Pilz Automation Technology has restructured its training offer and streamlined its training website. As a result, users can access the practical and interactive training programme quicker and with more convenience than ever before. As an ‘Ambassador for Safety’, Pilz has been bringing machinery safety knowledge to the world for decades. But an ever-increasing networked world […]
Yamaha Robotics Factory Automation section will exhibit at Motek 24, demonstrating more new solutions developed with system-integrator partners that leverage the flexible features, performance, and value of the Yamaha robot portfolio. Since last year’s event, where visitors saw the YK1200X SCARA lifting and accurately positioning 35kg EV battery modules at high speed, the team has […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Mitsubishi Electric has partnered with HAL Robotics to extend the rollout of operator-controlled industrial robots capable of executing variable, complex and uncommon tasks and applications. Founded in 2014, HAL Robotics’ recently launched ‘decode’ software was developed to give operators and those with expert process knowledge the ability to adapt robotic tasks without any programming. Based […]
TM Robotics has launched a revolutionary new robotic feeding system – the Infinifeed – to the UK and wider European market. Powered by Shibaura Machine’s advanced THE series of industrial robots, the Infinifeed is an automated feeding system that addresses the common challenges of parts feeding and sorting. Designed by DOMA Automation and integrated by […]
Stäubli‘s Simon Jenkins looks at how comprehensive training, combined with tailored application support, can help mitigate the current skills shortages which threaten to slow the introduction of the technologies which are essential to achieve the productivity levels needed to support growth. Robots are commonplace in today’s manufacturing environment. They can be found in almost every […]
An automated drilling solution comprising a FANUC cobot is using pre-qualified tools and process parameters to speed up aircraft production in response to booming order books and a record backlog within aerospace manufacturing. The ADUbot has been developed in conjunction with aerospace automation specialist Electroimpact and Luebbering, leading manufacturer of high precision fastening and drilling […]
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 […]
Application phase for 10th vector award is now open
The application phase of the igus vector award 2026 has begun. Now in its tenth year, a joint initiative is honouring designers worldwide who use high-performance plastic energy chains to create cable guides that set new technological standards, with winners to receive up to 5,000 euros in prize money. The vector award has gained international […]
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 […]
ESAB simplifies robotic welding deployment
ESAB has introduced the ROBBI 360, an enclosed cobot welding cell with a manual turntable that is designed to increase productivity, improve weld quality and enhance operator safety in robotic MIG/MAG welding. Engineered for manufacturers seeking to quickly deploy an automated solution for medium- and high-volume applications, the ROBBI 360 cobot provides flexibility and user-friendly […]
Powering the factories of the future
The combination of collaborative robotics and in-process digital metrology represents a strategic convergence for the manufacturing industry and factories of the future. On the one hand, collaborative robots make it possible to automate handling and assembly tasks flexibly and safely without the need for physical barriers and, on the other hand, digital metrology integrated into […]
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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 […]
Efficient palletising in the food industry
Intelligent automation with the Bosch Rexroth VarioFlow plus chain conveyor system and Hitmark Robotics solutions is delivering efficient palletising solutions for the food industry. In the food industry, solutions are in demand that increase efficiency, meet strict hygiene and safety requirements, and enable gentle product transport. Therefore, manufacturers are increasingly investing in modern automation that […]
Industrial robotics unlock the future of automation
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, manufacturers are navigating a complex terrain fraught with challenges such as labour shortages, an expanding skills gap, and intense global competition. Amidst these pressures, businesses are striving for greater efficiency, sustainability, and operational excellence. This pursuit emphasises the pivotal role of robotics and automation in reshaping industries, says Jocelyn […]