AGVs and Robots are no longer the future – they’re the now. As these technologies become regular fixtures on factory floors, understanding the safety standards that govern their operation is no longer optional – it’s essential. Which is why Pilz is running two new expert-led AGV and robot courses. Safety Requirements and Integration of AGVs […]
With the Safety Distance Calculator, Pilz provides a free, browser-based software tool, making it much easier for users to calculate safety distances for safety light curtains. Calculations can now be carried out in accordance with the previous version of EN ISO 13855 as well as the revised EN ISO 13855:2024. What does EN ISO 13855 […]
At Machine Building Live, SICK UK portfolio sales manager David Hannaby discusses the company’s safety offering, including devices that provide intelligent muting. This enables businesses to optimise productivity while still assuring safety. High productivity and flexibility are key competitive advantages in times of digitalisation. With SICK as your partner, you benefit not only from one […]
At Machine Building Live, Pilz Automation Technology sales manager Jason Reed discusses products that will help businesses comply with the Machinery Regulation that will be implemented in 2027, with a demonstration of authentication technology to determine who can gain access to a machine. Within its “Identification and Access Management” portfolio, Pilz offers a comprehensive range […]
The International Robotic Safety Conference (IRSC), hosted by the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), took place in Houston, Texas, from November 3 to 5, 2025. As Clara Sipes, market analyst at Interact Analysis explains, it highlighted how safety requirements are evolving within one of the fastest-growing segments of industrial automation. With 28 speakers, 20+ exhibitors, […]
Of all the training sessions Pilz UK run, the City & Guilds Assured 4-Day Machinery Safety Course is the most popular. But the journey to the training facility in Corby isn’t always feasible – either for sheer distance or for the Monday morning start. So, thanks to feedback from previous attendees, opportunities to sit C&G […]
As a business specialising in robotic machines for surface finishing, Intec Robotics approached Fortress Safety seeking a solution to meet safety requirements. The company needed interlocks that could offer both flexibility and reliability to adapt across different machine designs in their supported industries. The tGard range stood out as a robust solution with a compact […]
Delta will showcase its latest industrial automation solutions and collaborative robotics (cobots) at SPS – Smart Production Solutions 2025. A major highlight is the new set of SIL3-certified safety modules with FSoE support to the AX5 platform for distributed safety control for human-machine collaboration in warehouse and logistics, woodworking, packaging, and food and beverage applications. […]
Additional product versions are now available for the PSENmgate safety gate system from Pilz: a new version for more operating functions and another with optimised wiring for faster installation; and a door handle module specifically for swing gates also adds to the system. PSENmgate assures greater ease of operation and more flexible installation. The new […]
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 […]
Application phase for 10th vector award is now open
The application phase of the igus vector award 2026 has begun. Now in its tenth year, a joint initiative is honouring designers worldwide who use high-performance plastic energy chains to create cable guides that set new technological standards, with winners to receive up to 5,000 euros in prize money. The vector award has gained international […]
Powering the factories of the future
The combination of collaborative robotics and in-process digital metrology represents a strategic convergence for the manufacturing industry and factories of the future. On the one hand, collaborative robots make it possible to automate handling and assembly tasks flexibly and safely without the need for physical barriers and, on the other hand, digital metrology integrated into […]
Cobot installed at steering systems manufacturer
Steering systems manufacturer, Pailton Engineering, continues to modernise its manufacturing processes with a new collaborative robot (cobot) at its facility in Coventry. After a successful trial period, the company is installing a FAIRINO FR10 on the induction hardening ball pin cell, where it works alongside existing team members to support production. Designed to work alongside […]
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 […]
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Automating the food sector: efficiency in action
The food and beverage industry has been slower to adopt automation than some other areas of manufacturing. Short-term supplier contracts and a reliance on cheap labour have proved obstacles to investment for some food producers, limiting their ability to grow their production capabilities. Fortunately, automation systems incorporating robotics from leading suppliers such as FANUC are […]
Robotics and digitalisation in food manufacturing
In this workshop at Food Manufacturing Live, Dr Bhavnita Patel, business development manager at The MTC, explores how automation, robotics and digitalisation are reshaping food manufacturing, unlocking efficiency, improving quality and reducing waste. Bhavnita explains why companies must adopt these technologies now, despite barriers like cost and legacy systems. She looks at where these tools […]
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 […]
The growing danger of unsecured machine identities
The wave of smart manufacturing is sweeping across the industry, bringing with it a seismic shift that is characterised by hyper-connectivity, relentless automation and unprecedented data-driven precision. However, manufacturing plants and factories are not just filled with machines; they’re teeming with thousands of non-human identities (NHIs), from robotic arms and PLCs to IoT and IIoT […]