A pre-owned dual-stacking palletising robot from Pacepacker Services is enabling the fast-growing supplier of aggregates and renders Stonepack to keep its next day delivery promise to customers. In March 2013, Stonepack, one of Scotland’s largest dedicated suppliers of aggregates and renders to the construction and landscaping trade, opened a new site in Broxburn, near Edinburgh. […]
Universal Robots has announced its third generation UR5 and UR10 lightweight robots, incorporating true absolute encoders, eight new adjustable safety rated functions, twice the number of built-in I/O and the improved possibilities for connecting equipment to control boxes. And all this comes with the same ease of use and fast return on investment for which […]
At the Engineering Design Show, Ricoh Arena, Coventry, 22-23 October, Igus will showcase a host of new products, including robolink D. Available in three sizes, robolink D is an articulated directly driven arm that allows for up to six degrees of freedom. Visitors to the stand (D20) will be able to see a demonstration of […]
At Automatica 2014, Denso Robotics introduced the new VS H202/UV series hygienic robot designed for use in cleanroom environments. The new hygienic robot has a hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) spray and ultra-violet (UV) light resistant surface, making it ideal for the pharmaceutical and medical fields. Additionally, the hygienic robot design features round forms and a screw-less surface […]
Specially designed to solve even the most complex palletising and depalletising challenges reliably and efficiently, the robotpac from Beumer Group is a space-saving, fully articulated palletising robot. It is able to stack bundles such as bags, cardboard boxes, canisters and trays safely and economically. Beumer Group is single-source provider for filling, palletising and packaging technologies. Over […]
Demonstrating compatibility and flexibility Kawasaki Robotics UK and TM Robotics (Toshiba Machine) will be joining forces at this year’s PPMA exhibition. Renowned in the fields of six-axes and high-speed SCARA arm robots, Kawasaki and TM will illustrate the straight-forward integration and compatibility of their products into a single packaging system. Kawasaki and TM have worked […]
When an international pharmaceutical company based in Germany needed a flexible handling solution for supplying ready-to-use syringes to its final packing facility, it turned to robot-aided handling specialist Robotronic. The company’s solution was a modular robot cell, built around robots from Mitsubishi Electric. The pharmaceutical industry sets high standards in respect of hygiene, quality and […]
London-based design consultancy RoboFold is using two ABB IRB6400 industrial robots to help architects and designers to explore new ways of bending and forming metal, opening up new possibilities for architectural and furniture design. More usually employed for cast cleaning and pre-machining in metal industry applications, the two IRB6400 robots are used by RoboFold to […]
RA Rodriguez reports that industrial robots, in particular the Universal Robot, are becoming an increasingly important part of its business. By comparison with other robotic equipment on the market, RA Rodriguez says the Universal Robot distinguishes itself as being compatible for tasks that require human interaction, easy to use, reasonably priced and light weight for […]
When an increasingly unreliable label applicator robot at a Flintshire-based paper mill led to a growing number of breakdowns, the company knew it was time to seek a replacement. While the specification for a replacement was presented to a number of robot companies, it was KUKA who were best able to match the brief in […]
Application phase for 10th vector award is now open
The application phase of the igus vector award 2026 has begun. Now in its tenth year, a joint initiative is honouring designers worldwide who use high-performance plastic energy chains to create cable guides that set new technological standards, with winners to receive up to 5,000 euros in prize money. The vector award has gained international […]
ChocoMatic comes to life with igus 7th axis
When customers tap a screen to choose their favourite chocolates, Roose Automation’s ‘ChocoMatic’ robot arm travels along a linear track, selects each chocolate, and delivers them without human intervention. Behind this playful, hygienic automation lies a clever piece of engineering: the 7th axis from igus. Roose Automation wanted to give its robot arm the freedom […]
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 […]
RARUK Automation demos cobot palletising solution
On 11-12 February 2026, Packaging Innovations and EMPACK will be returning to the NEC in Birmingham. RARUK Automation will be showcasing the PE10 Robotiq Palletising Solution designed specifically for Universal Robots collaborative robots (cobots). Palletising is a repetitive and strenuous task that poses risk of injury to workers. For manufacturers looking to increase efficiency, palletising […]
New off-the-shelf and modular palletisers
End-of-line palletising is a task commonly automated across a range of industries, due to bottlenecks and the risk of repetitive strain injury (RSI) to workers. RARUK Automation can now offer two simple approaches to palletising automation, from partner Robotiq. RARUK Automation is the exclusive UK representative for Robotiq, a Canadian manufacturer of end-of-arm tooling and […]
Comau presents advanced automation at ITSA 2025
Comau showcased its advanced automation technologies at Industrial Transformation Saudi Arabia, (ITSA) held from December 1 to 3 at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre (RICEC) at Booth number 1-535. As the region’s leading platform for industrial innovation, the HANNOVER MESSE-backed event brought together global and local stakeholders committed to accelerating smarter, greener, and […]
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Bridging the gap in food and beverage plants
Food and beverage plants increasingly operate with a blend of equipment generations: legacy machinery that has served reliably for years, and newer automation technologies designed to enhance efficiency, traceability and sustainability. This hybrid setup gives manufacturers flexibility to modernise gradually, but it also presents a growing challenge: how to maintain ageing assets while integrating more […]
FANUC robot pairs hygiene with high performance
To meet the growing demand for food and cleanroom applications, FANUC has unveiled the latest model in its LR Mate industrial robot range. The compact and powerful LR Mate 10-11A Food/Clean has a 10kg payload and is compliant with ISO 4 Class cleanrooms. This makes it ideal for use in highly controlled environments across sectors […]
ChocoMatic comes to life with igus 7th axis
When customers tap a screen to choose their favourite chocolates, Roose Automation’s ‘ChocoMatic’ robot arm travels along a linear track, selects each chocolate, and delivers them without human intervention. Behind this playful, hygienic automation lies a clever piece of engineering: the 7th axis from igus. Roose Automation wanted to give its robot arm the freedom […]