Mitsubishi Electric has extended its RH range of MELFA SCARA robots with the launch of the new F series, which the company says sets new benchmark standards for speed, flexibility, ease of integration and simplicity of programming. Combining a wide area of coverage with the industry’s fastest cycle times, the cost-effective F Series can boost […]
A high payload robot from KUKA’s new QUANTEC range has won a top award for its ground-breaking design. The KR 270 R2700 ultra, which is suitable for a variety of tasks from packaging and order picking to handling, welding and machining operations, clinched a coveted ‘best of the best’ prize from the Red Dot Institute. […]
KUKA says its new KR Agilus range of high speed, small robots has been designed to deliver short cycle times and high levels of accuracy for a wide variety of applications. Specially developed for working in tight spaces, it will be of particular interest within the packaging industry for handling and pick and place tasks. The […]
A vision system fitted to an articulated robot has delivered vastly increased flexibility at a check station on assembly lines for an automotive cooling unit assembly line, as well as slashing both initial invest and retooling costs. The Piston Group, located in Michigan, and Missouri, USA, builds cooling modules for seven different vehicles. These cooling […]
A six-axis KUKA robot is being used to perform quality control checks on insulin pens as part of a new automated materials testing system developed by Zwick. The top machine manufacturer, based in Ulm-Einsingen, Germany, has chosen a high accuracy KUKA KR 5 robot for its roboTest R cell, which is designed to measure various functions such […]
Igus UK, more commonly associated as the innovator of plastic bearings, energy chains and cabling products, has developed robolink – a multi-axis joint for humanoid robots and lightweight automation applications. A complete modular system, robolink combines enormous design freedom with simplicity and is particularly well-suited where masses are to be kept as low as possible. […]
Micro-Epsilon’s gapCONTROL 2711 is a non-contact laser profile scanner that is designed specifically for the measurement of gaps and edges, whilst simplifying sensor set up and configuration for the user. Typical applications include robot welding machines. The gapCONTROL 2711 laser profile scanner incorporates the same hardware and software interfaces as the company’s existing scanCONTROL 2710 […]
The manufacturing of aircraft could soon look dramatically different, thanks to a programme run by the Technology Strategy Board. The one-year i-Composites programme saw KUKA, together with project partners Loop Technology and Güdel, as part of a wider consortium, looking at ways of developing affordable composites manufacturing technologies. KUKA Systems, in conjunction with Bombardier Aerospace, […]
Designed specifically for palletising, Kawasaki Robotic’s RD080N is faster, more compact and lighter than its predecessor and maintains its rigid construction. Duty cycle tests illustrate its high speed by performing 2,800 cycles, with 80kg payloads, of 75mm vertical and 900mm horizontal an average individual cycle time of 1.28 seconds. For multi-robot environments, typical in busy […]
The third generation of the highly economical and flexible Universal Robot has just been released and it introduces additional programming capability and a new lighter weight teach pendant. New software features collectively enhance the robot’s ability to be tailored to the needs of the application through simple, menu-driven steps. The controller incorporates a faster processor […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
... Read 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 […]
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 […]