BARA (the British Automation and Robotics Association) has named Oliver Selby, as its new Chair, taking over from current Chair George Thompson. Oliver, who is currently FANUC UK head of sales, will be supported in his new role by Vice-Chair Rosie Davies from Reeco Automation. As part of Automate UK, BARA’s remit is to promote […]
BARA, the organiser of Automation UK, the UK’s largest automation and robotics show, is pleased to announce Mike Loughran as the second keynote speaker for this year’s show on 18 and 19 June at the CBS Arena in Coventry. In his keynote speech, Mike Loughran, Director of Intelligent Devices, Software & Control Business – EMEA […]
On 23 November 2023 14:00 – 15:00, the British Automation and Robot Association (BARA) will be hosting its next roundtable webinar focused on the question, Why Automate? If you’re thinking about introducing automation into your business, the webinar will delve into the benefits of automation. Session chair Gail Hunt will probe a panel of automation […]
Automation UK, the new exhibition highlighting the importance of robotics and systems integration to the future growth of the UK economy, has revealed the details of the first of the industry experts set to speak at the sell-out event. With just over a month to go until the doors open at the Coventry Building Society […]
Automation UK, the new exhibition highlighting the importance of robotics and systems integration to the future growth of the UK economy, is poised to be a sell-out event as the countdown to the show enters its final weeks. Taking place at the Coventry Building Society Arena, between 20-21 June 2023, the unique event highlights the […]
The next webinar from BARA will provide a starter guide to mobile industrial robot (AMR/AGV) solutions, with advice on successful implementation. Topics will include suitable applications, challenges presented when selecting a solution, key benefits and use with other collaborative technology. The webinar will be held on 15 November 2022 at 2:00pm, with a panel of […]
RMGroup UK (Rees Machinery Group) has become the first integrator in the UK to be accredited under the RIA/BARA Robot Integrators’ Certification Scheme. The leading automated packaging machinery and service company was awarded (26 January 2021) certified status following a successful audit at their headquarters in Newtown (‘Y Drenewydd’), Wales. It required the integrator to […]
BARA (British Automation and Robot Association) has confirmed the date for its next virtual roundtable event on 16 March 2021 (2:30pm, BST). It follows a 2021 report from the International Federation of Robots (IFR) that shows robot density, particularly in Europe, has reached a new high, with 2.7 million robots in factories around the globe. […]
2012 was a record year for Robot sales with 2,476 industrial robots being sold from the major suppliers, but 2013 has almost matched this figure at 95% of last year’s sales with 2,305 units being sold, reports the British Automation and Robot Association (BARA). Once again the automotive and automotive components sectors have been the […]
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 […]
igus introduces new humanoid robot
Humanoid robots are beginning to support industries in various ways, but what do they really bring to the table? Motion plastics specialist, igus is offering its first humanoid robot, ‘Iggy Rob’. According to estimates, 20 million humanoid robots could be in use in industry by 2030. The demand for this technology is increasing rapidly among […]
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 […]
See automation in action at MachineBuilding.Live
As a result of their popularity at the 2024 event, the number of Action Areas at MachineBuilding.Live 2025 has been increased. On these special stands, leading experts from across the machine building and factory automation spectrum will be providing live demonstrations of their latest technologies and innovations. Many of them will be making their UK […]
Vision system combined with robotics
On stand 163 in the Action Area at MachineBuilding.Live, Visicon will highlight the magic that happens when you combine the latest in machine vision systems with robotics. The combination of vision and robotics enables you to unlock the potential of automation with an affordable and accessible solution. Visicon is an integration partner in the UK […]
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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 […]
Automation and robotics for brewing and beverage
ABB and its machine and factory automation business, B&R Industrial Automation, will exhibit brewery and beverage technologies together at drinktec 2025, the world economic summit for the beverage and liquid food industry, giving visitors a chance to see how ABB technologies combine to optimise operations across the full production cycle. Spanning process control, adaptive manufacturing […]
Cobot sparkles in food factory cleaning solution
Samey Robotics and Rbot9 have chosen the FANUC CRX-10iA/L collaborative robot to power a game-changing cleaning system they have jointly developed for food factories. Named VOTTA, inspired by the Icelandic word for ‘certify’ and echoing the sound of ‘Þvotta’ (‘washing’), the system offers overhead, automated cleaning of large-scale areas without bulky structures or layout changes. […]