Machine Building North is delighted to announced Siemens digitalisation business development manager John Mackey as a speaker in the Networking Theatre, discussing the topic of how to ease robot adoption in the UK through the Standard Robot Command Interface. Join John in Theatre 2 on 10 April, from 11:45 to 12:15 at Machine Building North […]
Providing safe material flow in the field, the new DMM4 muting module from SICK Sensor Intelligence provides safe human-material differentiation to improve protection and productivity in industrial settings. The DMM4 meets a wide range of muting needs and is highly reliable, flexible and configurable to deliver enhanced industrial safety without compromising productivity. SICK is a […]
RARUK Automation, known for supplying the Universal Robots range of collaborative robot arms and other innovative automation solutions, has announced new partnerships with SICK and Inbolt. These new partnerships will allow RARUK Automation to unlock new collaborative robot applications for UK manufacturing businesses. The End-of-Arm-Safeguard (EOAS) from SICK creates a protective field around the robot’s […]
FANUC UK will continue its campaign to increase awareness of robotics, automation and engineering among young people with a suite of education-themed demonstrations at this year’s Automation UK event (7-8 May 2025, CBS Arena, Coventry). Key to ensuring the UK remains competitive on the international stage is engaging with the next generation and inspiring them […]
ACORN is excited to be exhibiting at the Machine Building North event, where product experts from both ACORN and Rexroth will be available to answer questions and discuss your projects and application requirements. A working Rexroth Cartesian Gantry demonstration will be on the stand along with various linear actuators and linear motion components, such as […]
3D inspection systems can visualise surfaces down to the smallest detail. In the automotive industry, for example, the smallest paint defects or inclusions in the paint result in costly reworking. Inspection systems are now available that detect defects quickly and reliably, thereby reducing costs, says Glenn Wedgbrow, business development manager at Micro-Epsilon UK. An increasing […]
Italian startup, Roboprint, has partnered with TM Robotics, the distributor of Shibaura Machine robots, to develop an automated solution for the labour-intensive processes of detaching and handling eyeglasses fabric stock. A solution was built around the Shibaura Machine THE600 SCARA robots. The end user, an Italian company called Centrostyle, manufactures a broad range of eyeglass […]
RightHand Robotics, a leader in robotic piece-picking solutions for warehousing and logistics, is pleased to announce a strategic investment from Rockwell Automation, the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation. This investment signals a major step forward in advancing automation technologies for fulfilment and warehousing operations. Combining RightHand Robotics’ robotic piece-picking technology […]
Mitsubishi Electric has launched its MELFA RH-10CRH and RH-20CRH SCARA robots, providing manufacturers with greater flexibility in adopting digital manufacturing while addressing skilled workforce shortages. These new robots enhance industrial automation through high-speed operation, easy installation, and exceptional efficiency. Compact and lightweight, they are ideal for manufacturers aiming to boost productivity while navigating space and […]
The H-815 6-Axis Hexapod from PI is a ruggedised, highly accurate, positioning and alignment system designed for continuous 24/7 operation in demanding industrial motion applications. Engineered as a durable parallel kinematic machine for high-precision alignment tasks, it provides six degrees of freedom (6-DOF) – X, Y, Z, pitch, roll, and yaw – delivering exceptional flexibility […]
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. […]