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Fanuc puts hygiene at the fore in automated handling

Fanuc puts hygiene at the fore in automated handling

Fanuc has launched two new ultra-hygienic additions to its SCARA pick-and-place robot range: the cleanroom-standard, pedestal-mounted SR-3iA/C three-axis and SR-6iA/C four-axis robots. Said to be ideal for replacing manual labour in handling tasks, they also boast anti-contamination features, meeting the highest safety and hygiene standards in even the most challenging food, pharma and general manufacturing […]

By March 9, 2023 Read More →
ESD and cleanroom SCARA robots from Omron

ESD and cleanroom SCARA robots from Omron

New i4H SCARA robots from Omron are optimised for ESD and cleanroom environments for example in digital and automotive industries, such as semiconductor manufacturing. Omron says the i4H SCARA robots are the perfect solution for industrial automation applications that require heavy payload handling together with precision and speed. The latest i4H SCARA ESD (electrostatic discharge) […]

By March 8, 2023 Read More →
How to speed up cobot integration

How to speed up cobot integration

Good planning and strong partners help SMEs overcome hurdles in automation, says Peter Lange, business development manager for robotics at Omron. Collaborative robots, also known as cobots, are enjoying great popularity because they make it possible to automate time-consuming and resource-intensive tasks. The global market for collaborative robots is currently estimated at around $1.2 billion. […]

By March 7, 2023 Read More →
Fast scanning for detection of faults and defects

Fast scanning for detection of faults and defects

From batteries to burgers, fast scanning is finding new inspection applications, as Paul Wilson, managing director of Scorpion Vision, explains. Tech advancements such as sophisticated sensor technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and faster microprocessors are conspiring to make line-scan camera technology a compelling option in a host of new areas. Inline quality control of web printing […]

By March 3, 2023 Read More →
Automated packaging and palletising of dental plaster

Automated packaging and palletising of dental plaster

For the longest time, using robots at production sites affected by dust formation has been problematic and prone to malfunctions. A Kawasaki ZX-Series palletizing robot, however, has been in problem-free and continuous use in the packaging of dental plaster for more than three years. Since the 1880s Ernst Hinrichs Dental from Goslar in the German […]

By March 3, 2023 Read More →
Customised material handling solutions for robots

Customised material handling solutions for robots

Driven by the potential for data networking of future-oriented manufacturing concepts, under the heading of Industry 4.0, the automation of material handling operations is on the rise worldwide and Stäubli Fluid Connectors is now establishing a new end-of-arm-tooling product range to address these applications. Stäubli Fluid Connectors has entered into a close partnership with Fipa […]

By March 2, 2023 Read More →
Omron collaborative robot for heavy payloads

Omron collaborative robot for heavy payloads

Omron has announced the launch of its new TM20 cobot with a payload of 20 kg, meeting the needs of tasks such as palletising, machine tending and material handling. The Omron TM20 has a small footprint and a reach of 1.3 m. The TM20 is the latest addition to the Omron family of TM cobots, […]

By February 28, 2023 Read More →
Enhanced collaborative robot palletising solution

Enhanced collaborative robot palletising solution

Following the introduction of Robotiq’s new PowerPick gripper and Multipick software feature, Expert Partner RARUK Automation says it will be able to meet the needs of UK businesses with higher payload and throughput palletising requirements. PowerPick is a gripper designed for robust tasks. Robotiq’s latest development in end of arm tooling provides a standard vacuum […]

By February 28, 2023 Read More →
Set up robotic applications even faster and easier

Set up robotic applications even faster and easier

The VISOR Robotic vision sensor from Sensopart makes the set-up of robotic applications even faster and easier, acting as the ‘eye’ of the robot. And now the VISOR Robotic URCap enables direct data exchange between VISOR Robotic and the UR robotic systems. The VISOR Robotic is part of the extensive VISOR vision sensor family. With […]

By February 28, 2023 Read More →
Cobot delivers class-leading speed, accuracy and safety

Cobot delivers class-leading speed, accuracy and safety

ABB has launched the SWIFTI CRB 1300 industrial collaborative robot, bridging the gap between industrial and collaborative robots. Combining what ABB says is class-leading speed and accuracy with expanded load handling capability of up to 11kg, the SWIFTI CRB 1300 can be used in a wide variety of production and product handling applications – from […]

By February 22, 2023 Read More →