Having supplied end-of-arm tooling (EAOT) for automotive powertrain manufacturing and assembly for over 30 years, Zimmer Group is now at the forefront of the technological transition to electromobility, including the pro-active development of a number of modular solutions for EV vehicle manufacturing. As the transition away from vehicles powered by internal combustion engines to the […]
Specialist in automation, pneumatics and linear motion products, Matara UK has released its very first pneumatics product catalogue, which includes a key section on grippers. In addition, the new product catalogue covers air preparation, solenoid valves and valve islands, pilot and mechanical valves, pneumatic cylinders (built in the UK), rodless cylinders and ancillary equipment. Product categories […]
Applied Automation has signed a sole UK distribution agreement with Danish collaborative robotics specialist, Spin Robotics, which has developed affordable and easy to use ‘plug-and-produce’, end-of-arm, screwdriving tools for assembly applications using collaborative robots. Headquartered in Odense, the robotics capital of Denmark, Spin Robotics has already sold its screwdriving solution to over 33 new distributors […]
Martina Höller, electrical technology product manager at SMC, outlines four simple ways in which you can reduce the energy consumption of your vacuum system, focusing in particular on vacuum ejectors. With energy prices surging across Europe, efficiency has become a high priority for all manufacturing and process plants using vacuum handling systems. Using less energy […]
The latest easy-automation solution from RARUK Automation makes it viable for any SME, regardless of their size or level of experience, to introduce automatic parts loading in just 2-3 hours. The Robotiq Machine Tending Solution is the latest in a series of off-the-shelf kits that has allowed RARUK Automation – Robotiq’s current ‘Best Expert Partner […]
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Coval, the French manufacturer of vacuum gripping solutions, offers vacuum grippers for automated applications, from gripping single parts to complete layers. The range, it says, is equally suited to equipping either cobots or robots, offering a catalogue of modular, standard products. The complete range of vacuum grippers can be applied at various points along the […]
For the second year in succession, RARUK Automation has been recognised by end of arm tooling manufacturer Robotiq for its impressive sales record, particularly in the field of ‘solution products’. RARUK Automation has again been awarded the title ‘Robotiq Best Expert Partner Europe’. Having achieved the ‘Robotiq Expert Partner’ accreditation for the last five years, […]
Schmalz has launched a new range of food compliant suction cups suitable for use across the different stages of baked goods production: from handling individual dough pieces within an automated production process, or as an integral part of a vacuum carpet, through to handling finished and frozen bakery products. Vacuum technology for handling food products […]
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 […]
Proven automation tech can boost performance
Peter Newman, director at Brillopak, explains that automation should not be feared and that proven industry technology combined with proper planning can prevent myriad issues, while delivering significant performance increases. Investment in automation in food packing is no longer a medium-term aspiration, it is now a short-term business imperative. And with an optimum combination of […]