Machine Vision Conference rescheduled for 15 July
By March 10, 2021 Read More →

Machine Vision Conference rescheduled for 15 July

The 2021 UKIVA Machine Vision Conference and Exhibition (MVC 2021) is now scheduled to take place at the Marshall Arena, Milton Keynes, UK on 15 July 2021. MVC 2021 will feature keynote speakers and an impressive technical seminar programme covering eight different themes, supported by an exhibition of the latest vision technology; all in an […]

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SCARA robot series handles payloads up to 15kg
By March 8, 2021 Read More →

SCARA robot series handles payloads up to 15kg

Omron’s latest industrial robot, the new i4H SCARA is designed to meet the demands of mass customisation, allowing manufacturers to produce high mixes of products at low volume to offer a wider array of goods to people. The i4H SCARA follows the recent release of the i4L light duty SCARA robot. The i4H boasts unique […]

Flexible ‘plug and play’ palletising robot series
By March 8, 2021 Read More →

Flexible ‘plug and play’ palletising robot series

Endoline Robotics has launched a new series of upgradeable ‘plug and play’ robotic palletisers, offering manufacturers greater flexibility. With huge advantages over stationary systems, the transportable 1000 series of robotic palletising solutions, featuring a Fanuc robotic arm, can be easily moved and incorporated into different production lines within a manufacturing facility as and when demand […]

Simple first vision system for collaborative robots
By March 4, 2021 Read More →

Simple first vision system for collaborative robots

Walt Machine specialises in high-precision optical work for scientific camera assemblies. Each spring Walt Machine must meet a massive challenge: deliver around 6000 camera housings in two months’ time, with only one CNC machine. Being able to deliver this massive order in time implies that Walt Machine president, Tommy Caughey, needs to hire a full-time […]

Construction begins on robotics research centre
By March 4, 2021 Read More →

Construction begins on robotics research centre

Construction has started on a world-leading research facility for robotics and artificial intelligence, which will be the largest and most advanced of its type in the UK. Based at Heriot-Watt University’s Edinburgh campus, the National Robotarium is supported by £21 million from the UK Government, and £1.4 million from the Scottish Government as part of […]

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Tiny air preparation units from Festo for end of arm tooling
By March 3, 2021 Read More →

Tiny air preparation units from Festo for end of arm tooling

The new MS2 air preparation units from industrial automation specialist Festo allows machine builders and design engineers to put precision and accuracy close to the process without compromising on flow rates. The MS2 air preparation units designed to deliver the optimum combination of compact design, low weight and high flow rates that are ideally suited to […]

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Trio Motion Technology welcomes new President
By March 3, 2021 Read More →

Trio Motion Technology welcomes new President

Trio Motion Technology, the motion-first machine solution provider, has appointed Tom Alexander as new company President. Concluding a transitional hand over period, Chris Backhouse, Trio’s co-founder and previous Managing Director, has now stepped down from the role. Fellow Trio co-founder, Roy Bamforth, has also moved from his position of Sales Director to become a Non-Executive […]

Robotic automation delivers a competitive edge
By March 2, 2021 Read More →

Robotic automation delivers a competitive edge

Businesses that build, handle, and ship products are looking for ways to increase productivity by raising output without compromising accuracy. It’s the key to delivering the best possible value and the fastest turnaround to maximize customer satisfaction and maintain the competitive edge. Introducing new technology to automate assembly and handling processes is known to increase […]

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New ABB cobots unlock automation for new sectors
By February 24, 2021 Read More →

New ABB cobots unlock automation for new sectors

ABB is expanding its collaborative robot (cobot) portfolio with the new GoFa and SWIFTI cobot families, offering higher payloads and speeds, to complement YuMi and Single Arm YuMi in ABB’s cobot line-up. These stronger, faster and more capable cobots will accelerate the company’s expansion in high-growth segments including electronics, healthcare, consumer goods, logistics and food […]

Yamaha presents advances at distributor conference
By February 23, 2021 Read More →

Yamaha presents advances at distributor conference

Yamaha Motor Robotics FA Section, which provides advanced robots and associated expertise for diverse industrial assembly, parts-handling, and packaging applications, has held its 2021 annual distributor conference online, taking advantage of the chance to present diverse content and invite worldwide participation. The meeting opened with a welcome from the Netherlands by Yamaha Motor Europe’s CEO […]

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