Since 2019 Igus has given old energy chains a second life by recycling them under the chainge’ recycling program. Now the motion plastics specialist is going one step further: since an upgrade often means installing a whole new system, Igus removes old energy chains and recycles them. Ultimately, every machine and every component will reach […]
TM Robotics, official Shibaura Machine distribution partner for Europe, exhibited the company’s latest industrial robots for the European market at Automatica 2022. Automatica 2022 marked TM Robotics’ first European trade show following the Toshiba Machine corporate name change to Shibaura Machine in April 2020. The company was initially founded as Shibaura Machine Tool Co in […]
Industrial automation specialist Festo has introduced a new cantilever electro-mechanical drive that is designed to meet the demanding specifications of modern production facilities. The new ELGT drive combines precision with high load-bearing capacity and rigidity, which Festo says makes it ideal for small parts and Lithium-ion battery manufacturing. The ELGT is a powerful yet highly […]
RARUK Automation will be demonstrating on stand E20 at PPMA just how viable robotic technologies are for all sizes of businesses and without the need of employing specialist personnel. The food and drink manufacturing sector has been the largest adopter of robots since the UK went into lockdown in March 2020. Take up of the […]
While camera manufacturers and distributors across Europe are plagued by supply issues, Scorpion Vision has unfettered access to immediate stock, thanks to its relationship with Hikrobot – part of the world’s largest camera manufacturing company. Logistics operators, manufacturers and systems integrators who choose to work with Scorpion can progress inspection, robotic and other vision-assisted automation […]
Factory automation company Fanuc UK will unveil its Aerospace Portal at Farnborough International Airshow (FIA2022), 18-22 July 2022 – the latest tool in the company’s drive to support aerospace customers across the globe. A free-to-use online knowledge hub, the Aerospace Portal brings together Fanuc’s entire range of automated solutions for the aerospace industry into one […]
Yaskawa has unveiled its Signature Edition 2022 a series of robots which can be delivered within short lead times, a low carbon footprint and tailored to individual needs. The Signature range encompasses the GP Series which means there is a model to suit a wide range of applications and requirements including the GP7, GP12, GP20, […]
Linear robots are ideal to use in applications where various orientations are required. The Igus drylin linear robots are lightweight, corrosion-resistant and maintenance-free. Requiring zero lubrication, the Igus drylin linear robot systems are quiet running, ensuing minimal disruption within your machine. The gantry systems can be configured exactly to your requirement, or you can take […]
Igus says its drylin XXL gantry robot is up to 60% cheaper than comparable robot solutions and is particularly easy to put into service, with free online configuration help. The robot has a working envelope of 2000 x 2000 x 1500mm and is said to be particularly suitable for palletising applications up to 10kg. 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. […]
Redefining the factory of the future
Stäubli’s Simon Jenkins looks at the changes in manufacturing concepts which will address the challenges faced by manufacturers not only today but in the future. The perception and vision of the ‘factory of the future’ continues to evolve with each new generation of technologies, as they in turn achieve the objectives and ambitions of the […]