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Futureproofing laboratories with cobots is easy

Futureproofing laboratories with cobots is easy

Barry Weller, robotics product manager at Mitsubishi Electric, looks at the benefits of implementing collaborative robots and how easy they are to integrate into existing laboratories. Automated R&D and testing laboratories where cobots work alongside operators are no longer a vision of the future, but rather a reality of the present. Whether they are used […]

By January 18, 2023 Read More →
Omron adds EtherCAT models to i4L SCARA robots

Omron adds EtherCAT models to i4L SCARA robots

Omron has announced the availability of new EtherCAT models to the i4L SCARA robot series, stating that the compact i4L robots now offer even stronger performance at the lowest total cost of ownership. The i4L SCARA delivers quality along with scalability and integration flexibility. Thanks to a compact design and small footprint it is simple […]

By January 16, 2023 Read More →
Universal Robots joins RBTX marketplace as new partner

Universal Robots joins RBTX marketplace as new partner

The RBTX robot marketplace, powered by, Igus expands its offering with cobots from new partner Universal Robots and continues to drive forward low-cost automation ideas. Robotics is becoming more important, but small and medium-sized companies are often faced with the question of how can a task be automated cost-effectively with little effort – in terms […]

By January 10, 2023 Read More →
Igus releases 2,046 new macros for Eplan

Igus releases 2,046 new macros for Eplan

To make the digital design of circuit diagrams even more effective, Igus is releasing 2,046 new macros for its Eplan planning software. The software extension allows users to visualise pre-assembled readycable cables in the software, cables that are not only compatible with drive components from Siemens, SEW and Bosch Rexroth, but now also with Allen […]

By January 4, 2023 Read More →
Omron mobile robots win METI Minister’s Award

Omron mobile robots win METI Minister’s Award

Omron LD Series and HD Series mobile robots have won the prominent Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) Minister’s Award at the 10th Robot Awards program, which is chiefly co-organised by METI and the Japan Machinery Federation. The Robot Awards program commends outstanding robots, components and software to facilitate the development of robot technologies […]

By January 2, 2023 Read More →
New Ensenso N models for 3D and robot vision

New Ensenso N models for 3D and robot vision

Resolution and accuracy have been almost doubled on the upgraded Ensenso N series 3D cameras, whilst the price has remained the same. The new stereo vision cameras (N31, N36, N41, N46) can now be purchased from IDS Imaging Development Systems. The Ensenso N 3D cameras have a compact housing (made of aluminium or plastic composite, […]

By December 22, 2022 Read More →
Machine vision web shop opens for business

Machine vision web shop opens for business

Scorpion Vision has launched what it claims is the industry’s biggest online marketplace for machine vision and imaging at shop.scorpion.vision. The e-commerce site catalogues over 1,000 cameras and components, including lenses, machine vision light sources, specialist cables, industrial PCs, interface boards and software packages, making it a truly comprehensive B2B web shop for cameras and […]

By December 22, 2022 Read More →
Omron launches safety virtual experience

Omron launches safety virtual experience

Reflecting the concept of the factory of the future, Omron’s Safety Virtual Experience lets visitors dive deep into selected safety application areas. It also provides safety guides and detailed information on various safety solutions, such as emergency stops, laser scanners, door switches, safety light curtains, and grip switches. With the support of 3D animations, videos […]

By December 20, 2022 Read More →
Tackling the robotics and vision engineering skills gap

Tackling the robotics and vision engineering skills gap

Parents who despair about the number of hours their children spend glued to video games should take heart; today’s gamers are likely to be the robotic and vision engineers of tomorrow, says Scorpion Vision. It’s no secret that the UK manufacturing industry is experiencing a massive skills shortage. Indeed, the latest ONS figures show that […]

By December 20, 2022 Read More →
Pilz introduces compact, standalone safety controller

Pilz introduces compact, standalone safety controller

Pilz has extended its PNOZmulti 2 range of safe, configurable, small safety controllers with the new standalone PNOZ m C0 base unit. Just 22.5 mm wide, it monitors up to four safety functions on machines. In robotics applications, Pilz says solutions using the new, standalone base unit will enable greater productivity and economy. Depending on the […]

By December 16, 2022 Read More →