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Cobot performance raised to a whole new level

Cobot performance raised to a whole new level

The latest addition to the RARUK Automation collaborative robot range is the 6-axis, high payload, long reach UR20, the most capable and competitive robot Universal Robots has ever built. It will allow RARUK Automation to engineer collaborative systems capable of handling up 20kg, a big requirement for packaging and palletising. RARUK Automation is part of […]

By September 27, 2022 Read More →
Contactless monitoring for predictive maintenance

Contactless monitoring for predictive maintenance

Igus is always striving to improve what moves and with its Smart plastic range. Now it is going one step further, improving what moves before it breaks, with predictive maintenance technology. This capability is highlighted in a new video, showing how Smart Plastics can prevent breakdowns while being quick and easy to use. Visit the […]

By September 26, 2022 Read More →
CKF highlights benefits automation at PPMA 2022

CKF highlights benefits automation at PPMA 2022

CKF Systems is delighted to be exhibiting at PPMA 2022 where it will be sharing with visitors the benefits of robotics and automation through live demos and video footage of real-world systems in action. CKF will be on Stand G38 from 27-29 September 2022 in Hall 5 of the NEC Birmingham. Its technical team will […]

By September 26, 2022 Read More →
Mitsubishi highlights cobots at Automotive Expo

Mitsubishi highlights cobots at Automotive Expo

Mitsubishi Electric is showcasing how its automation technologies can drive the entire electric vehicle value chain forward at the North East Automotive Expo 2022, taking place on 29th September 2022. During the event, visitors will be able to learn more about robotised systems, cyber security solutions, smart energy and many other data-driven opportunities on stand […]

By September 26, 2022 Read More →
Compact, energy-saving palletising robots

Compact, energy-saving palletising robots

Yaskawa has upgraded its Motoman PL Series of all-round, high-performance palletising robots with features including newly tuned kinematics and the latest generation of Sigma7 drive technology. The company says these new features help to improve stability, increase payloads and cycle times enhancing the performance of these versatile, all-round robots which are ideal for automatic palletising […]

By September 23, 2022 Read More →
IDS adds numerous new USB3 cameras to its range

IDS adds numerous new USB3 cameras to its range

In the CP and LE camera series of the uEye+ product line from IDS, customers can choose the right model for their applications from a total of six housing variants and numerous CMOS sensors. Anyone who needs quickly available industrial cameras for image processing projects is not faced with an easy task due to the […]

By September 23, 2022 Read More →
Four ways to make your vacuum system more efficient

Four ways to make your vacuum system more efficient

Martina Höller, electrical technology product manager at SMC, outlines four simple ways in which you can reduce the energy consumption of your vacuum system, focusing in particular on vacuum ejectors. With energy prices surging across Europe, efficiency has become a high priority for all manufacturing and process plants using vacuum handling systems. Using less energy […]

By September 23, 2022 Read More →
Automation community to address labour crisis

Automation community to address labour crisis

In a bid to address the ongoing manufacturing labour crisis, Fanuc UK is uniting a collective of automation experts, bringing together more than 30 leading names from across the automation and robotics industry to debate and discuss the most pressing issues facing the manufacturing sector. Giving visitors a behind-the-scenes, all-access pass to its cutting-edge automation […]

By September 22, 2022 Read More →
ABB rebrands autonomous mobile robot portfolio

ABB rebrands autonomous mobile robot portfolio

ABB has launched its first range of rebranded autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) following its acquisition of mobile robot leader ASTI Mobile Robotics in 2021. “At a time when businesses are looking for a range of robotic solutions to help make them more efficient, flexible and resilient, we are the only company supporting them with our […]

By September 22, 2022 Read More →
Festo aims for CO2 neutrality by 2023

Festo aims for CO2 neutrality by 2023

Festo has committed to massively reduce its carbon footprint over the next two years, aiming for CO2 neutrality by 2023. Automation is an enabler for the industrial transformation towards climate protection, resource efficiency, sustainability, and the circular economy. Festo products and solutions enable more resource-efficient production and help to establish a circular economy along the […]

By September 21, 2022 Read More →