Having manufactured push bike parts for over a decade, Works Components was well positioned to take advantage of the recent UK cycling boom. With an expanding product and customer portfolio to address, it required new machinery to keep pace with the growing demand. And it found a solution in the Fanuc Robodrill. Based in Cannock, […]
The biennial co-located events – Drives & Controls, Smart Industry Expo, Plant & Asset Management, Fluid Power & Systems, and Air-Tech Exhibitions – are once again set to return to Birmingham’s NEC between the 5-7 April 2022, alongside MACH. Drives & Controls Exhibition 2022 will once again bring together key suppliers of state-of-the-art equipment representing […]
There is potential to further increase productivity even in automated production. Digitalisation is the key word; smart data analysis provides the tool – and the environment benefits as well. At Automatica, which will be held at Messe München exhibition centre from June 21 to 24, 2022, visitors will get to see a number of use […]
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 […]
Answering plastic processors calls for a compact automation series designed specifically for injection moulding machines, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag has launched its own range of cartesian robots engineered in-house. To support the roll out to the British market from the start of 2022, the UK company has appointed Richard Nicholson as its new automation specialist to […]
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 […]
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 […]
Teradyne Robotics launches patent case against JAKA
Teradyne Robotics has initiated a patent infringement case at the Unified Patent Court (UPC) in Copenhagen against a German subsidiary of the Chinese robot company JAKA. The case concerns the alleged infringement of patents – both software and hardware – held by Teradyne Robotic and related to its business unit Universal Robots, the world’s leading […]
Greater reach and flexibility for industrial automation
With Thomson’s Movotrak Cobot Transfer Unit (CTU), Rodriguez is offering a collaborative reach extension for cobots for the first time. The solution extends the workspace by a movable 7th axis and enables a cobot to be deployed at multiple stations within a production line. This allows production processes to be structured more flexibly and robot […]
Regal Rexnord announces collaboration with FANUC
Regal Rexnord has announced a strategic collaboration with robotics and automation leader FANUC to deliver a fully integrated collaborative robotics solution that combines expertise from many of its brands. The solution leverages Thomson linear motion technology alongside Boston Gear gearheads, Huco couplings and Kollmorgen motors and software, enabling FANUC CRX users to deploy the Thomson […]
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Endoline appoints new engineering manager
Endoline Automation has appointed Christopher Tracey as engineering manager, reinforcing the company’s continued investment in its in-house expertise as demand grows for its end-of-line packaging systems in the UK and international markets. Christopher’s appointment reflects Endoline’s continued growth and commitment to investing in its engineering capability. He will lead the engineering team while working alongside […]
Gourmet-food-maker automates packaging process
Rockwell Automation has announced that Cranswick, one of Britain’s leading manufacturers of premium gourmet foods, has commissioned a new robotic end-of-line pick-and-place system using autonox Robotics. Every year, Cranswick produces millions of “pigs-in-blankets” (sausages wrapped in bacon) for the Christmas market. The final stage of the process – picking the sausages off the conveyor belt […]
Universal Robots hosts Food & Beverage Masterclass
The Food & Beverage Masterclass, hosted by Universal Robots in June, 2026 at Riseholme Park in Lincoln, brought together industry professionals for a practical and engaging half-day event focused on end of line automation with collaborative robots (cobots). Designed to give attendees a clear understanding of how automation can be successfully implemented in food and […]