The CTM transponder-coded safety switch from industrial safety engineering specialist Euchner features evaluation electronics, a bistable locking function and is capable of the control of guard locking via IO-Link communication, future-proofing the device for Industry 4.0 and meaning no separate wiring is needed for the control of guard locking, because the existing communication connection is […]
Festo has extended the capabilities of its Handling Guide Online (HGO) to include 3D cantilever systems in addition to linear, planar surface and 3D handling systems. These improvements mean that design engineers can now plan extremely compact or extremely dynamic Cartesian robots in a matter of minutes using the HGO’s intuitive configuration and ordering software. […]
Central to the promotion of RARUK Automation from gold to platinum status Universal Robots (UR) distributor has been the quality resources it provides its customers. Dedicated UR training is a key element. The company opened the UK’s first UR Authorised Training Centre at its headquarters in Bedfordshire just two years ago and despite Covid-19 disruption, […]
PI Group is hosting a free-to-attend seminar in Inchinnan, Scotland on 24 March which will address the key practical issues arising from the use of digital communications technologies in automated manufacturing and process industry applications. The seminar will pay particular attention to Industry 4.0 and the Industrial Internet of Things (IoT). Covering key application areas […]
Industrial Ethernet is powering transformation, helping to turn the vision of IIoT and seamless sensor-to-cloud communication into reality. To learn more and discover solutions for driving industrial change, join Harting for its Industrial Ethernet Week from the 8-10 February 2022. Across three inspiring days, you’ll hear keynote speeches, expert talks and enjoy technical sessions with […]
From 8-12 February at the Farnborough International Exhibition Centre, Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2022 brings you thousands of ways to improve the performance, productivity and efficiency of your engineering enterprise so you can make it greener, leaner, faster and smarter. The long-running annual industrial technology show gathers leading vendors from across the UK, Europe, Asia […]
Universal Robots, the Danish producer of collaborative robots, has reported record annual revenue of USD 311m, 41% up on 2020 and 23% up on pre-pandemic results in 2019. The company’s President, Kim Povlsen (pictured) said: “Universal Robots has had a great year. “In a company like ours, which manufactures sophisticated hardware to high quality standards, […]
Robotics and automation solutions provider CKF Systems has achieved its second-best trading year with £7.98 million of orders in 2021. This success paints a positive picture for the growth of UK manufacturing as well as UK businesses’ continuing investment in the latest robotic and automation technology. This success and growth was also reflected industry-wide with […]
Two new additions to the RARUK Automation MiR range of autonomous mobile robots are the first IP52 rated AMRs on the market, giving them increased ability to withstand dust particles and fluids. This allows them to be used in more challenging environments such as areas close to open, weather-exposed docking gates. Both AMRs – the […]
Registration is open for the Automation and Robotics Show, which brings together key executives from sectors such as food, pharma construction, healthcare, logistics and transport that have an interest in transforming their operations through robotics and automation. Taking place from 10-12 March 2022 at the Arena MK, Milton Keynes, this gathering of like-minded industry experts […]
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 […]
Delta cobots win BIG SEE Product Design Award 2026
Delta has been honoured with the BIG SEE Product Design Award 2026 for the Delta D-Bot series of collaborative robots. The BIG SEE Awards recognise outstanding creative achievements in the fields of architecture, product design, and industrial design. “Innovation is a core component of Delta’s corporate strategy. We consistently invest more than eight percent of […]
Automating with robotics at MachineBuilding.South
Industry commentators agree that UK manufacturers will need to increase their investment in robotics if they are to keep up with international competition. At MachineBuilding.South you can find out how, with numerous exhibits from robotics, control, automation and safety specialists. LG Motion (Stand 46) will be showcasing Techman Robot (TM Robot) collaborative robots at MachineBuilding.South with […]
Annual robot shipments to top 760k units in 2030
The industrial robot industry saw 5.1% growth in 2025, following a contraction of -2% in 2024, Interact Analysis reports. The market is now forecast to record steady growth out to 2030, at an average annual rate of 6.7%, rising from 549,555 units in 2025 to 761,303 units in 2030. The latest industrial robots report from […]
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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 […]
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, […]