For loading and unloading workpiece carriers containing wafers of different sizes in an automated process prior to PECVD coating, acp systems has developed a robotic solution aided by image processing for a leading manufacturer of space solar technology. It ensures that the specified positioning accuracy of ± 0.1 mm in the nests of the workpiece […]
Yamaha Robotics FA Section reports that robots from its competitively priced SCARA portfolio have enabled a customer making injection-molded products to implement traceability, as well as raising output and improving quality. Injection molded parts tend to be produced in large volumes yet, at the same time, quality expectations are high. Even small cosmetic defects can […]
Shibaura Machine is set to exhibit at Automate 2025, taking place 12-15 May in Detroit, Michigan. At booth 3244, the company will demonstrate the complete range of THE series SCARA robots – including live high-speed payload movement with the largest model, the THE1000 – alongside the versatile 6-axis TVM1200. Developed by Shibaura Machine, formerly known […]
Industrial robots offer a flexible, fast, and affordable solution for automating manufacturing and packaging processes, supported with supplier expertise and simulation tools to select the best suited equipment and optimise processes and workflow, as the experts at Yamaha Robotics explain. The business of making and selling is constantly evolving. Factory operators must respond to multiple […]
OMRON has announced the creation of a dedicated global robotics organisation. This strategic step reflects OMRON’s continued commitment to robotics as a core part of its value proposition and an essential pillar of its complete end-to-end automation solutions. The new robotics organisation will operate alongside OMRON’s automation business, allowing both to complement and reinforce one […]
What if work no longer felt like work? And monotonous tasks became entertaining? Or hard labour was replaced by voice commands? automatica 2025 will show how close reality has already come to this vision. Here, exhibitors from all over the world will show how robots, cobots, and humanoids interact with and support humans as new […]
Yamaha Robotics Europe FA Section will bring new demonstrations to automatica 2025 in Munich this June, leveraging the LCMR200 linear transfer system for extra productivity in factory automation. Building on connections with system-integrator partners, the booth will show how the feature-rich LCMR200 maximises the value and performance of Yamaha robots automating industrial processes. The first […]
Shibaura Machine is set to exhibit at Automate 2025, taking place May 12–15 in Detroit, Michigan. At booth 3244, the company will demonstrate the complete range of THE series SCARA robots – including live high-speed payload movement with the largest model, the THE1000 – alongside the versatile 6-axis TVM1200. Developed by Shibaura Machine, formerly known […]
In the world of robot manufacturing, efficiency has always been king. Faster cycle times, greater precision and maximum output have long dictated how industrial robots are designed. But today, a new measure of success is emerging: sustainability. Here, Nigel Smith, managing director of TM Robotics, explores three key factors shaping sustainable robot design. 1. Energy-saving […]
igus introduces new SID1 robotic dog
Robot dogs are being used for a variety of tasks, ranging from preserving heritage sites to assisting in manufacturing plants. igus has introduced its own quadruped robot, the SID1 bionic robot. Advancements in robotic dogs designed for surveillance and security purposes are showcasing the rapid development and deployment of technology. These quadruped robots are equipped […]
Motion plastics specialist launches humanoid robot
igus has reached €1.105 billion in sales, increasing the number of active customers by 5%. And it is launcing a new record number of motion plastics products for 2025, with some 277 innovations showcasing a variety of new lubrication-free plastic products under the slogan ‘GO ZERO Lubrication’. These include PTFE-free materials, a complete energy chain […]
AI helps more companies access robotics
igus has improved its RBTX.co.uk platform with an Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbot. This interactive consultant is designed to help companies with limited experience and technical knowledge of robotics to quickly and safely assemble low-cost automation solutions that will boost their competitiveness. Many companies know that automation offers enormous potential to meet the challenges of a […]
Epson launches its first industrial collaborative robot
New for automatica 2025, Epson announces the launch of its first industrial collaborative robot solution, designed to achieve successful human-machine interactions that improve efficiency and productivity across a diverse range of industries, including manufacturing, logistics, and the rapidly evolving life sciences sector. Join Epson on stand 311, hall B5, at automatica 2025, Messe Munchen, Germany, […]
FANUC and Reeco collaborate on robot palletising
FANUC UK has announced an agreement with Reeco Automation to incorporate the FANUC CRX range of collaborative robots into the RB series of robot palletisers. As manual loading becomes an increasingly harder role to recruit, Reeco’s automated end-of-line RB Palletiser systems have grown in popularity, particularly among food and beverage producers. By extending the RB […]
In the ever-changing landscape of automation, the term ‘collaborative robot’ (or cobot) has often been used to describe robots designed to work safely alongside humans. However, recent updates to the ISO 10218-2:2025 standard have shifted the focus from the robot itself to the application in which it operates. As highlighted by ‘The Robot Queen’ and […]
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Flexible, hygienic and process-safe gripper
Constructed in hygienic design, the new mGrip finger gripper from Schmalz fulfils the highest cleanliness standards. Thanks to its unique geometry, it picks up delicate products such as vegetables or baked goods precisely and gently. This enables food manufacturers to automate their handling tasks with process reliability. Sensitive surfaces, sometimes soft and sometimes fragile, rather […]
SCARA robot withstands cleaning procedures
With attributes that include an ISO Class 5 cleanroom rating, IP65 protection rating, food-grade lubricant and anti-rust bolts, the new FANUC SR-12iA/C is the perfect solution for food plants and cleanrooms. In fact, any material handling, assembly, inspection or picking/packaging application that requires a cleaning procedure will benefit from this strong food-grade SCARA robot. Alongside […]
Discover the future of beverage palletising
Join Robotiq for a webinar on 20 February exploring how a wine manufacturer overcame manual palletising challenges with a 3-day deployment and 14-month ROI cobot palletising solution. Recognising that end-of-line palletising can be a bottleneck in the wine industry, Raumland turned to Robotiq’s palletising solution to streamline its process. The webinar will highlight how Raumland reduced […]
Ceiling-mounted, cleanroom and IP65 SCARA options
Shibaura Machine will return to Automatica 2025 alongside TM Robotics, its primary robotics partner in EMEA and the Americas, and distributor of its injection moulding machines in the UK and Ireland. The companies will showcase their comprehensive range of SCARA and 6-axis robots alongside the Infinifeed advanced feeding solution. The event will take place at […]