X-STK|Applied Automation will be making its debut at the Drives and Controls Show with two stands focusing on robotics and the ‘connected factory’. Embracing the robot revolution, company will be showcasing three very different types of advanced robots in the Live Robotic Zone. Working alongside the team on stand D980 will be the collaborative robots […]
Depgrag has been recognised as a “Preferred System Integrator” for Stäubli Tec-Systems Robotics. This distinction demonstrates Stäubli’s appreciation of the loyal and reliable partnership between the companies. Over the many years of positive collaboration Depgrag has integrated a significant number of Stäubli robots in innovative applications. Stäubli Robotics, a leading global robotics manufacturer, offers a […]
Stemmer Imaging can now offer the LMI Gocator 3109 3D Smart Snapshot Sensor, designed for assembly line builders who need to perform robot-mounted and fixed frame inline 3D scanning and inspection of stationary targets. 3D point cloud data acquisition, 3D measurement tools, and control decision capabilities are combined in a single package for powerful assembly feature […]
In response to rising retailer demand for mixed product trays, FANUC UK has collaborated with integrator Pacepacker Services to engineer a first-of-its-kind robotic pot swap tray loading system. The robotic pick and place unit swaps pots between cardboard trays combining FANUC’s LR Mate200iD robot with Pacepacker’s new Mixed Tray Loader (MTL) technology. It provides a […]
The full program for Stemmer Imaging’s second UK Vision Technology Forum is now available on the company’s website. The forum will take place on 3 March 2016 at the Silverstone Wing Exhibition and Conference Centre in Towcester, Northamptonshire, UK. Attendance is free, but attendees must register in advance via the above web page. The new […]
Having driven up sales of Universal Robots in the UK by 300% in 12 months, automation and drive components specialist RA Rodriguez reports that it has been newly recognised as a preferred partner for Universal Robots in the UK. This status is testament to RA Rodriguez’ superior sales performance in recent years but most importantly […]
The food and beverage industry is subject to immense cost pressure. To remain competitive, producers are looking for powerful automation solutions with reasonable investment costs at the same time. AUTOMATICA 2016, which will take place in Munich from June 21 to 24, presents suitable solutions for the industry. Pictured right: ABB FlexPicker robots are proven […]
OC Robotics has successfully delivered and commissioned a new JetSnake system to the Dragages/Bouygues joint venture in Hong Kong. Following trials of the first JetSnake system in Miami in 2013, Bouygues Travaux Publics (BYTP) ordered a system for the Tuen Mun Check Lap Kok Link (TMCLK) currently under construction between the mainland and Hong Kong […]
Service robotics is revolutionizing medicine and healthcare; High-tech is providing more quality from surgery to rehabilitation. In the creation of diagnoses, for complicated surgical procedures as well as in everyday hospital work, service robots are becoming the perfect teammates of people. AUTOMATICA takes a look at the protagonists of a new era in Munich from […]
Application phase for 10th vector award is now open
The application phase of the igus vector award 2026 has begun. Now in its tenth year, a joint initiative is honouring designers worldwide who use high-performance plastic energy chains to create cable guides that set new technological standards, with winners to receive up to 5,000 euros in prize money. The vector award has gained international […]
ChocoMatic comes to life with igus 7th axis
When customers tap a screen to choose their favourite chocolates, Roose Automation’s ‘ChocoMatic’ robot arm travels along a linear track, selects each chocolate, and delivers them without human intervention. Behind this playful, hygienic automation lies a clever piece of engineering: the 7th axis from igus. Roose Automation wanted to give its robot arm the freedom […]
Cost-effective robotic automation products
Mouser Electronics announces a distribution agreement with igus, a global leader in industrial and automation products. With over 60 years of design experience and a strong reputation for quality, igus offers a range of technically advanced “motion plastics” designed for Industry 4.0 and 5.0. The igus product portfolio includes flexible cables, robotic components, motor control […]
High-payload collaborative robots from OMRON
OMRON Robotics and Safety Technologies has expanded its TM S Series collaborative robot portfolio with three new models and a major software update, supporting manufacturers facing labour shortages and increasing requirements for flexible, high-mix production. The TM30S, TM20S and TM6S extend the series’ payload and reach capabilities for applications such as palletising, machine tending and […]
RARUK Automation demos cobot palletising solution
On 11-12 February 2026, Packaging Innovations and EMPACK will be returning to the NEC in Birmingham. RARUK Automation will be showcasing the PE10 Robotiq Palletising Solution designed specifically for Universal Robots collaborative robots (cobots). Palletising is a repetitive and strenuous task that poses risk of injury to workers. For manufacturers looking to increase efficiency, palletising […]
New off-the-shelf and modular palletisers
End-of-line palletising is a task commonly automated across a range of industries, due to bottlenecks and the risk of repetitive strain injury (RSI) to workers. RARUK Automation can now offer two simple approaches to palletising automation, from partner Robotiq. RARUK Automation is the exclusive UK representative for Robotiq, a Canadian manufacturer of end-of-arm tooling and […]
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Automation and robotics in food manufacturing
At Food Manufacturing Live, Jake Norman, managing director at OAL, discusses applications for robotics in food factories to automate the likes of pick and place operations, palletising, case packing and other areas. He highlights the picking of fresh fruit, with a particular demonstration on the stand showing a robot picking up oranges. “We work with […]
Bridging the gap in food and beverage plants
Food and beverage plants increasingly operate with a blend of equipment generations: legacy machinery that has served reliably for years, and newer automation technologies designed to enhance efficiency, traceability and sustainability. This hybrid setup gives manufacturers flexibility to modernise gradually, but it also presents a growing challenge: how to maintain ageing assets while integrating more […]
FANUC robot pairs hygiene with high performance
To meet the growing demand for food and cleanroom applications, FANUC has unveiled the latest model in its LR Mate industrial robot range. The compact and powerful LR Mate 10-11A Food/Clean has a 10kg payload and is compliant with ISO 4 Class cleanrooms. This makes it ideal for use in highly controlled environments across sectors […]
Retail stacks that are pleasing to the pallet
Paul Wilkinson, business development manager at Pacepacker Services examines some of the issues behind today’s palletising requirements. Stack ‘em high, sell ‘em cheap was once a palletising tactic confined to wholesale outlets. Yet nowadays, it’s not uncommon to see pallet loads, especially around busy seasonal periods, carefully positioned on supermarket floors. More complex patterns, combined […]