KUKA says its new KR Agilus range of high speed, small robots has been designed to deliver short cycle times and high levels of accuracy for a wide variety of applications. Specially developed for working in tight spaces, it will be of particular interest within the packaging industry for handling and pick and place tasks. The […]
A vision system fitted to an articulated robot has delivered vastly increased flexibility at a check station on assembly lines for an automotive cooling unit assembly line, as well as slashing both initial invest and retooling costs. The Piston Group, located in Michigan, and Missouri, USA, builds cooling modules for seven different vehicles. These cooling […]
KUKA has been awarded ISO 9001:2008 quality and ISO 14001:2004 environment management certificates after a thorough assessment of its operations and procedures, demonstrating that its systems meet the highest international quality standards. Pictured with the certificates are Ian Walker (general sales manager) and Marie Winmill (sales and marketing coordinator). KUKA impressed the auditors not only […]
Robot developers and laboratories can now enjoy a lightweight, maintenance and corrosion free range of connection joints for humanoid systems; Robolink is suitable for use in areas of general lightweight construction, handling, automation, camera applications, etc. Designed and developed by plastics specialist Igus, Robolink is a complete modular system that can be configured and expanded […]
A six-axis KUKA robot is being used to perform quality control checks on insulin pens as part of a new automated materials testing system developed by Zwick. The top machine manufacturer, based in Ulm-Einsingen, Germany, has chosen a high accuracy KUKA KR 5 robot for its roboTest R cell, which is designed to measure various functions such […]
KUKA Robotics UK is giving a helping hand to a group of Midlands students as they bid for glory in a national secondary school robotics competition. The company is sponsoring the team from North Bromsgrove High School, Bromsgrove, for the event, which takes place at London’s Excel Arena in March. The Wednesbury-based company, a subsidiary of […]
Kawasaki has recently completed its move to new premises in Warrington. This was a strategic move for Kawasaki to streamline its customer support services, which were previously carried out across two buildings. The new building is 10,000 sq ft and will be the head office for all of Kawasaki Robotics UK operations. Kawasaki’s emphasis on […]
For the fifth year in a row, Schunk will host the Expert Days on Service Robotics from February 29 to March 1, 2012 at its World Headquarters in Lauffen, Germany. As with all the previous events, globally renowned industry and academic experts from the field of Robotics will meet to discuss the key issues for […]
Igus UK, more commonly associated as the innovator of plastic bearings, energy chains and cabling products, has developed robolink – a multi-axis joint for humanoid robots and lightweight automation applications. A complete modular system, robolink combines enormous design freedom with simplicity and is particularly well-suited where masses are to be kept as low as possible. […]
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 […]
ABB Robotics launches high-speed PoWa cobot family
ABB Robotics is combining the flexibility of cobots with higher payloads and performance, with the launch of its new PoWa cobot family into the rapidly expanding global collaborative robot market, which ABB Robotics estimates will grow by 20 percent annually through to 2028. “Cobots are growing significantly faster than traditional industrial robots, driven by demands […]
Flexible industrial automation solutions from Delta
Delta showcased its comprehensive portfolio of industrial automation solutions at Hannover Messe 2026, highlighting how its advanced drives, HMI panels, and controller solutions enable smarter manufacturing by improving energy efficiency, flexibility, and sustainability. At the same time, Delta ensures robust protection for customers across a wide range of industries, from machinery and food and beverage […]
Intelligent automation for laboratory workflows
Beckhoff UK will exhibit at London Lab Live at ExCeL London from May 6-7, 2026, where it will demonstrate how PC-based control can help pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturers build more flexible sample and product handling processes. A key attraction on the stand will be a live demonstration combining Beckhoff’s XTS intelligent transport system with a […]
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Universal adaptive gripper for faster, gentler picking
Festo has introduced the HPSX Universal Adaptive Gripper, a pneumatic soft gripper engineered to improve speed, hygiene and flexibility in demanding food, pharmaceutical and cosmetics applications. Combining robust design, food-safe materials and adaptive silicone fingers, the HPSX directly addresses long-standing automation challenges where rapid, precise and gentle product handling is essential. “In developing the HPSX, […]
The beverage palletising shift is accelerating
Martin Ray Winery in Napa Valley has deployed its first lean cobot palletising workcell and achieved a 16-month ROI, with the system installed in just two days. You can find out all about it in a webinar hosted by Robotiq on 19 March. Across Europe and North America, beverage producers, from kombucha and bottled water […]
Robotics, vision and AI combine for dairy processes
Automation solutions provider Eberle Automatische Systeme has developed a breakthrough in quality control with a focus on the cheese-ripening process, combining AI with machine vision software from MVTec. The food industry is experiencing a transformative shift in quality control, due in part to advances in artificial intelligence (AI). When combined with rule-based machine vision, AI […]
Robots can help to boost UK manufacturing capability
The number of robots in UK factories and production plants is growing at an unprecedented rate as the manufacturing sector prepares for an ever-more competitive and globalised future. A seminar organised by Mitsubishi Electric, Cognex Vision and the British Automation and Robot Association looked at developments in the field. The banking collapse and other troubles […]