Universal Robots appoints Mark Gray as country manager
By March 26, 2021 Read More →

Universal Robots appoints Mark Gray as country manager

Universal Robots today announces the promotion of Mark Gray to the position of country manager for the UK and Ireland. This newly created role is a reflection on how he has driven Universal Robots’ expansion into the UK&I markets and his expert knowledge of both regions. Gray’s in-depth knowledge of the pain-points faced by SME manufacturers, […]

Mobile cobot resolves redeployment challenge
By March 26, 2021 Read More →

Mobile cobot resolves redeployment challenge

Omron has developed a fast redeployment solution for machine tending collaborative robots. Incorporating breakthrough fully-integrated landmark functionality, Omron’s Mobile Cobot Workstation addresses the issue of under-utilisation that can render automation unviable for high product mix manufacturers and SMEs. By enabling cobots to be redeployed on different tasks with minimal reconfiguration, this agile automation solution accelerates […]

Micromech to lead Trio Motion Control’s UK expansion plan
By March 26, 2021 Read More →

Micromech to lead Trio Motion Control’s UK expansion plan

Motion control and systems build integrator, Micromech, has become the UK Solutions Partner for Trio Motion Technology, the motion-based manufacturer of machine control systems. Micromech, one of the country’s most experienced motion system integrators, will develop solutions for OEMs and machine builders using Trio’s range of motion controllers, I/O, servo drives and servo motors. The […]

Robot sales back on track after two tough years
By March 25, 2021 Read More →

Robot sales back on track after two tough years

Interact Analysis, market intelligence leader for the industrial automation sector, has published a new report on industrial robotics showing that the industrial robots sector is on track to deliver a swift recovery after a recent unprecedented two-year downturn. During the economic slow-down in 2019 the industrial robotics sector saw shipments fall by 5.4%. The pandemic […]

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Reliable safety monitoring in harsh environments
By March 25, 2021 Read More →

Reliable safety monitoring in harsh environments

Safety has top priority in industrial environments. Leuze has a new safety solution for use in this area: the LBK safety radar system – a 3D solution for use in environments with dirt, welding sparks, sawdust, smoke or humidity. The system safeguards danger zones of machinery and systems – even in harsh environments. “The big […]

Seven safe steps to scanner success
By March 19, 2021 Read More →

Seven safe steps to scanner success

Believe it or not, the laser scanner is 50-years-old. Sick invented the very first laser scanner and the technology has certainly advanced significantly since those early days, having an impact in particular on safety. Dr Martin Kidman, safety specialist at Sick UK, looks at some of these developments, and details seven steps to a successful […]

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3D printed grippers transform machine effectiveness
By March 18, 2021 Read More →

3D printed grippers transform machine effectiveness

Mechanical grippers – used, for example, for attaching lids to jars – have very restricted ‘closed/open’ dexterity. When a new product is introduced, a new gripper to match that product can take weeks to design and manufacture. So why not print them? Robust 3D printed plastic grippers made of Igus tribo-filaments can be manufactured 85 […]

Expand your CE and UKCA knowledge with Pilz
By March 18, 2021 Read More →

Expand your CE and UKCA knowledge with Pilz

Pilz Automation Technology has updated one of their well-established training courses, ‘Basis of CE Marking’, to include elements with a focus on UKCA Marking. The updated course, now called ‘Basis of CE and UKCA Marking’, aims to provide participants with comprehensive knowledge of both processes through step-by-step classroom sessions and practical exercises on a 3D […]

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Tofmotion pushes the next step of ToF simulations
By March 18, 2021 Read More →

Tofmotion pushes the next step of ToF simulations

Tofmotion is participating in the LIGATE project funded by the European research and innovation program HORIZON 2020. The private-public consortium aims to strengthen the use of high-performance computing for the drug development process. In the course of this project Tofmotion will, in close cooperation with the University of Innsbruck, raise its ToF 3D camera simulation […]

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US robot density in car industry ranks 7th worldwide
By March 16, 2021 Read More →

US robot density in car industry ranks 7th worldwide

The robot density in the US automotive industry hit a new record of 1,287 installed units per 10,000 employees. The United States ranks seventh worldwide. The density is similar to Germany (1,311 units) and Japan (1,248 units). China is in twelfth place with 938 units. This is according to the latest World Robotics statistics, issued […]

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