Trio Motion Technology has provided the MIT Art, Design and Technology University in Pune, India, with a robot programming and control platform to enable students to develop their 6-axis robot programming capabilities. To create skilled developers of tomorrow, engineering department professors at the university, which is among the most prestigious technology institutions in India, require […]
Leading automation supplier FANUC has signed a contract with Volvo Cars to supply industrial robots to the automotive manufacturer’s plants across the globe, including its new battery production facilities in Europe, Asia and America. The first phase of the deal will see FANUC supply more than 700 robots to a planned new manufacturing site in […]
Schneider Electric recently hosted an enlightening forum as part of its global System Integrator Alliance Partner Programme, providing attendees with in-depth insights into industrial markets and their future opportunities. The organisation’s distinctive Innovation Hub in Coventry, UK, played host to 55 Alliance Partners who had the opportunity to connect with industry peers, Schneider Electric senior […]
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 […]
Schneider Electric EcoStruxure supports innovation at every level, including with integrated robotics. Now the company has published a new eGuide aimed at helping OEMs unlock the potential of industrial robotics. Robotics and cobots are on the rise in industrial automation and there are now some 3.5 million working robots in global factories. OEMs are leading […]
ABB Robotics is expanding its education offering with the launch of the IRB 1090. The 1090 industrial education robot, authenticated by the globally recognized education institute STEM.org, is designed to upskill students and provide them with a competitive advantage in securing employment. The new education robot forms a key part of ABB’s wider education offering, […]
Pilz is adding two new sensors to its portfolio of safety locking devices – PSENmlock mini for space-critical applications and PSENslock 2 with optimised hygienic design, as well as new versions with stainless steel components. Both sensors offer particular benefits for the packaging and pharmaceutical industry, and for the food and beverage sector. A high […]
On 20 October 2023, Pilz is hosting a free machinery safety webinar focused on understanding the standard EN ISO 13855:2010 – Safety of machinery – positioning of safeguards with respect to the approach speeds of parts of the human body. Pilz will summarise how to select safe distances for devices including light curtains, foot mats, […]
CKF Systems has started the installation of another Robotic Central Palletising system for a world leading snack manufacturer at one of the company’s large state-of-the-art, modern facilities, building further on the company’s 25-year strong working relationship. This latest install will provide fully automated palletisation, taking cased product from seven existing production lines. Elements of 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. […]
Can Gen Z solve the UK’s productivity puzzle?
Digitally native and open to technological progress, Gen Z could be the secret weapon the manufacturing sector needs to harness the power of automation. But it is incumbent on the industry to make sure the younger generation is turned on to careers in engineering and robotics. This is the view of FANUC UK. Despite our […]