The FlexShapeGripper robot gripper from Festo is another of its bionic creations inspired by nature. The FlexShapeGripper provides a flexible and adaptable gripping mechanism that can be used in a wide range of applications. Pictured: the FlexShapeGripper can grasp, pick up and put down several differently shaped objects in one process. The FlexShapeGripper was developed […]
ABB has acquired German mechatronics company Gomtec to expand its offering in the field of collaborative robots. Gomtec’s technology platform will strengthen ABB’s development of a new generation of ‘safe-by-design’ collaborative robots that can be operated outside of cages or protective fencing, expanding opportunities to deploy them in new applications. Pictured: Gomtec’s Roberta colllaborative robot […]
Metralabs is best known for its consumer oriented service robots, but an interesting product on show at Hannover was the Scitos G5 Manipulator, comprising a Scitos G5 mobile base unit with a robotic arm, delivering a mobile robot capable of precise and delicate transportation tasks. The company says the Scitos G5 Manipulator offers an accuracy […]
There was a new name in robotics at the Hannover Fair, with automation giant Delta launching a new SCARA robot and a robot controller with integrated servo drive. Visitors to the Delta stand were able to witness live demos of the company’s SCARA robot arm solution which it says is capable of improving daily productivity […]
There was a massive buzz around the ABB Robotics stand at the Hannover Fair, where the company was highlighting its YuMi collaborative robot. The company also confirmed pricing for YuMi and announced its first orders for this fully collaborative, dual-arm robot. ABB chief executive officer Ulrich Spiesshofer said customers were energised by the possibilities offered […]
At this year’s Hannover Messe, Mitsubishi Electric and partners presented hands-on handling and automation solutions, with robotic highlights from quality control through to pick and place applications and systems for handling delicate goods One particular high speed application was based on the new RH-1FHR MELFA robot which is used by Bahr Modultechnik in a camera-supported […]
If you’re looking for collaborative robots at a price that’s affordable, Igus’ Robolink D robot comes in at just €1500. Where the first generation relied on wires, the new D generation uses directly driven joints. The new generation Robolink D robots were one of the highlights of the Igus stand at the Hannover Fair. The […]
Along with the key product highlights from Igus, Mitsubishi, ABB, Delta and Metralabs, there were numerous innovative robot products on display at the Hannover Messe 2015, from the likes of Universal Robots, Kuka, Epson and Kawasaki. Danish manufacturer of light industrial robots, Universal Robots, was exhibiting for the first time at the Hannover Industrial Fair. […]
Renishaw reports that a neuromate frameless Gen II stereotactic robotic system has been installed, at the neurosurgery department of the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. This is the first installation of neuromate frameless Gen II in the USA. Pictured: Ashwini Sharan using neuromate at the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Ashwini Sharan, MD, professor and director […]
The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) estimates that some 225,000 robots were sold around the world in 2014. This represents an increase of 27% over 2913, and is the first time robot sales have topped 200,000 units. Robot sales to China leapt 54% to around 54,000 units. The country currently has 30 robots per 10,000 […]
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 […]
igus makes predictive maintenance simple
Now more than ever, downtime is costly. To combat this, igus developed i.Cee, a smart plastics system that turns passive components into intelligent assets. By analysing data from sensors embedded in energy chains, bearings, and cables, i.Cee enables dynamic service life prediction, real-time alerts, and automated maintenance scheduling. Whether you are running high-speed packaging lines […]
igus introduces new humanoid robot
Humanoid robots are beginning to support industries in various ways, but what do they really bring to the table? Motion plastics specialist, igus is offering its first humanoid robot, ‘Iggy Rob’. According to estimates, 20 million humanoid robots could be in use in industry by 2030. The demand for this technology is increasing rapidly among […]
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 […]
See automation in action at MachineBuilding.Live
As a result of their popularity at the 2024 event, the number of Action Areas at MachineBuilding.Live 2025 has been increased. On these special stands, leading experts from across the machine building and factory automation spectrum will be providing live demonstrations of their latest technologies and innovations. Many of them will be making their UK […]
Vision system combined with robotics
On stand 163 in the Action Area at MachineBuilding.Live, Visicon will highlight the magic that happens when you combine the latest in machine vision systems with robotics. The combination of vision and robotics enables you to unlock the potential of automation with an affordable and accessible solution. Visicon is an integration partner in the UK […]
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OMRON robots automate poultry packing line
CP Foods UK is a major poultry producer supplying leading retailers, manufacturers and foodservice operators across the UK. With operations rooted in food safety, quality, and adaptability, the company constantly seeks ways to respond to shifting retailer and consumer demands. In its UK facilities, CP Foods UK prepares and packages chicken products for a dynamic […]
Automation and robotics for brewing and beverage
ABB and its machine and factory automation business, B&R Industrial Automation, will exhibit brewery and beverage technologies together at drinktec 2025, the world economic summit for the beverage and liquid food industry, giving visitors a chance to see how ABB technologies combine to optimise operations across the full production cycle. Spanning process control, adaptive manufacturing […]
Cobot sparkles in food factory cleaning solution
Samey Robotics and Rbot9 have chosen the FANUC CRX-10iA/L collaborative robot to power a game-changing cleaning system they have jointly developed for food factories. Named VOTTA, inspired by the Icelandic word for ‘certify’ and echoing the sound of ‘Þvotta’ (‘washing’), the system offers overhead, automated cleaning of large-scale areas without bulky structures or layout changes. […]