At the Engineering Design Show (EDS) 2022, LG Motion’s will showcase the Techman collaborative robots (cobots) which are easy to implement and install. They will be shown as part of an integrated conveyor system. LG Motion is able to provide motion technology solutions for a very wide range of applications and industries. The company designs, […]
Fanuc has cemented its commitment to R&D with the launch of four new products, including: an advanced version of the ROBODRILL; the R-2000iC/190S high-precision machining robot; the ceiling-mounted SR-3iA/U SCARA robot; and the latest version of the CR-35iB collaborative robot. “Fanuc’s global success has been built on technological innovation, with a strong commitment to R&D […]
A new ROI calculator from Omron has been launched to support the process of evaluating an investment in collaborative and mobile robots, including easy and affordable leasing opportunities that are ideal for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Omron’s ROI calculator gives companies who are considering investing in collaborative or mobile robots a quick and easy […]
The latest addition to the RARUK Automation collaborative robot range is the 6-axis, high payload, long reach UR20, the most capable and competitive robot Universal Robots has ever built. It will allow RARUK Automation to engineer collaborative systems capable of handling up 20kg, a big requirement for packaging and palletising. RARUK Automation is part of […]
Igus is always striving to improve what moves and with its Smart plastic range. Now it is going one step further, improving what moves before it breaks, with predictive maintenance technology. This capability is highlighted in a new video, showing how Smart Plastics can prevent breakdowns while being quick and easy to use. Visit the […]
CKF Systems is delighted to be exhibiting at PPMA 2022 where it will be sharing with visitors the benefits of robotics and automation through live demos and video footage of real-world systems in action. CKF will be on Stand G38 from 27-29 September 2022 in Hall 5 of the NEC Birmingham. Its technical team will […]
Mitsubishi Electric is showcasing how its automation technologies can drive the entire electric vehicle value chain forward at the North East Automotive Expo 2022, taking place on 29th September 2022. During the event, visitors will be able to learn more about robotised systems, cyber security solutions, smart energy and many other data-driven opportunities on stand […]
Yaskawa has upgraded its Motoman PL Series of all-round, high-performance palletising robots with features including newly tuned kinematics and the latest generation of Sigma7 drive technology. The company says these new features help to improve stability, increase payloads and cycle times enhancing the performance of these versatile, all-round robots which are ideal for automatic palletising […]
In the CP and LE camera series of the uEye+ product line from IDS, customers can choose the right model for their applications from a total of six housing variants and numerous CMOS sensors. Anyone who needs quickly available industrial cameras for image processing projects is not faced with an easy task due to the […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Four ways to make your vacuum system more efficient
Martina Höller, electrical technology product manager at SMC, outlines four simple ways in which you can reduce the energy consumption of your vacuum system, focusing in particular on vacuum ejectors. With energy prices surging across Europe, efficiency has become a high priority for all manufacturing and process plants using vacuum handling systems. Using less energy […]