Motion Control Products (MCP) is excited to introduce the AK Series EtherCAT Bus Motion Controllers with I/O module expansion from Kinco, offering a new generation of medium-sized motion control systems. Designed to address diverse industrial control requirements, the AK series delivers advanced functionality and robust performance, making it an ideal solution for applications such as […]
LC Automation is heading to Machine Building North and bringing hands-on demos of smart automation in action. As the UK’s only distributor of IAI, LC Automation will showcase a fantastic range of electrical actuators and Cartesian robots – perfect for machine builders looking for solutions that are easy to specify, install and use. Visitors will […]
Distributors of SICK and Universal Robots are excited by the prospect of safe, collision-free, reliable collaboration between humans and robots across a wide range of industrial settings, thanks to the develop of the End-of-Arm-Safeguard (EOAS) by SICK for Universal Robots cobots. A world-first, the patented technology ensures robots and humans can work in closer proximity […]
SMS Machine Automation, based in Barnsley, is celebrating 25 years in automation. With over two decades of experience in motion control, the company offers support at every stage of your automation journey, including design, build, integration, programming and component supply across all industries. SMS has recently expanded into the education sector with the Mini Factory […]
ABB Robotics will be holding an Open Day at its Milton Keynes Customer Experience Centre on Thursday, 15 May, highlighting the benefits offered by the latest robotic and machine automation technologies. Featuring live demonstrations, interactive sessions and expert insights, the event will show how automation is opening possibilities for transformation and growth across industries in […]
Delta is highlighting at Hannover Messe 2025 a versatile set of AI-driven smart manufacturing, energy infrastructure and data centre solutions. These include, the award-winning D-Bot series cobots, featuring advanced cognitive capabilities and integration with NVIDIA Omniverse to develop next-generation digital twins. Shan-Shan Guo, Delta’s Chief Brand Officer, said, “Investments in both AI and public infrastructure […]
Delta unveiled its Cognibot Kit at Hannover Messe 2025. This add-on equips Delta’s D-Bot series collaborative robots (cobots) with advanced cognitive capabilities, such as voice command, 3D machine vision, multimodal Artificial Intelligence (AI) interaction and more, significantly enhancing their performance, flexibility and safety in industrial environments. Michael Mayer-Rosa, Senior Director, Industrial Automation Business Group Delta […]
A robot system that is capable of repairing rails and points is set to change the way European rail networks are maintained. Using industrial robots from FANUC, the system has been designed and manufactured by Robel Rail Automation, a German specialist in the maintenance of rail infrastructure. The system features a rail-traversing wagon mounted by […]
Rollon announces the launch of its new Cobot Transfer Unit (CTU), designed to push the boundaries of collaborative robot applications. With a series of key enhancements, the latest CTU model offers improved flexibility, easier integration, and increased performance, making it the ideal solution for automation processes requiring extended reach. The new CTU introduces a range […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
See automation in action at MachineBuilding.Live
As a result of their popularity at the 2024 event, the number of Action Areas at MachineBuilding.Live 2025 has been increased. On these special stands, leading experts from across the machine building and factory automation spectrum will be providing live demonstrations of their latest technologies and innovations. Many of them will be making their UK […]
Vision system combined with robotics
On stand 163 in the Action Area at MachineBuilding.Live, Visicon will highlight the magic that happens when you combine the latest in machine vision systems with robotics. The combination of vision and robotics enables you to unlock the potential of automation with an affordable and accessible solution. Visicon is an integration partner in the UK […]
Customised robotics and automation systems: Astech Projects is an award-winning provider of advanced automated solutions. We work with clients worldwide to design and build robotics and automation systems that meet
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OMRON robots automate poultry packing line
CP Foods UK is a major poultry producer supplying leading retailers, manufacturers and foodservice operators across the UK. With operations rooted in food safety, quality, and adaptability, the company constantly seeks ways to respond to shifting retailer and consumer demands. In its UK facilities, CP Foods UK prepares and packages chicken products for a dynamic […]
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. […]