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Comau brings Racer robots to MACH 2016

Comau brings Racer robots to MACH 2016

Comau will be exhibiting its range of Racer robots at MACH 2016, describing it as a world-class robot that doesn’t skimp on style. The company claims the Racer3 and Racer 999 Safe offer unmatched pace and movement fluidity, and says that Racer robots deliver optimal efficiency and technological excellence wrapped up in a sharp new […]

By April 12, 2016 0 Comments Read More →
Aerotech HEX500-350HL hexapod guarantees accuracy

Aerotech HEX500-350HL hexapod guarantees accuracy

Aerotech says its HexGen hexapods represent a significant advance in six-degree-of-freedom positioning performance. The HEX500-350HL high-load, precision hexapod is suited to applications in x-ray diffraction, sensor testing, and high-force device manipulation. With its high-load capacity, large travels, high speeds, and sub-micrometer precision, the HEX500-350HL means no compromising on application specifications. Aerotech claims the HEX500-350HL is […]

By April 4, 2016 0 Comments Read More →
RS introduces ARISO contactless connectors

RS introduces ARISO contactless connectors

RS Components has introduced a new range of ARISO contactless connectors from TE Connectivity. The ARISO contactless connectors provide a hybrid interconnection system that is based on contactless power and data technology and enables easy connectivity over a short distance without physical connection. ARISO contactless connectors bring many advantages such as design flexibility, unlimited mating cycles and […]

By March 24, 2016 0 Comments Read More →
Schaeffler offers plug-and-play linear systems

Schaeffler offers plug-and-play linear systems

Manufacturers increasingly want their linear technology suppliers to offer not only linear components but also plug-and-play subsystems, engineering, drives technology and other technical support services, including final assembly, cabling, set up of control parameters and commissioning. Schaeffler’s Linear Technology division in Homburg specialises in ready-to-use, project-specific linear systems. An intelligent mix of customisable, high performance […]

By March 23, 2016 0 Comments Read More →
Festo showcases modular handling platform

Festo showcases modular handling platform

Festo be introducing its modular handling platform at the Hannover Fair 2016 for small scale handling applications, which is a ready-to-operate system allowing automation users to considerably reduce costs and time-to-market. It is particularly suited to electronics and light assembly as well as for laboratory automation, enabling precise curved travel paths to be created for […]

By March 23, 2016 0 Comments Read More →
Weidmüller FreeCon Contactless cuts downtime

Weidmüller FreeCon Contactless cuts downtime

FreeCon Contactless from Weidmuller is an innovative solution for eliminating contact-related downtime on industrial robot lines. Burnt, bent or dirty contacts can often be the cause of time consuming and costly production failures. This is all the more true of applications that require frequent plugging cycles. Certain models of industrial robots performing frequent tool changes […]

By March 21, 2016 Read More →
FANUC UK brings CR35iA cobot to MACH 2016

FANUC UK brings CR35iA cobot to MACH 2016

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 […]

By March 17, 2016 Read More →
SICK makes the safe factory more productive

SICK makes the safe factory more productive

Visitors to the SICK stand at MACH 2016 (stand 5969) are promised a glimpse of the future of industrial safety, with demonstrations of the new DFS60S Pro safety encoder, microScan3 safety laser scanner and deTec4 Prime safety light curtain, all designed to increase uptime and efficiency in automated production and warehousing environments through more dynamic […]

By March 17, 2016 Read More →
Schunk sets a new standard for robotic grippers

Schunk sets a new standard for robotic grippers

On Stand 5024 in Hall 5 at MACH, Schunk will be inviting the manufacturing industry to review a host of new products that will receive their UK exhibition premiere at MACH, whilst industry experts will be discussing Schunk’s technology that meets the criteria of Industry 4.0. As the industry benchmark in automation, Schunk recently received […]

By March 17, 2016 Read More →
ABB highlights YuMi and welding solutions at MACH

ABB highlights YuMi and welding solutions at MACH

ABB will be showcasing its latest technologies at this year’s MACH 2016 on stand 5771 in Hall 5, including the latest developments in robotic automation, with its new generation of cost-effective, state-of-the-art standardised arc welding cells. Demonstrations will also include ABB’s laser welding technology combined with ABB’s innovative FlexInspect, the ultimate solution for automated in-line […]

By March 17, 2016 Read More →