Simmatic gets a grip on oddly shaped objects
By October 10, 2018 Read More →

Simmatic gets a grip on oddly shaped objects

The latest V-Grip range of foam-faced grippers from vacuum experts Simmatic provides a convenient and effective solution to the problem of reliably picking up irregularly shaped and porous objects. V-Grip grippers need only a compressed air supply to operate and can confidently be used to pick up even the most delicate of objects with minimal […]

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3D robot vision made easy
By October 9, 2018 Read More →

3D robot vision made easy

The latest introduction from RARUK Automation is Pick-it 3D Robot Vision that allows even the most complex 3D picking challenges to be set up and calibrated in a matter of minutes without the need for a robotic programming language.  It is a fixed price, plug-and-play product that can be set-up and operated by anyone and is […]

Three-way concept for tool changer suitable for all robot brands
By October 2, 2018 Read More →

Three-way concept for tool changer suitable for all robot brands

Stäubli Fluid Connector Division has consistently developed and expanded its tool changing systems for all robot brands. An innovation being introduced in 2018 are three different system solutions to make implementation faster and more efficient. The three solutions are; ready to use solutions, individually configurable solutions and fully customizable solutions. The completed range of tool […]

Industrial robots access AI via the cloud
By September 24, 2018 Read More →

Industrial robots access AI via the cloud

Mitsubishi Electric has developed a cloud-based solution for pro-active maintenance based on the AI platform within IBM Watson, which enables the smart analysis of operational data to predict and highlight future maintenance requirements. The theory is that sometimes service schedule requirements for robots are inadvertently missed which, despite the extended duty-cycles and the general reliability […]

3D camera gives robots a gentler touch
By September 22, 2018 Read More →

3D camera gives robots a gentler touch

Sick has launched its fully-programmable TrispectorP1000 3D vision camera to enable reliable, continuous in-line product detection to be easily customised for robotic belt picking applications for the packaging industry. The Trispector P1000 uses height-based profiling of products on moving packaging lines to ensure gentle and efficient robot picking whatever the shape or colour of the […]

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Comau UK shows Industry 4.0 solutions at PPMA 2018
By September 20, 2018 Read More →

Comau UK shows Industry 4.0 solutions at PPMA 2018

For the first time at the PPMA Show, Comau UK will showcase new products and walk visitors through real-life factories of the future by creating a 360° virtual tour of the digital production and collaborative robotic applications the leading industrial automation solutions provider has deployed across Europe. During the event Comau UK will let visitors […]

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Easy handling of heavier loads
By September 19, 2018 Read More →

Easy handling of heavier loads

The MOTOMAN GP Series of robots from Yaskawa has recently been extended to include options which are suitable for applications with heavier loads up to 600 kg. Renowned for being one of the most compact and efficient range of robots for high-speed assembly, packaging and general handling applications, the Motoman GP600 is designed for heavier […]

Functional testing of nanosatellites using robots
By September 17, 2018 Read More →

Functional testing of nanosatellites using robots

Argotec, Italian aerospace engineering company, and Comau, worldwide leader in delivering advanced industrial automation products and systems, present ATENA, an innovative system aimed at testing and validating the functionality of nanosatellites. ATENA (Advanced Testing Emulator for Nanosatellite Arm) simplifies simulations of satellite performance, generally carried out through complex numerical analysis and tests of hardware, software, […]

Low cost option for robotics from Igus
By September 11, 2018 Read More →

Low cost option for robotics from Igus

With the introduction of a new low-cost robotic concept from Igus, simple tasks can now be automated easily with a relatively quick ROI. Under the name ReBeL, the new wave-driven joint differs fundamentally from the previous robolink models: Instead of stepper motors, brushless DC (BLDC) motors are used and, thanks to maintenance-free injection moulded parts, […]

Sewtec achieves record £25m order book
By September 10, 2018 Read More →

Sewtec achieves record £25m order book

Robotics specialist Sewtec has secured a record £25m order book, driven by a wider transformational change in the business following a successful management buyout (MBO) one year ago. The Dewsbury-based high technology company designs and manufactures factory automation systems for the food, pharmaceutical, personal care and tobacco industries. Its clients include Nestlé, Unilever Johnson & […]

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