By September 12, 2014 Read More →

Robot manufacturers out in force at Interplas

There are many reasons to visit the NEC, Birmingham at the end of September, with Interplas – the forum for the British plastics industry – running alongside the PPMA show, the Sensors and Instrumentation exhibition, and the Machine Building Show. Held tri-annually, Interplas (30 September – 2 October) showcases almost 400 exhibitors, and reflects a […]

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By September 11, 2014 Read More →

ABB unveils the future of human-robot collaboration

ABB Robotics says its innovative, human-friendly dual arm robot with breakthrough functionality will unlock vast global additional automation potential in industry. The robot will be commercially launched on April 13, 2015, at the Hannover Messe in Germany, the world’s largest industrial technology fair. YuMi is a human-friendly, dual arm robot designed for a new era […]

Palletiser robot helps aggregates supplier deliver on time
By September 9, 2014 Read More →

Palletiser robot helps aggregates supplier deliver on time

A pre-owned dual-stacking palletising robot from Pacepacker Services is enabling the fast-growing supplier of aggregates and renders Stonepack to keep its next day delivery promise to customers. In March 2013, Stonepack, one of Scotland’s largest dedicated suppliers of aggregates and renders to the construction and landscaping trade, opened a new site in Broxburn, near Edinburgh. […]

Absolute encoders and adjustable safety for robots
By September 4, 2014 Read More →

Absolute encoders and adjustable safety for robots

Universal Robots has announced its third generation UR5 and UR10 lightweight robots, incorporating true absolute encoders, eight new adjustable safety rated functions, twice the number of built-in I/O and the improved possibilities for connecting equipment to control boxes. And all this comes with the same ease of use and fast return on investment for which […]

Seminar covers robotic safety for integrators
By September 4, 2014 Read More →

Seminar covers robotic safety for integrators

The PPMA has announced the date for its latest robotic safety seminars. Robotic Safety For Integrators will be held on 30 October in Northampton, and is aimed at companies using, purchasing, designing and manufacturing machines incorporating industrial robots. It will discuss some of the issues regarding CE marking of complex assemblies and the requirements of […]

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Igus unveils cost-effective articulated robotic arm
By September 2, 2014 Read More →

Igus unveils cost-effective articulated robotic arm

At the Engineering Design Show, Ricoh Arena, Coventry, 22-23 October, Igus will showcase a host of new products, including robolink D. Available in three sizes, robolink D is an articulated directly driven arm that allows for up to six degrees of freedom. Visitors to the stand (D20) will be able to see a demonstration of […]

Seminar explains benefits of robot automation to SMEs
By September 2, 2014 Read More →

Seminar explains benefits of robot automation to SMEs

ABB Robotics will be presenting a simple approach to introducing robot automation at a combined seminar and workshop event at its Milton Keynes offices on Wednesday 5th November. Aimed especially at UK SMEs, the event will provide a simple step-by-step guide to introducing robot automation to the factory floor. The seminar will be built around […]

New head for ABB’s UK robotics business
By August 20, 2014 Read More →

New head for ABB’s UK robotics business

Neil Ritchie has been appointed head of ABB’s Discrete Automation and Motion division in the UK, following the retirement of Chris Withey. The division encompasses ABB’s motors, generators, variable-speed drives, motion control, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), power electronics and robotics businesses. “I am looking forward to this new challenge,” says Neil. “ABB’s portfolio in Discrete […]

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Hygienic robot for use in cleanroom environments
By August 20, 2014 Read More →

Hygienic robot for use in cleanroom environments

At Automatica 2014, Denso Robotics introduced the new VS H202/UV series hygienic robot designed for use in cleanroom environments. The new hygienic robot has a hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) spray and ultra-violet (UV) light resistant surface, making it ideal for the pharmaceutical and medical fields. Additionally, the hygienic robot design features round forms and a screw-less surface […]

Compact robot achieves faster spot welding
By August 18, 2014 Read More →

Compact robot achieves faster spot welding

For spot welding applications where space is limited, either in standalone cells or in densely populated robot cells, and where faster welding speeds are important, Kawasaki Robotics the new B-Series robot. The latest in the company’s spot welding robot range, Kawasaki says the B-Series is a completely new design, built from the ground up. Kawasaki […]