Yamaha Robotics FA Section reports that robots from its competitively priced SCARA portfolio have enabled a customer making injection-molded products to implement traceability, as well as raising output and improving quality. Injection molded parts tend to be produced in large volumes yet, at the same time, quality expectations are high. Even small cosmetic defects can […]
Industrial robots offer a flexible, fast, and affordable solution for automating manufacturing and packaging processes, supported with supplier expertise and simulation tools to select the best suited equipment and optimise processes and workflow, as the experts at Yamaha Robotics explain. The business of making and selling is constantly evolving. Factory operators must respond to multiple […]
Yamaha Robotics Europe FA Section will bring new demonstrations to automatica 2025 in Munich this June, leveraging the LCMR200 linear transfer system for extra productivity in factory automation. Building on connections with system-integrator partners, the booth will show how the feature-rich LCMR200 maximises the value and performance of Yamaha robots automating industrial processes. The first […]
Introducing robots to automate handling and assembly processes in cleanrooms can increase quality and productivity, provided the equipment meets appropriate ISO standards for cleanroom-ready equipment, as the experts at Yamaha Factory Automation explain. Quantum computing, New Space, and smart mobility are some of today’s most exciting innovations. Producing critical components and subsystems, such as multi-qubit […]
Today’s sophisticated industrial robots embody millennia of imagination and decades of engineering effort, as the experts at Yamaha explain. Intelligent machines that help us do more have existed in fiction for thousands of years. As early as the 8th century BCE, Homer’s Iliad imagined a team of skilled automata as metalworking assistants. In the real […]
Yamaha Robotics FA section has agreed with Raveo to expand its sales territory to Slovakia. Effective immediately, the move endorses Raveo’s successful achievements since becoming Yamaha’s official distributor for Czechia in 2024. Atilla Saral, Yamaha Sales Manager, said: “The Raveo team has impressed us with their knowhow, energy and dedication to customer satisfaction, since we […]
Yamaha Robotics Europe FA Section gathered its European distributors for the team’s annual meeting on January 28 and 29, at the branch headquarters in Neuss, Germany. Convening as the year begins, the group assessed the outlook for the industrial robotics market as Yamaha has increased production capacity in Japan and is expanding sales activities in […]
Yamaha Robotics Factory Automation section will exhibit at Motek 24, demonstrating more new solutions developed with system-integrator partners that leverage the flexible features, performance, and value of the Yamaha robot portfolio. Since last year’s event, where visitors saw the YK1200X SCARA lifting and accurately positioning 35kg EV battery modules at high speed, the team has […]
Yamaha Robotics FA Section has appointed Raveo as distributor for its industrial robots, covering the Czech Republic. Raveo is a leading seller of drive technology, with a comprehensive product portfolio from leading suppliers and in-house engineering capabilities that cover the lifecycle from solution development to equipment maintenance. Atilla Saral, Yamaha Sales Manager, said: “Czechia is […]
New from Yamaha Robotics is the RCX3-SMU functional safety option unit for SCARA robots and Cartesian robots with three or more axes controlled by the robot controller RCX340. As demand for industrial robots expands against the backdrop of labour shortages, rising labour costs and the need for advanced automation in new fields such as IoT/CASE, […]
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 […]
igus introduces new SID1 robotic dog
Robot dogs are being used for a variety of tasks, ranging from preserving heritage sites to assisting in manufacturing plants. igus has introduced its own quadruped robot, the SID1 bionic robot. Advancements in robotic dogs designed for surveillance and security purposes are showcasing the rapid development and deployment of technology. These quadruped robots are equipped […]
RARUK Automation to offer collaborative 7th axis
Leading automation distributor, RARUK Automation, has announced a new partnership with Thomson, a Regal Rexnord Brand. The global leader in mechanical motion technology recently launched the Movotrak CTU (cobot transfer unit). RARUK Automation, known for supplying Universal Robots collaborative robots (cobots), can now offer Movotrak CTU as a complimentary product to its customers. The Movotrak […]
Live pick-and-pace demo at MachineBuilding.Live
For 2025, a key attraction at MachineBuilding.Live is the expanded number of Action Areas where leading experts from across the machine building and factory automation spectrum will be providing live demonstrations of their latest technologies and innovations. The LG Motion Action Area will showcase a live precision pick-and-place demonstration in an industrial automation setting. Visitors […]
Cobot boosts out-of-hours productivity at EMS
Based in Dorset, Electro Mechanical Systems (EMS) is a supplier of small DC motors and linear actuators. Equipped with the latest CNC machine tools and a dedicated gear cutting suite, EMS manufactures bespoke actuation systems for a range of industries. In order to boost output and keep production running after working hours, EMS has deployed […]
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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. […]
Flexible, hygienic and process-safe gripper
Constructed in hygienic design, the new mGrip finger gripper from Schmalz fulfils the highest cleanliness standards. Thanks to its unique geometry, it picks up delicate products such as vegetables or baked goods precisely and gently. This enables food manufacturers to automate their handling tasks with process reliability. Sensitive surfaces, sometimes soft and sometimes fragile, rather […]