latest version, the MGB2 Modular, fully customisable for maximum optimisation. […]
Mouser Electronics has announced its continued sponsorship of the FIRST Robotics Competition, which inspires innovation and fosters well-rounded life capabilities in tens of thousands of young people every year. During the 2020 FIRST Robotics Competition season, nearly 100,000 students on more than 3,900 teams from all over the world participated to learn, discover and solve […]
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 […]
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 […]