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Robotics for pharmaceuticals on show at PPMA

Robotics for pharmaceuticals on show at PPMA

Omron’s experts will be on hand at the PPMA Show to put its robotics capabilities in a fuller automation context, in the shape of a Delta pick-and-place robot. “This is a chance for visitors to see a Delta robot in action, but also talk through the benefits of robotics with regard to cost reduction, efficiency, […]

By July 29, 2014 Read More →
ABB robots produce custom metal shapes for architects

ABB robots produce custom metal shapes for architects

London-based design consultancy RoboFold is using two ABB IRB6400 industrial robots to help architects and designers to explore new ways of bending and forming metal, opening up new possibilities for architectural and furniture design. More usually employed for cast cleaning and pre-machining in metal industry applications, the two IRB6400 robots are used by RoboFold to […]

By July 29, 2014 Read More →
RA Rodriguez brings Universal Robot to PPMA 2014

RA Rodriguez brings Universal Robot to PPMA 2014

RA Rodriguez reports that industrial robots, in particular the Universal Robot, are becoming an increasingly important part of its business. By comparison with other robotic equipment on the market, RA Rodriguez says the Universal Robot distinguishes itself as being compatible for tasks that require human interaction, easy to use, reasonably priced and light weight for […]

By July 29, 2014 Read More →
Paper mill upgrades to robot with remote diagnostics

Paper mill upgrades to robot with remote diagnostics

When an increasingly unreliable label applicator robot at a Flintshire-based paper mill led to a growing number of breakdowns, the company knew it was time to seek a replacement. While the specification for a replacement was presented to a number of robot companies, it was KUKA who were best able to match the brief in […]

By July 22, 2014 Read More →
40th anniversary year also sees 250,000th robot sale

40th anniversary year also sees 250,000th robot sale

AWL-Techniek was awarded by ABB at the robotics giant’s recent European Value Provider Conference, recognising AWL’s achievement in helping ABB towards the delivery of its 250,000th robot, which coincided with its 40th anniversary. Each year ABB Robotics celebrates the contributions and successes of their Value Providers and Customers at their Value Provider Conferences and Customer […]

By July 21, 2014 Read More →
Robot positions bank vault cash trays with high accuracy

Robot positions bank vault cash trays with high accuracy

The 5-axis VEROX robot designed for the Central Bank of Lebanon is proven to give fully automatic tray handling in bank vaults and has high security features such as a vision system to recognise the tray identification marks. A drive network supplied by Lenze allows high precision positioning for the 5-axes with easy integration from […]

By July 21, 2014 Read More →
Milan hospital upgrades to neuromate robot

Milan hospital upgrades to neuromate robot

Renishaw is pleased to announce that the world leading ‘Claudio Munari Centre for Epilepsy and Parkinson surgery’ at Niguarda Hospital in Milan, Italy, has upgraded to the newest model of the neuromate stereotactic robotic system. This centre specialises in the treatment of epilepsy and has used the neuromate system for many years. Dr Giorgio Lo […]

By July 16, 2014 Read More →
FANUC food packing and palletising robots at PPMA

FANUC food packing and palletising robots at PPMA

If you want to see the latest in robotics technology for food packing and palletising applications at this year’s PPMA show, then visit the FANUC stand (C50) in Hall 5. Showcasing five different food handling robots, FANUC will present its biggest selection ever at a PPMA show this year. IP67 and IP69K certified robots will […]

By July 15, 2014 Read More →
Festo highlights flexible, adaptive gripping concept

Festo highlights flexible, adaptive gripping concept

The natural world often shows how maximum performance can be achieved with minimum energy consumption in a wide variety of ways. By transferring these principles to the development of new technological methods and innovative processes, engineers can better understand how automation systems can be more efficient. Festo says its advanced handling and kinematic robot systems […]

By July 8, 2014 Read More →
Compact robot makes machines smaller and faster

Compact robot makes machines smaller and faster

Today’s requirements in the production environment include machines that are smaller and which offer reduced cycle times. ABB Robotics reports that it can help in both of these areas, with the new IRB 1200 robot aimed at applications such as materials handling and machine tending. Featuring a particularly compact design, the IRB 1200 is available […]

By July 8, 2014 Read More →