Built on advances in robotics, engineering and physical AI, Amazon says its Vulcan robot is making its workers’ jobs easier and safer while moving orders more efficiently. And a key feature of the robot is its sense of touch. The typical robot is “numb and dumb,” says Aaron Parness, Amazon’s director of robotics AI, especially […]
Elesa has extended its range of vacuum cups, responding to increasing demand across automation, packaging and robotics sectors. Designed for reliable, efficient material handling, the components offer tailored solutions for environments where precision and product integrity are critical. Vacuum cups are essential in many manufacturing and logistics processes. Operating through negative pressure, they create a […]
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 […]
RARUK Automation is a leading provider of advanced robotic solutions, helping businesses across a range of industries in the UK enhance efficiency and reduce manufacturing costs. At Automation UK (Stand B52), RARUK Automation will be showcasing a range of Universal Robots applications, demonstrating the latest in automation technology. AI-Powered Bin Picking with Cambrian Vision Experience […]
When Google DeepMind needed a robotic hand for its AI project, it chose Shadow Robot. This new hand is highly sensitive, dexterous, and robust enough to withstand impacts that ruined earlier models. Throughout human history, the role played by the capabilities of our hands cannot be understated. From prehistoric manhandling in the earliest tools to […]
At MachineBuilding.Live 2024, TEN Editor Mark Simms talks to Rob Dumayne, dry-tech director at igus, about the RBTX platform and how it simplifies the configuration of robotics systems. The RBTX platform by igus provides robotic components from a range of leading manufacturers all in one place, so customers can configure the application that works for […]
Guillaume Mougin, Product Manager at Portescap, explores how miniature electric motors are improving the performance of grippers in robotics. Grippers are essential for robots engaged in pick-and-place applications. These electromechanical ‘hands’ allow objects to be grasped, manipulated and released, facilitating fast and precise interactions for low-mix, high-volume industrial processes. For the past three decades, pneumatic […]
At MachineBuilding.Live 2024, Camozzi UK will be showcasing its Smart Gripper Tool. Developed in collaboration with the Italian Institute of Technology, this gripper integrates the functions of a human hand, offering high precision and adaptability. Equipped with an advanced sensor system, the gripper collects real-time data from its environment and adjusts its actions accordingly, making […]
Bosch Rexroth combined the Anybus Communicator from HMS Networks with its Smart Flex Effector to bring industrial automation’s most versatile compensation module to the world. Bosch Rexroth specialises in advanced drive and control technologies. At its Customer and Innovation Centre in Ulm, Germany, it develops innovative solutions for the future of automation, such as the […]
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 […]
Automation for Everyone technology showcase
RARUK Automation has launched its new ‘Automation For Everyone Technology Showcase’ series. The series is set to begin on 2-3 October 2024, with the first event taking place at RARUK Automation’s facility in Shefford, Bedfordshire. Attendees are offered the choice of three half-day sessions across the two-day event, where they will have the opportunity to […]