Comau announced the worldwide launch of MyCo, its new family of collaborative robots, at Automatica 2025. The MyCo lineup features six distinct cobot models with payload capacities ranging from 3 kg to 15 kg, specifically designed to meet the growing global demand for versatile, safe and easy-to-use collaborative automation. The highly intuitive and streamlined design […]
Delta is redefining intelligent manufacturing for SMEs at automatica 2025 with the debut of two next-generation D-Bot cobot solutions. The D-Bot MAR handles payloads of up to 500 kg with a lift height of 55 mm, ideal for European pallets and materials handling applications. The Dynamic D-Bot 2-in-1 boasts a detachable cobot arm to execute […]
RARUK Automation will be showcasing a range of solutions designed to optimise packaging efficiency at the PPMA Total Show, 23-25 September 2025 at the NEC in Birmingham. At the show, held every three years, RARUK Automation will be highlighting collaborative robot (cobot) palletising, mobile robots and AI vision. On stand D72, RARUK Automation will be […]
Quicktron has launched a new solution for the UK market – the M5F bin-mover robot – which further enhances its flagship Quickbin+ solution. The launch of the M5F robot marks a milestone in Quicktron’s expansion into Europe as the AMR specialist brings its innovative, affordable and intelligent robotic solutions to new customers across the continent. […]
Delta has its participation in automatica 2025 under the theme of “Delta – Smart Solutions for Your Production”, to unveil a comprehensive portfolio of solutions designed to drive industrial transformation, efficiency, and sustainable production. Highlights include award-winning collaborative robots with AI-powered cognitive capabilities, robust SCADA software for comprehensive energy management, precise Time-of-Flight (ToF) cameras for […]
The updated ISO 14119:2024 standard – covering interlocking devices associated with guards – was published just a few months ago, replacing the 2013 version. This revision is essential for machine builders, end users, and safety professionals. The experts at Fortress Safety discuss the changes. The standard covers the principles for the design and selection of […]
JLR has revealed its rigorous seat testing regime, with four dedicated robots – KUKA Occubots – each simulating a decade of sitting, moving and twisting in a matter of days to ensure the company’s luxury vehicle clients are sitting comfortably. In recognition of the importance of comfort and convenience, which are the foremost features when […]
Ideal for heavy duty indoor and outdoor applications, the new Flexi Mobile Safety Controller from SICK Sensor Intelligence ensures safety in dynamic mobile robots. The robust, intelligent, easy-to-install solution has been designed specifically by the global sensor company to meet the needs of both indoor and outdoor automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots […]
The new Deep 3D Matching technology from MVTec recognises the exact position of objects even under difficult conditions, making picking from a box safe, fast, and efficient. Automated industrial workflows can no longer do without robot-assisted gripping processes. While pick-and-place applications require objects to be securely gripped and placed elsewhere, bin picking is more complex: […]
Whether it’s realigning packaging material, clearing minor faults, or adjusting sensors, EUCHNER’s CKS2 smart key system enables controlled, traceable access that supports safer and faster operator interventions – helping manufacturers maintain safety without sacrificing productivity. CKS2 is ideal for robotic cells, packaging lines and high-throughput machinery where downtime is costly. Traditional Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) systems have […]
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 […]