Universal Robots’ lightweight collaborative robot arms can now be implemented in controlled environments: After successful tests in accordance with VDI 2083 Part 9.1, the international industrial guideline concerning the various functions and measures of cleanroom technologies, the robot arms and the accompanying controller boxes made by the Danish pioneer in human-robot collaboration have been awarded […]
Universal Robots, the Danish pioneer of human-robot collaboration, says it will revolutionise the automation industry with the launch of Universal Robots+ – a showroom of ‘plug and play’ application solutions offering a new level of simplicity for companies that want to hit the ground running when installing their next UR robot application. By choosing accessories, […]
The experts at control specialist Applied Automation review the ever expanding robot market and how to make the right choice for your application. Demands on production lines and robot cells are continuously increasing. This involves factors such as quality and flexibility, as well as energy efficiency, sustainability and productivity. Additional operations usually require additional robots; […]
The Filter Design Company (FDC) has boosted its volume filter manufacturing capabilities, applying its own automation expertise and sourcing robotic and linear motion technologies through RA Rodriguez. FDC’s automation, incorporating a Universal Robots UR3 table-top robot complete with Robotiq 2F85 gripper, has quadrupled output, reduced manning hours, increased consistency and reduced adhesive waste in glue […]
Oxfordshire-based Industrial Vision Systems (IVS) is now integrating its machine vision technology with the latest collaborative robots, or ‘cobots’, from Universal Robots. IVS is pitching the vision-enabled UR3, UR5 and UR10 models, which are supplied in the UK by RA Rodriguez, at customer applications such as inspecting complex components, as well as providing positioning feedback […]
“The whole premise of our company is to bring manufacturing back to this country,” says Geoff Escallette, CEO of US based RSS Manufacturing and Phylrich, a highly specialised short run production facility which manufactures plumbing fixtures and fittings with turnaround time as quick as 24 hours. “Collaborative robots from Universal Robots fit perfectly with that […]
FANUC shared a stand with Abar Automation stand at this year’s Foodex Show, and visitors to the stand were handed a free can of soft drink by FANUC’s latest collaborative robot – the CR-7iA. Based on FANUC’s first mass produced collaborative robot – theCR-35iA – this new robot has a payload of 7kg and the […]
Manufacturers can often see the value of robot-assisted production but are concerned about the cost; not only of the robot itself but also its programming. A Universal Robot (UR) from RA Rodriguez is proving a good choice for anyone in this dilemma. It is affordable, adaptable and very easy to program so it can be […]
For the first time in the UK, visitors to the MACH event will see the FANUC CR35iA – a heavy lifting collaborative robot which enables humans and machines to work together without the need for safety fences. The robot, which can lift up to 35 kg, is the first of many collaborative robots to be […]
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 […]
Collaborative robots are bringing down the fences
Collaborative robots – or cobots as most are affectionately known – are bringing the fences down in manufacturing and production facilities all over the world. Unlike early industrial robots that had to be isolated behind a protective cage, this new wave of robots comes equipped with sensors, vision and, in most cases, plenty of programmed […]