Fanuc has introduced the new CRX-5iA, CRX-20iA/L and CRX-25iA collaborative robots, the latest additions to its popular CRX series that includes the CRX-10iA and CRX-10iA/L collaborative robots. Fanuc will demonstrate all five CRX models at IREX (International Robot Exhibition), March 9-12, 2022 at the Tokyo Big Sight in booth E4-04, and at IREX Virtual, March […]
Igus is the first cable manufacturer in the world to receive UL AWM certification from US validation agency Underwriters Laboratories (UL) for its high-end TPE cables, which do not require fire-retardant halogens as additives. This is the first time that the testing organisation has recognised that halogen-free TPE cables can also meet the fire protection […]
At MACH 2022, the UK’s biggest event for the manufacturing industry, Minitec UK will showcase its engineering expertise, including a demonstration of a conveyor system equipped with a cobot (collaborative robot) a rotating table, workstations and iCAD Assembler software demonstrations available on request. Visitors can also see Minitec’s Aluminium Profile System. The company supports businesses with […]
The active pull back unit (PBU) from Kabelschlepp Metool ensures that ROBOTRAX cable carriers are reliably guided and placed. This extends the service life and reduces downtimes. With fast movement sequences and large work envelopes typical in robotics applications, the relatively long carriers can knock against the robot arm. The PBU prevents this by keeping […]
Igus has received a collaboration award as a Pioneer member of the SPE Industrial Partner Network. The organisation was founded by specialist plug manufacturer Harting in 2019 along with six other members. To be at the forefront of research in this technology, Igus joined the organisation shortly after as a partner for applying SPE to […]
The move towards electro mobility heralds a paradigm shift in vehicle drive technology, changing the dynamics of the market, and posing major challenges, not only for automotive manufacturers themselves, but their suppliers. Automation specialist, Zimmer Group, which in the past had focused its systems division on components for the conventional powertrain segment, is responding positively […]
Omron has announced the launch of Fleet Operations Workspace (FLOW) Core 2.1 software that enables short-term introduction of mobile robots. This is achieved through running data analysis, simulation functions and integrated control of multiple robot types. In recent years, mobile robots have been introduced to automate intralogistics efficiently and safely, with the aim of reducing […]
Industrial safety engineering specialist Euchner will use its stand (G120) at this year’s Drives & Controls exhibition to showcase its extensive range of guard locking products available for bus connection networking using protocols including EtherCAT, Profinet and EtherNet/IP. One machinery safety solution Euchner is keen to highlight at the show is its MGB/MGB2 (Multifunction Gate […]
At this year’s Drives & Controls Exhibition, Mitsubishi Electric will showcase how Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) connectivity enables the creation of future-oriented Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) applications. Outlining the advantages of this network technology, visitors to stand F100 will be invited to see how the company’s range of automation solutions can drive up productivity by […]
Sensing and Instrumentation specialist Baumer will be promoting its expanding range of innovative IO-Link devices and supporting software at the upcoming Drives & Control show. Sensors are becoming increasingly important in the advances of robotic and automated systems and Baumer is at the forefront of sensor technology helping customers to develop ever more sophisticated manufacturing […]
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 […]