Trio Motion Technology is launching a new machine controller at SPS for large machines with control for up to 128 servo drive and robot axes over high speed EtherCAT. The new quad-core Flex-7 Flexible Machine Controller also increases machine automation capabilities by expanding network connectivity and data processing power, combining control flexibility and compact dimensions. […]
The mk Technology Group is now part of the Universal Robots partner network and provides conveyor technology which can be integrated quickly and simply into your cobot application through the URCap plug-in. mk now provides all users of Universal Robots individual belt conveyors for simple integration in their cobot application. The convenient URCap plug-in simplifies […]
RARUK Automation has launched its new ‘Automation For Everyone Technology Showcase’ series. The series is set to begin on 2-3 October 2024, with the first event taking place at RARUK Automation’s facility in Shefford, Bedfordshire. Attendees are offered the choice of three half-day sessions across the two-day event, where they will have the opportunity to […]
CKF Systems has developed develop a new bespoke robotic de-palletising and re-palletising system for Primafruit at its site in the Vale of Evesham. Primafruit is a primary supplier of a broad range of fruit. The banana inspection and packing lines within Primafruit at its Evesham facility were heavily reliant on manual labour. Imported produce, cardboard […]
Trio Motion Technology has expanded in Italy by opening a Sales and Applications Development Centre. The new Italy operations hub marks Trio’s development in the European market. Located in Cardano al Campo near Milan, Trio Italy comprises a Motion Applications Development facility and product support team, as well as a Sales Centre for the country’s […]
In the Action Arena at MachineBuilding.Live, Bosch Rexroth will be demonstrating the integration of a 7-axis Kassow Robot with the VarioFlow Plus conveyor system, complete with vision system. A unique demo unit how these systems can be easily combined for various material handling applications, and showcases the flexibility of these components. Visitors will be able […]
Detecting the smallest errors, increasing throughput rates, preventing wear – industrial cameras provide important information for automated processes. IDS will be demonstrating which technologies and products are particularly relevant at SPS in Nuremberg, Germany, from 12 to 14 November. IDS will be taking part at SPS for the first time, focusing on industrial image processing […]
Aerotech says its new hexapod, the HEX150-125HL, is suitable for high-precision positioning and motion tasks down to the nanometre range. Compared to its predecessor, it has a more compact design and a lower height. In addition, the Hexapod 150-125HL has undergone design improvements which, according to the manufacturer, lead to significant increases in performance. The […]
Three aspects of sensor technology are particularly important in image processing for industrial automation: performance, flexibility and usability. Simple Vision sensors meet these requirements. They are as easy to operate as optical sensors, plus they are as powerful as camera systems. Leuze offers this concept as a quick and straightforward introduction to vision technology. Vision […]
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 […]
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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. […]
Digital solutions reduce costs and optimise productivity
Comau showcased two new digital enablers at 34.BI-MU, Italy’s leading exhibition for metal working, machine tools, robots, automation systems, digitalisation and more. Underscoring the company’s commitment to innovation in the field of industrial automation and robotics, visitors had the opportunity to see how Comau’s in.Grid digital platform and New Generation Robot Teach Pendant (TPX), with […]