The 2016/17 edition of Stemmer Imaging’s popular Imaging and Vision Handbook is now available in printed format and for the first time on line. It has been updated with the latest technologies and products. Now in its third edition, the handbook acts as an invaluable reference guide for machine vision users as well as providing […]
Schunk has strengthened its team with the appointment of Chris Burns to support the company’s customer base in Scotland, while the growing popularity of the Schunk automation product range in Ireland has been reflected by the addition of Barry O’Connor to its sales team. Pictured: Barry O’Connor (left) is Schunk’s new sales engineer for Ireland, […]
Renishaw is pleased to announce that a neuromate stereotactic robot system and neuroinspire surgical planning software have been installed at one of the world’s leading children’s hospitals, Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) in London. Martin Tisdall and Kristian Aquilina, consultant neurosurgeons at GOSH (pictured right) have already successfully used the systems for several Stereoelectroencephalography (stereo […]
B&R has further expanded its portfolio of modular mapp software components. The new mapp RoboX and mapp Teach make it faster and easier than ever to get robotic systems configured and ready for operation. B&R says mapp RoboX can be used to control any kinematic system with up to 15 axes. Using mapp RoboX, developers […]
Machine vision (MV) is enjoying sales increases in double digits. Demand is growing constantly for ever more powerful components and systems, driven by increasingly sophisticated automation projects. AUTOMATICA 2016, which will take place in Munich from June 21 to 24, shows the new and further developments in the MV industry. Vendors and system integrators in the […]
SICK has launched its first ‘plug-and-play’ 3D vision sensor in the UK, the TriSpector 1000, delivering real-time 3D quality inspection in a self-contained unit that is simple to install and use. Developed by SICK in close cooperation with customers worldwide, the TriSpector 1000 is expected to open up affordable 3D vision sensing for a wide […]
SICK says its new PowerProx sensor offers unprecedented versatility to detect any object on a high-speed production line with just one range of sensors. PowerProx’s ability to detect small and flat objects too, no matter what the surface finish, will be useful in handling and assembly, for example in the automotive industry for reliable checking […]
Stemmer Imaging will be showing a variety of industrial vision systems at MACH 2016. These will include a smart 3D system making 3D measurements on parts on a conveyor, a multi-camera packaging inspection system, robotic pick & place with a novel pattern matching method and component inspection using a high resolution smart camera. Vision–enabled robotic […]
A mobile fleet of Universal Robots will now receive daily work orders to solve ever-changing tasks with high mix/low volume electronics manufacturer Scott Fetzer Electrical Group (SFEG). The collaborative robots have optimised production by 20%, taking over monotonous and potentially hazardous tasks from employees now reallocated to more rewarding jobs. The fact that Universal Robots […]
Motion plastics and low-cost automation at MACH 2026
igus returns to MACH with a comprehensive range of engineering innovations designed to improve machine reliability, reduce downtime and deliver long‑term cost savings for manufacturers across all industry. With the UK operation based in Northampton, igus develops lubrication‑free motion plastics that replace traditional metal components, increasing performance while eliminating the need for grease and maintenance. […]
RBTX DOBOT partner launch hailed a success
igus UK marks a major milestone in accessible automation with the successful launch of its RBTX partnership with DOBOT Robotics. The event brought together engineers, system integrators, manufacturers and automation specialists to explore how flexible robotic solutions can be deployed quickly and cost-effectively, without the complexity traditionally associated with industrial automation. Live demonstrations showcased collaborative […]
What role does AI play in art?
The River of Light festival in Liverpool showcased ‘Face Value’, a captivating installation co-created by PhD student Emma Brass from the University of Liverpool and Venya Krutikov, co-founder of The Kazimier and Invisible Wind Factory. Blending artificial intelligence, robotics, and visual art, Face Value invites visitors to confront how technology perceives and redefines reality. The […]
ABB Robotics launches high-speed PoWa cobot family
ABB Robotics is combining the flexibility of cobots with higher payloads and performance, with the launch of its new PoWa cobot family into the rapidly expanding global collaborative robot market, which ABB Robotics estimates will grow by 20 percent annually through to 2028. “Cobots are growing significantly faster than traditional industrial robots, driven by demands […]
Flexible industrial automation solutions from Delta
Delta showcased its comprehensive portfolio of industrial automation solutions at Hannover Messe 2026, highlighting how its advanced drives, HMI panels, and controller solutions enable smarter manufacturing by improving energy efficiency, flexibility, and sustainability. At the same time, Delta ensures robust protection for customers across a wide range of industries, from machinery and food and beverage […]
Intelligent automation for laboratory workflows
Beckhoff UK will exhibit at London Lab Live at ExCeL London from May 6-7, 2026, where it will demonstrate how PC-based control can help pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturers build more flexible sample and product handling processes. A key attraction on the stand will be a live demonstration combining Beckhoff’s XTS intelligent transport system with a […]
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Universal adaptive gripper for faster, gentler picking
Festo has introduced the HPSX Universal Adaptive Gripper, a pneumatic soft gripper engineered to improve speed, hygiene and flexibility in demanding food, pharmaceutical and cosmetics applications. Combining robust design, food-safe materials and adaptive silicone fingers, the HPSX directly addresses long-standing automation challenges where rapid, precise and gentle product handling is essential. “In developing the HPSX, […]
The beverage palletising shift is accelerating
Martin Ray Winery in Napa Valley has deployed its first lean cobot palletising workcell and achieved a 16-month ROI, with the system installed in just two days. You can find out all about it in a webinar hosted by Robotiq on 19 March. Across Europe and North America, beverage producers, from kombucha and bottled water […]
Robotics, vision and AI combine for dairy processes
Automation solutions provider Eberle Automatische Systeme has developed a breakthrough in quality control with a focus on the cheese-ripening process, combining AI with machine vision software from MVTec. The food industry is experiencing a transformative shift in quality control, due in part to advances in artificial intelligence (AI). When combined with rule-based machine vision, AI […]
Axelent examines guarding requirements for robots
The experts from Axelent discuss the important issue of guarding for robot cells when the guard is to be positioned within the motion range of the robot. We are often asked about the stability of guards in connection with robot installations, where the guard (fencing) needs to be placed in the motion range of a […]